@user-ui4cu6fy4i if ur a God fearing man then u wouldn't think this. Job judas and many others struggled with those problems all considered more righteous then any of us. If u r a God fearing man of course.
There was nothing strong about Busta. Hopefully he has grown now and evolved into a real man but for a long time he was not a strong man. The mother and Grandmother of his children can attest to this.
RIP Chris Lighty. Man was responsible for a lot of careers...managed 50 Cent, Busta, Tribe Called Quest (and Q-Tip solo), De La Soul, Missy, N.O.R.E., etc.
When you lose a best friend...a brother...it leaves a gaping hole in your soul that never completely gets filled again. I've always loved Busta Rhymes and I appreciate him sharing all of this.
It really doesnt. My brother was killed in a motorcycle accident in 2018 and i swear on my soul it feels like it was yesterday. Its hard to live day by day when you dont have the one you spend every single day with!! 😔😔 Hurts to this day the same as it did that day!! Anyone dealing with loss just keep your head up and allow their memories live through you!!
Watching his body language while he's speaking about his friend, you can tell that man meant more to Busta than he speaks. He's still in pain over the loss. I hope he finds his peace for that moment
Busta friend didn’t lose his life to a toxic woman. He took himself out. That doesn’t make the woman toxic. That made his friend toxic. When an ex of mine left me years ago, I lost my mind. I treated her so well and that obviously wasn’t enough to make the relationship continue so she left. Had I have taken myself out, would that have been her fault? No, it would have been mine. Because her leaving me even when she had it good didn’t make her toxic. It didn’t make her anything. She fell outta love. It happens. The choices I made after that was purely on me, not her. The fact that people like you use Busta’s friend as a pawn to push your corny agenda is sickening. You got problems my guy
@@bigusdickus4679 that’s literally not what happened. You’re creating a false narrative. She left him and he was sad. He was also on drugs. That’s not the woman’s fault. Take accountability for your own actions stop blaming other people for your ridiculous choices. What you’re doing is cope. What I’m doing is being an adult. Childish behavior is pathetic
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Dave, will always be with you and in your heart. Live off of the beautiful childhood memories you and your brother had, they are forever in your heart.
Mr. Rhymes hug your boy everyday and never forget to tell him you love him and how proud you are of him! God sent you an angel...... an angel who calls you daddy God bless you for sharing this! Thank you greatly good sir!
It's crazy how when he's telling his story n he gets to talking about meeting the body builder he actually started to smile. You could see the light come out in him. Powerful!
It's hard to speak up when your in trouble mentally but it's even scarier when your love ones have to speak up to you to get help. Many props to his son for not letting go on blindly because of his status. One more legend to get his flowers
Much love to Busta Rhymes. My older brother suffered heartbreak young with some self harm and attempt at deletion. I remember my mom warning my brothers about picking their partners carefully because women are vicious and manipulative. Unfortunately, he fell prey and was never the same it took him until his late 40s to keep himself spiritually, mentally and emotionally together. We truly saw hope for the future and he had found peace. In November 2019 right before COVID he got a little sick but told my mom he was find but would go to the doctor the next day if he still felt bad. I left my job early the next day and got to my mom's house and found him on the floor gone. It looked like he layed down and curled up and fell asleep. I thought I was going to lose my mind in that moment but my mom was on the way home from work and I had to call 911. I stood outside to intercept my mom from seeing my brother. She arrived right before the ambulance. Believe , dont believe God kept me from losing my mind. Even typing about this I see him on the floor curled up my last memory.
That’s painful to hear. While I don’t know Busta Ryhmes well, I’m glad to hear he’s doing better. As for me and my family, we lost my brother due to self deletion where my mom was in the back yard tending to her garden and my brother was in the front yard with his hunting rifle. I don’t think I need to go into too many more details…. Except for this- my brother had Lyme’s disease and moments before he had called up a friend to go rock climbing so there were plans to go out for a bit- I’m guessing. Either way Lyme’s disease affects you physically or mentally and… well it affected my brother mentally which was is apart of why this all happened. This was back in 2009 but thankfully my mom has recovered. My other brother who is living pushed everyone away, is gone and doesn’t care about anyone other than himself- so that just leaves me- trying to do the best as I can. This shit may suck but we don’t have to go through it alone if we have a support network around us.
@@daydreamdirtywow your older brother is hurting and the best way he is responding to that hurt is by pushing everybody away. We pray that God would heal and restore your brother. God bless you
Had a friend in my teens to late teenage years when I was in high school. We were pretty close. After high school, had to change living arrangements and move to another town because my mother had past. But luckily enough, got accepted to college in the same town me and him grew up. I was hopeful to see him again and relive a few memories after my personal bereavement, only to find that he had died 6 months earlier. It hit really hard, and I had dreams of him for many years, and the memories still come and go. Its a hard one, it really is.
The pain that a man carries after something like that is unbearable it doesn't how physically strong you are. What Busta is feeling many of us deal with it but somehow have to carry on because sun will always shine.
This hit hard. Not tryna trauma dump. I lost my brother. The situation was like this. They said he hurt his self. But he had a girl he wanted to be with. That was my rock and it hard to talk about, i literally was with him every day. I’m 1 of 6 boy, 3 girls. He was older than me by 3 siblings 4 to 5 years older. We are all really close in ages. Anyway wish I could change that day. Been in a slump for the last few years without my brother and best friend. Thanks for sharing the video. I grind now for his honor and the legacy of him and the family. 💪🏾🙏🏾
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Mourning takes time, and you take that time because it's important to have a closure of it. But don't forget that your brother is looking down with a smile and waiting for you when God says it's time. Until then, go pay respect and love for your brother and carry on the legacy. 👊
I understand. Just got done thinking about my brother and was laughing about how we use to talk noise to each other. He was 11 years older than me. But we were super close. All credit to him for our close relationship
I remember listening to the original podcast and feeling Busta's pain as he recalled this tragedy. I also remember thinking that I've never heard him tell this story... I've never heard him be anything but Busta Rhymes... the hype MC that we all know and love. And I remember being happy that a man of his stature was willing to show the rest of us that "being a man" does NOT mean keeping your feelings bottled up.
