Hip Hop legend Busta Rhymes to receive Global Icon Award at 2024 MTV EMAs

Rap legend Busta Rhymes is set to be honoured with a Global Icon Award at the 2024 MTV EMAs taking place at the Manchester Co-Op Live arena. Alongside his award acceptance, Busta will take over the MTV EMA stage for an epic performance of his greatest hits, including his latest smash, “Do The BusABus Pt.2” which even inspired a viral dance craze on Sunday (November 10).

Speaking about the forthcoming award, Busta Rhymes said: “I am beyond honoured and grateful to receive the MTV EMA Global Icon Award. This recognition is not only a celebration of my career but also of Hip Hop culture.

"To be acknowledged on this global stage is a reminder that Hip Hop has no boundaries, and neither do I! ‘Cause the blessings don't stop!"

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Considered one of the world’s most impactful and influential rappers, Busta’s indomitable music career has seen him become a force of musical nature: the 12-time GRAMMY Award nominee has delivered seven Top 10 debuts on the Billboard 200, more than 10 million album sales and was dubbed “the greatest performer of all time” by Jay Z, and “one of hip-hop’s greatest visual artists” by MTV.

Over the course of his career, Busta has collaborated with a string of musical giants, from Dr. Dre and Janet Jackson to Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, Missy Elliott, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige and Mariah Carey to Dave Chappelle, Ozzy Osbourne and Chris Rock. Busta’s latest, self-executive produced hit album “BLOCKBUSTA” saw him team up with Pharrell, Timbaland and Swizz Beatz. Meanwhile, on the horizon is Busta’s 12th highly anticipated studio album “Dragon Season”. Manchester is in for a treat!

The 2024 MTV EMAs will broadcast Sunday 10 November at 9pm GMT on MTV UK and Pluto TV, 10pm on Channel 5, and will be available on demand on Paramount+ from 12 November.

As well as Busta Rhymes, performing on the night are Benson Boone, LE SSERAFIM, Peso Pluma, MTV EMA Pop Pioneers Award recipients Pet Shop Boys, RAYE, Shawn Mendes, Teddy Swims, The Warning and Tyla.

More tickets for the 2024 MTV EMAs will become available as production details are finalised. Keep an eye out here and Co-op Live social platforms for more details.

Fans can vote for their favourites across categories including “Best Song,” “Best Artist,” “Best Collaboration” via the website here. Voting stops at Until 00:00 CET on November 6. The “Biggest Fans” winners will be voted for at a later date on social via @MTVEMA.