Busta Rhymes Rebukes Essence Fest Crowd for Phone Use

The rapper criticized attendees for their lack of engagement at his first performance at the festival.

Busta Rhymes expressed frustration with fans using phones during his set at the 2024 Essence Festival.
He urged the audience to put their devices down and actively participate in the live experience.
Rhymes emphasized his disdain for the modern trend of phone use at concerts, calling it dehumanizing.
This performance marked Busta Rhymes' debut at the 30th anniversary of the Essence Festival.
Despite some backlash, Rhymes defended his comments on social media, stressing the importance of live interaction.