Oh God my late son was in December 2003. I never figured why every December never works for me, until now. 💡 A 20 years I never figured it out. Jesus!!!!!!!
5:01 I'm just listening, holding back tears with full body chills! Bus is so STRONG,but this shows how HUMAN celebrities are. You can visibly see and hear the pain in his voice. Seeing him share this,and he did not have to, makes him that much more...electric to me! Men have feelings too. Men hurt too. Men deserve to grieve too.
Busta has been my favorite rapper since waaaay back and now knowing why he disappeared he will forever be my favorite. Its not because of him being an artist but because his energy is so good after losing those close to him and coming back from that time better than ever. I had some very dark times also and I prayed and all those who were causing me pain were all pulled away from me.
Damn, Busta Rhymes had me in tears. I'm so happy that he got on the right track. Thanks Dexter Jackson. I watched your career too and it's amazing. Thanks to the doctors and his son for speaking out to BR and getting him the help he needed.
Just want to say thanks for Busta telling his story. It helps a lot of us who go through similar, to not feel so damn alone. Thanks also Stevie. For sharin.
Busta has always been my favorite. I’m so sorry that he was in a dark place, but I’m extremely happy that he is in a better place mentally to talk about it. The transparency will help so many others. ❤🙏🏿🙌🏾 God bless him and all of you! This video also resonates with me as a female. I had a lot going on in my life and until my son told me somethings that he seen ( like Busta talks about with his own son) it made me look at my life differently. It hit home. Whewww weeee! My GOD!!! ❤❤
The impact of his sons words had on him. The fatherless rate in urban communities is terriblie. The fathes need the kids almost as much as the kids need their fathers. Prime example.
I know the feeling. And people just expect one to move on. But it doesn't work like that. I feel you. I overdrank and overdosed after losing my 1 year old. They don't understand. Nobody even cared.
These are the types of things you should use for motivation when a celebrity is being a real person. We rarely see these moments in the media because its usually all about the fantasy world. I agree with you that his words and delivery is what draws one in an make you zone in. I have the utmost respect for him opening up like this because he didn't try to use his status to fight his battles. Busta thank you for listening to your son your doctor and your heart because LOVE GAVE LOVE BACK through your reaction to the family not wanting to loose you. ALL MAN!
Damn man. even just when Busta is conversing, you can really feel the intensity of this story. the words and just how he is able to get his emotion across is universal In fact, I’m willing to bet that a non English speaking person could watch this video of Busta, and get the same feeling I had watching this
Inspirational, I can only be thankful he felt compelled to open up about such a vulnerable time, in his life. It could help those who are also lost or feeling without guidance. He did exactly what any strong father would, he improved himself for his child. Salute!
Wish I could tell my mom you don't have to worry about working worry about bills etc😢but that's real Busta did that for his mom showing her she raised a true man a leading example or hard working
This reminds me of someone else who was open with his feelings publicly. I remember how honest you had been with yourself and your feelings when you lost your son. I thought it was very inspiring how you shared it with your subs and the world. It is important for us, as men, to allow ourselves to be vulnerable by sharing our feelings so that we can heal and grow from what pains us instead of struggling with them and expressing them in a negative way. This is good content, Stevie. Respect.
This comment was everythang kudos to your perspective of men being vulnerable to promoting healing. What you described is exactly 💯 accurate concerning important steps to healing.
That shit almost got me teared up. Been dealing with my own shit for years now and I know what he means. Then the interviewer mentioning the book “the body keeps the score” blew my mind cuz my therapist just recommended that book to me two weeks ago. I needed to hear that story today. I’ve been an emotional mess for about 15 years now, dealing with severe PTSD and guilt and shit… I sleep about 2-3 hours a night cuz I have constant horrific nightmares that sometimes end with me running out of my house in my underwear thinking someone is in my bedroom trying to to murk my ass again. The brain is a wild thing. Once it’s broken, it’s hard to get shit back on track. But I’m tryin. I really am. Soook much respect to Bussabuss for telling his story like that. Probably gonna help way more people than he’ll ever know. 💪💪
Hey, sorry about what you've been going through. When those horrible things come to your mind. Start repeating the 23rd Psalms over and over again, and OUT LOUD 🔊!!! Yeshua the Christ loves you! ✝️💙🙏
I appreciate the kind words, but religion and me don’t see eye to eye. If there really is a God, I got some questions I need answering before I listen to a word he say.
He was a good dude Chris. I wasn't here when he passed. But was heartbroken when I got the call. Chris opened alot of doors for people. LL, Missy, 50, and Diddy amongst some of the names. RIP
Busta, I just watch this video today December 12, 2023. What you said has sheed more light on the importance of loke itself. I know you have millions of fans but it would be an honor if I could actually talk to you, so if anyone can pass this message along i really appreciate it.
Sometimes people forget that Celebrities are still human beings. Sometimes just saying wassup to them is enough. I'm glad to see this, because it's a reassurance of the realities of pressures of life that everyone has to go through. Anything can take us out of it and, for some, don't come out of it. I love Busta's music, but this just aids in my love for his music and just him as a person.
This is true but never forget that they are also still pawns for deceiving the masses. But look, when he said, 'I ain't never been spoken to like that in my life', I'm like damn. Does anyone EVER tell this dude the truth? Ever tell him something he doesn't want to hear? This is what I'm talking about. Normal folks don't live like that.
Busta has always been a real one. Tells real stories with honesty rather than fronting or street antics. This was so real, honest, with personal insight....man I been there and he got my tears following. Much respect....this is how keeping it real truly is.
