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Busta Rhymes Gets His Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
On August 2, 2025, Hollywood Hip-hop veteran Busta Rhymes was finally given his flowers as he received his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming the 2,818th person to earn the prestigious honor. The ceremony took place on Hollywood Boulevard, where longtime fans, friends, and fellow artists gathered to celebrate a rap icon whose career has spanned decades.
Busta stood before the crowd with emotion in his voice and gratitude in his heart. He spoke about how hard he worked to get to this point, saying he never looked for shortcuts or handouts. “I feel like I’m being born again today,” he told the crowd. “This is a full-circle moment for me.”
Meanwhile, the ceremony wasn’t short of star power. LL Cool J took the mic to speak about Busta’s unmatched energy and impact, calling his career magical. He praised Busta for always bringing something new to the table and for never losing his voice in a fast-changing industry.
Chuck D, who actually gave Busta his stage name back in the day, also shared memories and praised his consistency.
The BET Awards ceremony returned once again and was held on June 28, 2026.
This year’s ceremony was hosted by Druski and celebrated some of the biggest names in music, film, and entertainment.
Some of the night’s winners include:
- Kendrick Lamar – Best Male Hip Hop Artist (9th win)
- Kehlani – Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
- Kehlani – Video of the Year (“Folded”)
- Olivia Dean – Best New Artist
- Cardi B – Best Female Hip Hop Artist
- Leon Thomas – Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
- Michael B. Jordan – Best Lead Actor (Sinners)
- Teyana “Spike-Tey” Taylor – Video Director of the Year
Nigerian singer Speed Darlington speaks with regret as he reflects on his life. He shared that he is disappointed in himself for still being single at his age and not having any children.
The singer said “Up till now, I’m not married and I don’t have any children. All I have to show is an American passport. I want more than American papers—I want a family and respect.”
Nigerian singer Tems reacts to comments linking her with Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye.
During a recent interview, the singer spoke about the African music movement.
“It’s amazing, you know, coming from Nigeria. I’m just really happy where African music is going right now. Everybody’s popping off and everybody’s shining. So I’m just happy to be a part of that.”
She was then asked if she knew the goalkeeper, to which she replied “Do I know him personally? “I think I do. No, no, no, no, no. I don’t.”
The host then teased her, saying “We should shoot our shot.”
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