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Rapper Busta Rhymes has publicly declared that he is heartbroken by the sudden death of his best friend and collaborator Joe Blizzy. Through an emotional message, the king of hip-hop tells that this is the second death in the same week and that the total agony he named “very challenging to bare” is not something he can handle.
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The news of the passing of Joseph “Joe Blizzy” Brown, a close friend of Busta Rhymes and a collaborator in the hip-hop world, has shaken the music industry. The artist’s heartfelt post was like a loud cry coming from the depths of the entertainment world, and he referred to his friend as “THE PLUG” of Jokey Entertainment while discussing the great impact the loss had on him. The hip-hop legend’s tribute pointed to the lifelong friendship and partnership with Joe Blizzy through such latest work as “BRAINDEAD” featuring Symba and Stacy Barthe from the Busta’s “DRAGONSEASONEQUINOX” EP. In his message of love, Busta stated, “Rest Easy King. Love you for Infinity Lifetimes my Brother” and the prayer hand and broken heart emojis that accompanied it only confirmed his heartbreak.
Busta Rhymes has been hit by another unfortunate event since it is the second death in a week after a friend’s death just days ago. This series of deaths has not only affected the inner circle of the artist but the public as well since Busta has openly admitted that he is “very challenged to bare” this mile of God’s occurrences death and grief. His frank confession brings a little-known perspective into the personal struggles even the most celebrated artists encounter when confronting death and loss.
The immediate family reactions were followed by Busta’s and the rest of the world that knew about Joe’s role in hip-hop being the first ones to express their support by commenting on the post. The comments mostly reflected the same sentiments that were expressed throughout the community passing around the shock and sadness. One of the users was absolutely blunt and stated “What the fuck!!!!!!!! This is crazy. This one hurts!!!!” which was the general reaction of most people to the sad news. Then, another user was quick to say, “He would have LOVED this post!” meaning that the tribute was just what their dead friend’s spirit would have wanted.
Most of the comments were along the lines of recognizing Joe Blizzy’s skills as a producer but one user thought of him as “Barber to the stars legend damn” which shows the producer’s adeptness in the different areas of the entertainment business. The follower also mentioned a more personal connection to him saying “Oh damn, god bless him. Just saw him around the way a few weeks ago” which indicated a sense of loss and sadness more profound than if he had been only a good acquaintance. The impact of his death can be compared with the one drawn in comments like “Wow such a great soul I’m a miss him” that illustrated how widely he was loved and how he mattered to many people across all different circles.
The news of Jay’s passing spread across the globe and one user expressed his support by stating “My condolences to you, the family and friends. May God continue to strengthen and comfort you all” which is a clear reflection of the collective sympathy directed at Busta Rhymes and all the affected ones. Another user’s simple but powerful “Sorry for your loss 💔” encapsulated the emotional burden that everyone was sharing at that moment.
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Busta Rhymes’ heartfelt tribute is a testimony of the strong bonds of friendship and collaboration in the music industry that has developed over the years. He has let us peek into the world of personal relationships that are the backbone of the professional ones in entertainment and the celebrity thing is just an external layer that conceals the real human emotions of love, loss, and mourning. The rapper’s raw emotional display is not only a way of letting out his feelings but also a tribute to someone who quite obviously was important to him and his career. Busta’s words can be interpreted as a soothing balm not just for those grieving Joe Blizzy with him but also for the entire hip-hop community who loud the good times and even the bad times of a thirty-six-year friendship. This emotional tribute follows his powerful message on community and his emotional testimonial for Anthony Ramos. Recently, Papoose and Busta Rhymes went viral with their counting challenge, and the rapper has also been declaring unstoppable blessings and family unity.