I appreciate the bravery and vulnerability of Busta Rhymes. He revealed a lot of what he went through on a personal level. I feel his pain and understand how losing his Manager and Father 2yrs later. I lost my Mom 4 yrs ago. It still affects me today. I miss my Mom.
My best freind since 12 yrs old committed suicide 6 yrs ago, im 47 now, its still hits hard & hes the person that appears most in my dreams. Hes saved me from low points & it was a effed up timing cause it was literally 2 weeks after my mother in law who was a 2nd mom to me since i was 16, died after fighting stage 4 lung cancer for a yr. That combo of watching some1 fight for more life, as my bf took his & he did it because of a female too. His wife was living a double life, cheating on him with co-workers of theirs, while they had 2 lil boys. He went deep into drugs & then attempted to get her back and realized she moved on with a new man & he hung himself from a closet door of hotel. Its fuk"ed up. Life is a bitch.
Simple free teachings….light a candle outside the house near a glass of water and speak to him,he will give you clear messages about how to avoid problems or better your life🤞🏽BUT FIRSTLY CLEANSE HIS ROAMING SPIRIT BECAUSE THAT IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU COMMIT SUICIDE….
Touch it, came out before Chris Lighty died, it came out in 2006 from the Big Bang album. Chris actually died in 2012, it was when Busta Rhymes didn't release any album untill 2020 ELE2
To you my sincere condolences I feel you I’ve been struggling for overs ten years from the loss of my spouse God I pray for you cause I know it’s painful caus I’m a introvert wish made worse but because of the lord and prayer I’ve been better!!!!!!!
My brother took his own life because of factors associated with a toxic woman. Salute bus I know your pain. It wasn't until I could tell his story without tears in my eyes,my story is so similar to the story your telling, but I knew I was healing when I could tell it without tears
This shit had me tearing up. What a fucking story. Dexter has always had the most consistent conditioning of any body builder out there, I am so grateful that he played such a key role in getting Busta's phsyical and psychological strength back to where it needed to be.
I love that you caught yourself, and corrected your train of thought when you compared his story to a movie. You analyse. You reflect. You contemplate. Even as you record "just another video". I appreciate that. Thank you for your thoughtfulness.
Brought tears to my eyes. I wasn’t able to reconcile with my father before he passed. It’s refreshing to see a brother speaking his emotional truth. That’s strength. There’s power in it. We need this black men.🙏🏾🔥
I watched this interview...and almost brought to tears..not because of the tradgedys so much..but because of the similarities to my life...I was brought up in Brooklyn,a street dancer,and people doubted me...those points got me!!!
So glad you checked this out. Love a conversation where you really feel like you're getting to know someone and that's what I was left with. I felt like I got to see the man behind the image. On the same page with you feeling men should see this. I shared it with my son right away.
Thank you Busta Rymes for your honesty and transparency. There is absolutely nothing wrong with being vulnerable. Brothers need to hear this. Because men rarely open up about their feelings, and their health.
Man.....I went through something similar with a girl and i never thought id get so depressed. I was never the depressed type, i always joke around and stuff but after that relationship, i guess i was suicidal. I lost my nephew who i grew up with around this time too that made it even worse. I just wanted to do any drug or drink however much needed to not feel that pain. I felt like i was going to die if i did. I gained 80lbs and was drinking almost a bottle of vodka a day. I work from home so i was constantly drunk or high on something. I developed sleep apnea too and it wasnt until i looked at myself in a video that i decided to change. I went back to working out and like Busta said, things started looking and feeling better. It took about 10months to lose the weight but my mental was better after about 3. I can relate to everything he said, its hard to lose people and we never know who is going to hit you extremely hard. I have lost parents, friends, uncles but losing that relationship and my nephew around the same time absolutely wrecked me. To anyone who ever feels this way, please talk to someone bc nothing is worth your health.
Damn! This is the realest, most vulnerable, and deepest love/hurt expression that a brother could ever experience in words. Now I know why he's my son favorite rapper...
Oh I know his pain my baby's father died the moment we got back together 19 years ago, my cousin, Mom, my aunties, uncle's and my big brother and friends gone including the laughter 😢
I was going to write about my similar situation, but it's Bustas moment and I don't want to take anything away from that. I'm very proud that Busta got himself together. Having a good support system is key. Props to yah Busta!!!
@@claramaddox41 I appreciate that, but I'm going to stick to what I originally said. Just know I'm in a better place these days after going through hell for a decade!
I can relate..I lost my cousin, who was not only my family, my best friend, my ride/die, my confident, my sister passed away in July of 2019. Two weeks after my birthday. And I couldn't believe she was gone.that I wouldn't see nor hear her voice again. And I just couldn't get right..and I still have those moments. I just couldn't get right inside my mind..life is hard when you lose someone close to you.but I still have my moments..blessings to you Bust.💙💙💙🙏🙏🙏
Thanks for sharing and I discovered by dead brother in his man cave over 5 years ago and it has changed my life because its something that's hard like what Busta shared.
🕊Back in the late 90s early 2000s I got to be on set to meet Dance n be chosen to perform with Busta Rhymes with my crew familia FootKlan.. I remember how big he was at the time.. I Remember thinking to myself... dag.. I didn't know he was that big! I didn't realize how big he was until I met him that day.. All of us dancers surrounded him on the dance floor.. I remember he still stood head and shoulders above us all... And it was the dopest best time ever hanging out with him and performing with him! He was so chill.. beyond kool.. Everybody had so much fun! All i can say is that when the music started He Hyped up the whole scene To the highest Levels! To this day the memory of it makes me smile.. I've never forgotten that day.. It was so fun! Everybody was VIBING HARD! Legedary moment.. What a great memory! Thank you BustA rhymes! GodBless..✝️💖🙏 💪👑KingZ Peace Love n Respect AlwayZ BrUddA😔🤙👑✝️💖🙏z
Sounds like Chris was a person he trusted and in this world trusting someone is a scary thing. It involves being vulnerable. The bravest thing one can do is to be vulnerable and hope that you don't get taken advantage of. This is an amazing conversation.
