“I’m like, ‘You need to tell me what the f- you seeing. Last year, he told Van Jones about a harrowing doctor’s visit he’d had after gaining some weight and experiencing trouble breathing. In addition to being irresponsible, Smith Jr.’s rant is a tad ironic given that he has been open about suffering from respiratory issues in the past. The rapper then closed out his set by apologizing for getting “a little political.” You can keep that “good energy” to yourself, Busta, if it means keeping any viruses to yourself too. All these little weird-ass government policies and mandates suck a d-.”īusta, whose real name is Trevor Tahiem Smith Jr., went on to explain that the government is trying to “take our civil liberties away” by forcing people to wear masks. “This is my second show in front of human life in the last 16 f-king months,” Busta told the crowd. “Stop trying to take our civil liberties away…Energy is important.” /CDpbTCk3bT “No human being is supposed to tell you you can’t even breathe freely. The rapper apparently feels quite strongly about masks and other public safety measures, as shown in a newly resurfaced video.Ī clip of the “Break Ya Neck” rapper slamming mask and lockdown mandates at a show back in June went viral Tuesday on Twitter.īusta Rhymes rails against COVID lockdowns and masks: You can expect to hear face masks dragged in the name of civil liberty on conservative media programs, Tennessee school board meetings and now, at Busta Rhymes concerts.