Legendary rapper Busta Rhymes found himself in a heated altercation at the Detroit Metro Airport on the evening of October 22. According to footage obtained by TMZ, the rapper was seen shouting at an unidentified man outside the airport terminal. The confrontation quickly escalated, with Busta repeatedly yelling “f*** you” at the man.
While the exact cause of the dispute remains unclear, witnesses reported that the man was dressed in a suit and appeared to have exchanged words with the rapper before tensions flared. Neither party has made any public statements to clarify what sparked the incident. Fans are left speculating about what triggered the outburst. Busta has not commented on the situation.
A Pattern of Public Confrontations for Busta Rhymes
This latest encounter is not the first time Busta Rhymes has been involved in a public dispute. In recent years, the “Touch It” artist has had multiple instances of confronting both fans and other public figures. During the 2024 ESSENCE Festival in July, Busta interrupted his performance to criticize the crowd for focusing too much on their phones. “F*** them camera phones. Let’s get back to interacting like humans,” he exclaimed, calling out the audience for their lack of attention.
In February 2023, Busta was seen in another altercation at a party for French Montana’s mixtape release. Video footage showed a tense moment where Busta and his entourage confronted rapper Nizzle Man, leading to Nizzle being escorted out of a VIP section.
Even earlier, in February 2022, the rapper made headlines for throwing a drink at a woman who had grabbed him inappropriately at an airport. In that incident, Busta responded instantly, throwing his drink at the woman, which also splashed bystanders.
Busta Rhymes has made it clear that he values personal boundaries and respect, especially in public settings. Whether addressing inattentive audiences or responding to perceived disrespect, he doesn’t shy away from expressing his frustrations. Fans and critics alike are left waiting to see if the rapper will provide any further context for the Detroit airport altercation. For now, his latest public clash has only added to his list of fiery confrontations.