".....be vulnerable and hope that you don't get taken advantage of." WORD! What an amazing vulnerable statement! The world can be so cruel. We can hope that our vulnerability won't be snuffed out because of a hardened heart.
This video gave me nothing but even more RESPECT for Busta opening his self up to the world to show that Black men are human! We have feelings and vulnerabilities too. We just have to conceal and mask them most times because the world been at us since day 1. Much love and peace my brother.
I stumbled on the feed and watched to the end. I am dealing with the lost of my son-in-law and my brother. When you have someone in your life that you don't communicate with regularly but you know if you call they will be right there for you at any time, it's a big deal. My daughter has to deal with raising her two kids alone. Each and every day things come up and her family and friends have stepped it up to help. They do it because she has always been there for others and sometimes I am part of that help the people whenever asked. Take care Busta you are the best.
11:49 this is me now I felt that because my face have these dark areas around my face that makes me look scary my forehead, the side of my face between my ear and eye my cheeks under my eyes and under my lip on my chin just imagine someone putting on a face mask cream on they face but will miss some spot like around the lip and eyes that how this darkness on my face looks ( people always double look when they see me because my face is dark with a Little bit light and my arms neck are light brown and the rest of my body is light brown 😅 and I am in a dark place in my life right now 😢
Death of someone you are very close to can wreck havoc on a person's life. It takes a lot to come back from something like that. I myself still struggle after finding my Father inlaw in his room, in our home, after he shot himself. Lost a Father and Friend that day. It just ao happens to be his Birthday today as well. The struggle is real. God bless Busta for finding a way out the darkness.
❤❤❤❤❤ I can relate on losing someone......still dealing , Dad oh Dad & Uncle in a house fire , and me having a stroke at 57yrs😮I push myself with working out hard .
You never know what an individual goes through man I'm sorry to hear that. You take that as a necessity and conquer in life. You build from that. That's what Busta has been doing. Life happens for a reason.
S/O to you my brother for posting this. We as men definitely need to take mental health seriously because the load we carry losses we take and emotions we conceal can literally take us out but if dealt with properly can catapult us to the stars...Much love
Let's make this clear... there is absolutely nothing weak about a man mourning the loss of someone close to him. Salute to the czar...Busta Rhymes
“Czar” 😂
Word life
Yes, your absolutely Right it's Called Being a Human Being.
There’s somethin weak about a man taking his own life though, a cowardly and selfish move
@user-ui4cu6fy4i if ur a God fearing man then u wouldn't think this. Job judas and many others struggled with those problems all considered more righteous then any of us. If u r a God fearing man of course.
This is what a strong man looks like. Not afraid to admit faults and rise above. Not afraid to be honest about it.
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Period ❤
Amen to that 🥰 🙏🏾
There was nothing strong about Busta. Hopefully he has grown now and evolved into a real man but for a long time he was not a strong man. The mother and Grandmother of his children can attest to this.
Then why did he not speak in who shot Efrain Hernandez his body guard.. and did nothing for his family???? Wow
RIP Chris Lighty. Man was responsible for a lot of careers...managed 50 Cent, Busta, Tribe Called Quest (and Q-Tip solo), De La Soul, Missy, N.O.R.E., etc.
Fat Joe too
Mobb deep
MOBB DEEP
Alot of big names all speak highly of Chris Lighty
@@Syte425 yeah. 50 and Joe squashed their beef because of chris lighty
So proud of you, Busta!! God continue to be with you.
When you lose a best friend...a brother...it leaves a gaping hole in your soul that never completely gets filled again. I've always loved Busta Rhymes and I appreciate him sharing all of this.
It really doesnt. My brother was killed in a motorcycle accident in 2018 and i swear on my soul it feels like it was yesterday. Its hard to live day by day when you dont have the one you spend every single day with!! 😔😔
Hurts to this day the same as it did that day!! Anyone dealing with loss just keep your head up and allow their memories live through you!!
Like Em with Proof
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My best friend John Intek died last year and I’m still not over it 😔
What an interview and the interviewer just letting him speak is how it should be
Watching his body language while he's speaking about his friend, you can tell that man meant more to Busta than he speaks. He's still in pain over the loss. I hope he finds his peace for that moment
As someone that knows what it’s like to lose a close friend to a toxic woman, my deepest condolences to Busta.
Who was the woman 🤔
Prob mine… I relate with this… I lost many opportunities to socialize with my best friends… because I chose wrong. Long story
Busta friend didn’t lose his life to a toxic woman. He took himself out. That doesn’t make the woman toxic. That made his friend toxic. When an ex of mine left me years ago, I lost my mind. I treated her so well and that obviously wasn’t enough to make the relationship continue so she left. Had I have taken myself out, would that have been her fault? No, it would have been mine. Because her leaving me even when she had it good didn’t make her toxic. It didn’t make her anything. She fell outta love. It happens. The choices I made after that was purely on me, not her.
The fact that people like you use Busta’s friend as a pawn to push your corny agenda is sickening. You got problems my guy
@@jamesdoakes4956it was the woman. The reality of the situation is that the woman drove him mad. Cope.
@@bigusdickus4679 that’s literally not what happened. You’re creating a false narrative. She left him and he was sad. He was also on drugs. That’s not the woman’s fault. Take accountability for your own actions stop blaming other people for your ridiculous choices. What you’re doing is cope. What I’m doing is being an adult. Childish behavior is pathetic
You never know what someone is going through 😢😢😢
I lost my best friend, my brother of 20plus years to suicide a year ago, rest in peace to my brother dave. Miss him everyday. My condolences to busta.
My condolences. Suicide is especially a tough one because the person could potentially feel so unwanted and alone. That’s tough.
