Busta Rhymes made sure the late Ananda Lewis was not forgotten at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). As he graced the stage on Sunday night (Sept. 7) to accept the inaugural MTV VMA Rock The ...

In his acceptance speech at the 2025 VMAs, rapper Busta Rhymes paid respect to late MTV host Ananda Lewis, who ...

American rapper and record producer Busta Rhymes, whose real name is Trevor George Smith Jr., recently honored late MTV VJ Ananda Lewis. On Sunday, September 7, the rapper received the first-ever MTV ...

Busta Rhymes proved his legendary hip hop status at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, taking home the Rock the Bells Visionary ...

Busta Rhymes took the stage at the MTV VMAs on Sunday to accept the inaugural Rock the Bells Visionary Award and memorialized Ananda Lewis.

During his speech, he paid tribute to Ananda Lewis, calling her a “royal empress” who uplifted Hip Hop culture. Lewis’ career spanned MTV, daytime talk, and advocacy, leaving a lasting imprint on ...

There’s no doubt Ananda Lewis brought originality, depth, and inspired a culture during her time on MTV. However, her death wasn’t acknowledged at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, despite her presence ...

In his acceptance speech at the 2025 VMAs, rapper Busta Rhymes paid respect to late MTV host Ananda Lewis, who passed in June. We often talk about giving people their flowers while they are still ...

Busta Rhymes proved his legendary hip hop status during his set at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. With his hype man Spliff Star, the New York native took over the stage in a fiery all-red leather ...

Busta Rhymes received his first Moon Person at the 2025 MTV VMAs, accepting the Rock the Bells Visionary Award. During his speech, he paid tribute to Ananda Lewis, calling her a “royal empress” who ...