Busta Rhymes Gets Emotional Accepting Lifetime Achievement Award At 2023 BET Awards

Busta Rhymes Breaks Down Into Tears While Accepting Lifetime Achievement Award At 2023 BET Awards

Busta Rhymes is the recipient of this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 BET Awards on Sunday night. The legendary rapper broke down into tears while during the acceptance speech.

While speaking on stage at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, he reflected on his career and life as a whole.

“All right. So, I’m going to wear it on my sleeve. I do want to cry,” Rhymes began before taking a long moment to let his emotions loose.

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“I’m going to say I am grateful that the blessing that has been bestowed upon me and this gift that I have been given and this fire that continues to burn as a passion in my soul, that allows me to get into any situation — from the stage to collabing with whoever — and making sure that I am far from the weak link.”

He continued, “Because I enjoy walking away from a situation saying, ‘I bust ass!’”

Busta added: “It’s just me trying to do my duty to continue to advance the culture and continue to contribute in a significant way. I see so many people in here that I have known and grown with for a long time, you’re watching me grow and I love y’all and I know y’all love me.”

In addition to the speech, a short video honoring Busta’s legacy also played. It featured Diddy, Pharrell Williams, Janet Jackson, Dave Chappelle, and more discussing his impact.