My bffl/my bro transition. Dec 19 2019
He lives in my mind n heart always
What happened with him
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Dave, will always be with you and in your heart. Live off of the beautiful childhood memories you and your brother had, they are forever in your heart.
That's a hard thing. Condolences
Mr. Rhymes hug your boy everyday and never forget to tell him you love him and how proud you are of him! God sent you an angel...... an angel who calls you daddy God bless you for sharing this! Thank you greatly good sir!
It's crazy how when he's telling his story n he gets to talking about meeting the body builder he actually started to smile. You could see the light come out in him. Powerful!
It's hard to speak up when your in trouble mentally but it's even scarier when your love ones have to speak up to you to get help. Many props to his son for not letting go on blindly because of his status. One more legend to get his flowers
Hands down to the interviewer did not cut him off, just letting him talk and asked good questions this was a good podcast.
Much love to Busta Rhymes. My older brother suffered heartbreak young with some self harm and attempt at deletion. I remember my mom warning my brothers about picking their partners carefully because women are vicious and manipulative. Unfortunately, he fell prey and was never the same it took him until his late 40s to keep himself spiritually, mentally and emotionally together. We truly saw hope for the future and he had found peace. In November 2019 right before COVID he got a little sick but told my mom he was find but would go to the doctor the next day if he still felt bad. I left my job early the next day and got to my mom's house and found him on the floor gone. It looked like he layed down and curled up and fell asleep. I thought I was going to lose my mind in that moment but my mom was on the way home from work and I had to call 911. I stood outside to intercept my mom from seeing my brother. She arrived right before the ambulance. Believe , dont believe God kept me from losing my mind. Even typing about this I see him on the floor curled up my last memory.
Omgosh, may God bless you and your family sweetheart. ✝️💙🙏
That’s painful to hear. While I don’t know Busta Ryhmes well, I’m glad to hear he’s doing better.
As for me and my family, we lost my brother due to self deletion where my mom was in the back yard tending to her garden and my brother was in the front yard with his hunting rifle. I don’t think I need to go into too many more details…. Except for this- my brother had Lyme’s disease and moments before he had called up a friend to go rock climbing so there were plans to go out for a bit- I’m guessing. Either way Lyme’s disease affects you physically or mentally and… well it affected my brother mentally which was is apart of why this all happened. This was back in 2009 but thankfully my mom has recovered. My other brother who is living pushed everyone away, is gone and doesn’t care about anyone other than himself- so that just leaves me- trying to do the best as I can.
This shit may suck but we don’t have to go through it alone if we have a support network around us.
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@@daydreamdirtywow your older brother is hurting and the best way he is responding to that hurt is by pushing everybody away.
We pray that God would heal and restore your brother.
God bless you
Lost my buddy a few years ago, to a similar situation. I am still numb to the facts and situation, going on 5 years now. Hurts everyday! 😥
Had a friend in my teens to late teenage years when I was in high school. We were pretty close. After high school, had to change living arrangements and move to another town because my mother had past. But luckily enough, got accepted to college in the same town me and him grew up. I was hopeful to see him again and relive a few memories after my personal bereavement, only to find that he had died 6 months earlier. It hit really hard, and I had dreams of him for many years, and the memories still come and go. Its a hard one, it really is.
The pain that a man carries after something like that is unbearable it doesn't how physically strong you are. What Busta is feeling many of us deal with it but somehow have to carry on because sun will always shine.
This hit hard. Not tryna trauma dump. I lost my brother. The situation was like this. They said he hurt his self. But he had a girl he wanted to be with. That was my rock and it hard to talk about, i literally was with him every day. I’m 1 of 6 boy, 3 girls. He was older than me by 3 siblings 4 to 5 years older. We are all really close in ages. Anyway wish I could change that day. Been in a slump for the last few years without my brother and best friend. Thanks for sharing the video. I grind now for his honor and the legacy of him and the family. 💪🏾🙏🏾
Same here. I lost my brother in 2018.
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Mourning takes time, and you take that time because it's important to have a closure of it. But don't forget that your brother is looking down with a smile and waiting for you when God says it's time. Until then, go pay respect and love for your brother and carry on the legacy. 👊
2 Corinthians 1:3,4
Isaiah 35:5,6
Revelation 21:3,4
I lost my older brother just a few years ago and he helped shaped me into the man I am today. I miss him him more as time goes on, not less.
I understand. Just got done thinking about my brother and was laughing about how we use to talk noise to each other. He was 11 years older than me. But we were super close. All credit to him for our close relationship
You have my deepest condolences.
Today's the anniversary of my big sister's passing 🎉🎉🎉 it still feels raw after nearly 30 years 😢😢
I remember listening to the original podcast and feeling Busta's pain as he recalled this tragedy. I also remember thinking that I've never heard him tell this story... I've never heard him be anything but Busta Rhymes... the hype MC that we all know and love. And I remember being happy that a man of his stature was willing to show the rest of us that "being a man" does NOT mean keeping your feelings bottled up.
Men do what they want with honor. We are not made of stone.
Thank you for this. December is very hard for me. My father died right after Xmas so this hits. Men don't talk about our pain as we should.
Oh God my late son was in December 2003.
I never figured why every December never works for me, until now. 💡
A 20 years I never figured it out. Jesus!!!!!!!
🙏🙏🙏🙏 no we dont. We were taught and trained to overcome it by any means.
5:01 I'm just listening, holding back tears with full body chills! Bus is so STRONG,but this shows how HUMAN celebrities are. You can visibly see and hear the pain in his voice. Seeing him share this,and he did not have to, makes him that much more...electric to me! Men have feelings too. Men hurt too. Men deserve to grieve too.
"Facts, say that. Come on. "
Busta has been my favorite rapper since waaaay back and now knowing why he disappeared he will forever be my favorite. Its not because of him being an artist but because his energy is so good after losing those close to him and coming back from that time better than ever. I had some very dark times also and I prayed and all those who were causing me pain were all pulled away from me.
