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Apr 2024
2h 36m

Busta Rhymes Shares Untold Stories About...

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It doesn't get more legendary than this. On today's ALL THE SMOKE, the guys are joined by music icon, actor, producer, and one of the leaders of rap's 'golden age', Busta Rhymes, for a tell-all sit down about his life and career. Busta shares incredible untold Stories About Biggie, Jay-Z and Tupac, discusses the origins of speed rapping, reflects on his most iconic songs and details his health journey. Plus, working with Janet Jackson and Mariah Carrey. 

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