Damn, Busta Rhymes had me in tears. I'm so happy that he got on the right track. Thanks Dexter Jackson. I watched your career too and it's amazing. Thanks to the doctors and his son for speaking out to BR and getting him the help he needed.
Just want to say thanks for Busta telling his story. It helps a lot of us who go through similar, to not feel so damn alone. Thanks also Stevie. For sharin.
All 3 men.
Busta has always been my favorite. I’m so sorry that he was in a dark place, but I’m extremely happy that he is in a better place mentally to talk about it. The transparency will help so many others. ❤🙏🏿🙌🏾 God bless him and all of you! This video also resonates with me as a female. I had a lot going on in my life and until my son told me somethings that he seen ( like Busta talks about with his own son) it made me look at my life differently. It hit home. Whewww weeee! My GOD!!! ❤❤
For those who dont know many people think that chris was killed and that it was not a suicide. The main suspect is the "woman who changed chris life"
Yea i saw that 50 cent hired a private investigator to look into it as well.
This was absolutely raw and real much respect to Busta for changing his life around.
The impact of his sons words had on him. The fatherless rate in urban communities is terriblie. The fathes need the kids almost as much as the kids need their fathers. Prime example.
"The fathers need the kids almost as much as the kids need their fathers." ❤
God Bless him for his truth. Prayer of healing light😢🙏🕯🛡
I know how Busta feels 100% I'm still not over losing my cousin.. I lost my mind when I got that phone call 😔
I know the feeling. And people just expect one to move on.
But it doesn't work like that.
I feel you. I overdrank and overdosed after losing my 1 year old.
They don't understand. Nobody even cared.
These are the types of things you should use for motivation when a celebrity is being a real person. We rarely see these moments in the media because its usually all about the fantasy world. I agree with you that his words and delivery is what draws one in an make you zone in. I have the utmost respect for him opening up like this because he didn't try to use his status to fight his battles. Busta thank you for listening to your son your doctor and your heart because LOVE GAVE LOVE BACK through your reaction to the family not wanting to loose you. ALL MAN!
Damn man. even just when Busta is conversing, you can really feel the intensity of this story. the words and just how he is able to get his emotion across is universal
In fact, I’m willing to bet that a non English speaking person could watch this video of Busta, and get the same feeling I had watching this
Well said bro
He don’t have the Jamaican accent so any body can understand him
@@michaelle8384the comment flew over your head 🤦♂️
@@SibusisoHlophe-dp5lqlike the planes in jfk fly over Jamaica Queens 🤣🤣
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Inspirational, I can only be thankful he felt compelled to open up about such a vulnerable time, in his life. It could help those who are also lost or feeling without guidance. He did exactly what any strong father would, he improved himself for his child. Salute!
Wish I could tell my mom you don't have to worry about working worry about bills etc😢but that's real Busta did that for his mom showing her she raised a true man a leading example or hard working
Only people who have lost someone close understand. It changes you for the rest of your life.
This reminds me of someone else who was open with his feelings publicly.
I remember how honest you had been with yourself and your feelings when you lost your son.
I thought it was very inspiring how you shared it with your subs and the world.
It is important for us, as men, to allow ourselves to be vulnerable by sharing our feelings so that
we can heal and grow from what pains us instead of struggling with them and expressing them
in a negative way.
This is good content, Stevie.
Respect.
Das ghey main.
@@BonusHole You sound closeted.
@simiangimp2282 His screen name is the nickname his dad gave him so he's got issues...
@@Geo-fx3mn 🤣
This comment was everythang kudos to your perspective of men being vulnerable to promoting healing. What you described is exactly 💯 accurate concerning important steps to healing.
That shit almost got me teared up. Been dealing with my own shit for years now and I know what he means. Then the interviewer mentioning the book “the body keeps the score” blew my mind cuz my therapist just recommended that book to me two weeks ago. I needed to hear that story today. I’ve been an emotional mess for about 15 years now, dealing with severe PTSD and guilt and shit… I sleep about 2-3 hours a night cuz I have constant horrific nightmares that sometimes end with me running out of my house in my underwear thinking someone is in my bedroom trying to to murk my ass again. The brain is a wild thing. Once it’s broken, it’s hard to get shit back on track. But I’m tryin. I really am. Soook much respect to Bussabuss for telling his story like that. Probably gonna help way more people than he’ll ever know. 💪💪
🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 Praying for you in your journey bro
WITH CHRIST all things are POSSIBLE
Hey, sorry about what you've been going through. When those horrible things come to your mind. Start repeating the 23rd Psalms over and over again, and OUT LOUD 🔊!!! Yeshua the Christ loves you! ✝️💙🙏
I appreciate the kind words, but religion and me don’t see eye to eye. If there really is a God, I got some questions I need answering before I listen to a word he say.
Ask Him, you have nothing to lose @@TroubledOnePaydirt
He was a good dude Chris. I wasn't here when he passed. But was heartbroken when I got the call. Chris opened alot of doors for people. LL, Missy, 50, and Diddy amongst some of the names. RIP
Busta, I just watch this video today December 12, 2023. What you said has sheed more light on the importance of loke itself. I know you have millions of fans but it would be an honor if I could actually talk to you, so if anyone can pass this message along i really appreciate it.
Sometimes people forget that Celebrities are still human beings. Sometimes just saying wassup to them is enough. I'm glad to see this, because it's a reassurance of the realities of pressures of life that everyone has to go through. Anything can take us out of it and, for some, don't come out of it. I love Busta's music, but this just aids in my love for his music and just him as a person.
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This is true but never forget that they are also still pawns for deceiving the masses.
But look, when he said, 'I ain't never been spoken to like that in my life', I'm like damn. Does anyone EVER tell this dude the truth? Ever tell him something he doesn't want to hear? This is what I'm talking about. Normal folks don't live like that.
He is one of, the most humblest human beings, you will ever meet, it was a pleasure, meeting Busta.
Busta has always been a real one. Tells real stories with honesty rather than fronting or street antics. This was so real, honest, with personal insight....man I been there and he got my tears following. Much respect....this is how keeping it real truly is.
I appreciate the bravery and vulnerability of Busta Rhymes. He revealed a lot of what he went through on a personal level. I feel his pain and understand how losing his Manager and Father 2yrs later. I lost my Mom 4 yrs ago. It still affects me today. I miss my Mom.
Im sorry bro
@@am-ski337 appreciate you, bro.
My best freind since 12 yrs old committed suicide 6 yrs ago, im 47 now, its still hits hard & hes the person that appears most in my dreams.
Hes saved me from low points & it was a effed up timing cause it was literally 2 weeks after my mother in law who was a 2nd mom to me since i was 16, died after fighting stage 4 lung cancer for a yr.
That combo of watching some1 fight for more life, as my bf took his & he did it because of a female too. His wife was living a double life, cheating on him with co-workers of theirs, while they had 2 lil boys.
He went deep into drugs & then attempted to get her back and realized she moved on with a new man & he hung himself from a closet door of hotel.
Its fuk"ed up. Life is a bitch.
Wow
Simple free teachings….light a candle outside the house near a glass of water and speak to him,he will give you clear messages about how to avoid problems or better your life🤞🏽BUT FIRSTLY CLEANSE HIS ROAMING SPIRIT BECAUSE THAT IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU COMMIT SUICIDE….
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Oh man my deepest condolences brother !!!🙏😇
My Deepest Condolences 🙏🏿
This was an insightful interview.
All these years, I never knew he was Jamaican though.
Touch it, came out before Chris Lighty died, it came out in 2006 from the Big Bang album. Chris actually died in 2012, it was when Busta Rhymes didn't release any album untill 2020 ELE2
RESPECT for sharing this King! Prayer to the family for the loss and much love for Busta for doing this interview!! Salute 💯
Man, this was so relatable. I respect Busta so much for sharing this.
To you my sincere condolences I feel you I’ve been struggling for overs ten years from the loss of my spouse God I pray for you cause I know it’s painful caus I’m a introvert wish made worse but because of the lord and prayer I’ve been better!!!!!!!
My brother took his own life because of factors associated with a toxic woman. Salute bus I know your pain. It wasn't until I could tell his story without tears in my eyes,my story is so similar to the story your telling, but I knew I was healing when I could tell it without tears
This shit had me tearing up. What a fucking story. Dexter has always had the most consistent conditioning of any body builder out there, I am so grateful that he played such a key role in getting Busta's phsyical and psychological strength back to where it needed to be.
I love that you caught yourself, and corrected your train of thought when you compared his story to a movie. You analyse. You reflect. You contemplate. Even as you record "just another video". I appreciate that. Thank you for your thoughtfulness.
Brought tears to my eyes. I wasn’t able to reconcile with my father before he passed. It’s refreshing to see a brother speaking his emotional truth. That’s strength. There’s power in it. We need this black men.🙏🏾🔥
Busta Rhymes has always been one of the greatest!
Ever since we heard him on "Scenario"
One of the best interviews ❤
I watched this interview...and almost brought to tears..not because of the tradgedys so much..but because of the similarities to my life...I was brought up in Brooklyn,a street dancer,and people doubted me...those points got me!!!
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When Busta said "His life changed, when this woman came into his life" I literally paused the video and said... "NUFF SAID".
So glad you checked this out. Love a conversation where you really feel like you're getting to know someone and that's what I was left with. I felt like I got to see the man behind the image. On the same page with you feeling men should see this. I shared it with my son right away.
Thank you Busta Rymes for your honesty and transparency. There is absolutely nothing wrong with being vulnerable. Brothers need to hear this. Because men rarely open up about their feelings, and their health.
Man.....I went through something similar with a girl and i never thought id get so depressed. I was never the depressed type, i always joke around and stuff but after that relationship, i guess i was suicidal. I lost my nephew who i grew up with around this time too that made it even worse. I just wanted to do any drug or drink however much needed to not feel that pain. I felt like i was going to die if i did. I gained 80lbs and was drinking almost a bottle of vodka a day. I work from home so i was constantly drunk or high on something.
I developed sleep apnea too and it wasnt until i looked at myself in a video that i decided to change. I went back to working out and like Busta said, things started looking and feeling better. It took about 10months to lose the weight but my mental was better after about 3. I can relate to everything he said, its hard to lose people and we never know who is going to hit you extremely hard. I have lost parents, friends, uncles but losing that relationship and my nephew around the same time absolutely wrecked me. To anyone who ever feels this way, please talk to someone bc nothing is worth your health.
Lost my best friend India Michelle Linda a year ago. I wish we never argued. We had so much to do.
Heartfelt . This interview showed that even with money people go through trials and tribulations
The conviction in his voice is very strong. I wish him a blessed journey.🙏🏾
The help Busta got f/ his close support team, who cared for his well-being, is what we as ppl need.
That was hard. Thanks for sharing brother 🙏
Damn! This is the realest, most vulnerable, and deepest love/hurt expression that a brother could ever experience in words. Now I know why he's my son favorite rapper...
Watch this big man getting smaller and smaller talking about this, but still finding the strength to do so. respect !!
Busta is a master storyteller. From the dome. Captivating. Sobering. Inspiring.
Condolences Busta Rhymes, I’m sorry you went through that.
You are such a good man Stevie for real. You’re always looking out for the young men out here. Thank you so much ❤
Oh I know his pain my baby's father died the moment we got back together 19 years ago, my cousin, Mom, my aunties, uncle's and my big brother and friends gone including the laughter 😢
I was going to write about my similar situation, but it's Bustas moment and I don't want to take anything away from that. I'm very proud that Busta got himself together. Having a good support system is key. Props to yah Busta!!!
I wanna hear yours 🙏💕
@@claramaddox41 I appreciate that, but I'm going to stick to what I originally said. Just know I'm in a better place these days after going through hell for a decade!
@@Atlas_Steorra I’m so glad that you’re in a better place! 🙏🙏🙏
@@claramaddox41 Thank you. I praise God for it all 🙏🙏🙏
I can relate..I lost my cousin, who was not only my family, my best friend, my ride/die, my confident, my sister passed away in July of 2019. Two weeks after my birthday. And I couldn't believe she was gone.that I wouldn't see nor hear her voice again. And I just couldn't get right..and I still have those moments. I just couldn't get right inside my mind..life is hard when you lose someone close to you.but I still have my moments..blessings to you Bust.💙💙💙🙏🙏🙏
When my tounger brother died at the young age of 19, it took me a very long time to be me again. Every man reacts to loss in different ways.
Just remember God got your back. Peace and blessings be with you always.
Thanks for sharing and I discovered by dead brother in his man cave over 5 years ago and it has changed my life because its something that's hard like what Busta shared.
I think this is the most real thing I’ve ever heard. I’m sorry for your loss Busta you are a great man
Solid video. I’m going through some stuff myself. I didn’t realize it until after I watch the video how much I needed to see this. Thank you.
I had the biggest smile on my face when the podcast was over, i was so damn proud of him my insides were bursting with happiness, loved it xo
🕊Back in the late 90s early 2000s I got to be on set to meet Dance n be chosen to perform with Busta Rhymes with my crew familia FootKlan.. I remember how big he was at the time.. I Remember thinking to myself... dag.. I didn't know he was that big! I didn't realize how big he was until I met him that day.. All of us dancers surrounded him on the dance floor.. I remember he still stood head and shoulders above us all... And it was the dopest best time ever hanging out with him and performing with him! He was so chill.. beyond kool.. Everybody had so much fun! All i can say is that when the music started He Hyped up the whole scene To the highest Levels! To this day the memory of it makes me smile.. I've never forgotten that day.. It was so fun! Everybody was VIBING HARD! Legedary moment.. What a great memory! Thank you BustA rhymes! GodBless..✝️💖🙏 💪👑KingZ Peace Love n Respect AlwayZ BrUddA😔🤙👑✝️💖🙏z
Sounds like Chris was a person he trusted and in this world trusting someone is a scary thing. It involves being vulnerable. The bravest thing one can do is to be vulnerable and hope that you don't get taken advantage of. This is an amazing conversation.
You can google him...Chris Lighty. He was a very successful hip hop executive, manager, and label owner.
50 said years ago that he didn't believe Chris went out like that
@@dominiquejones3805peep the Drink Champs with Busta from 2020. He speaks on this as well
".....be vulnerable and hope that you don't get taken advantage of." WORD! What an amazing vulnerable statement!
The world can be so cruel. We can hope that our vulnerability won't be snuffed out because of a hardened heart.
This video gave me nothing but even more RESPECT for Busta opening his self up to the world to show that Black men are human! We have feelings and vulnerabilities too. We just have to conceal and mask them most times because the world been at us since day 1.
Much love and peace my brother.
It takes a real man to do what busta is doing here he's a legend for sure
I stumbled on the feed and watched to the end. I am dealing with the lost of my son-in-law and my brother. When you have someone in your life that you don't communicate with regularly but you know if you call they will be right there for you at any time, it's a big deal. My daughter has to deal with raising her two kids alone. Each and every day things come up and her family and friends have stepped it up to help. They do it because she has always been there for others and sometimes I am part of that help the people whenever asked. Take care Busta you are the best.
So much respect for this man!
11:49 this is me now I felt that because my face have these dark areas around my face that makes me look scary my forehead, the side of my face between my ear and eye my cheeks under my eyes and under my lip on my chin just imagine someone putting on a face mask cream on they face but will miss some spot like around the lip and eyes that how this darkness on my face looks ( people always double look when they see me because my face is dark with a Little bit light and my arms neck are light brown and the rest of my body is light brown 😅 and I am in a dark place in my life right now 😢
Death of someone you are very close to can wreck havoc on a person's life. It takes a lot to come back from something like that. I myself still struggle after finding my Father inlaw in his room, in our home, after he shot himself. Lost a Father and Friend that day. It just ao happens to be his Birthday today as well. The struggle is real. God bless Busta for finding a way out the darkness.
Your a strong person brotha.
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My condolences to you 🙏🏾
My condolences king, nuff love he is still with you
Death of a child can be devastating too. It took me 16 years to get over the death of my first son (1 year old) . And I'm only 39. 😢
Yeah i kno the feeling i lost my mother in 21 and it hurts my soul the time i wasted 😮😮
I appreciate you sharing this with us. It's hard to see men in a vulnerable state but it's so necessary
A real one. Salute
Wow. Great video for all of us to focus on our own lives.
I ❤ sum Busta & I wonder'd. . So glad he made it thru. Shout 2 his son, fam & team support 🥰
When someone speaks from the heart, you not only hear it, you also feel it.
❤❤❤❤❤ I can relate on losing someone......still dealing , Dad oh Dad & Uncle in a house fire , and me having a stroke at 57yrs😮I push myself with working out hard .
This is so inspirational man. Never too late to change your life
Glad the brother got through that painful time. Blessings to Busta Rhymes.
You never know what an individual goes through man I'm sorry to hear that. You take that as a necessity and conquer in life. You build from that. That's what Busta has been doing. Life happens for a reason.
I'm definitely motivated for (2024) thanks fie sharing this testimony 💪
S/O to you my brother for posting this. We as men definitely need to take mental health seriously because the load we carry losses we take and emotions we conceal can literally take us out but if dealt with properly can catapult us to the stars...Much love
Preach bruh
Amen 🙏
Amen 🙏 I rather remain single before I let any female tamper with my mental health and being
Thank you for posting this, very inspirational. Making me think about my own health!