Over the weekend at Art Basel in Miami, Busta Rhymes turned the middle of an uncommon confrontation after a TikTok creator mistakenly recognized him as comic Tracy Morgan. The alternate rapidly drew consideration because the rapper responded firmly to the misidentification, highlighting the strain that may come up when humor clashes with respect in public areas.

A video obtained by TMZ exhibits the TikTok consumer standing beside Busta, casually addressing him as “Tracy.” “Wait, wait, wait. What did you just say?” Busta requested sharply, visibly displeased. “Put your camera down… I’m trying to take a picture to show love, and you’re playing around… You don’t joke with a grown man, little boy. That’s how people get hurt.” The second underscored the rapper’s insistence on being taken severely, even in lighthearted or mistaken interactions.

This shouldn’t be the primary time Busta has confronted comparisons to Morgan. In 2020, after sharing a health replace on Instagram, he encountered playful backlash when 50 Cent highlighted their resemblance by posting an previous photograph with the caption: “They really kinda look alike right LOL. He gonna curse me out when he wake up.” The incident demonstrated how public figures are sometimes topic to each humor and scrutiny, no matter context.

Looking Ahead: Busta Rhymes’ Vengeance

Beyond the Art Basel second, Busta Rhymes has been making headlines along with his upcoming album, Vengeance. He first introduced the undertaking in August whereas celebrating his Hollywood Walk of Fame star, telling Variety, “The title of the new album is ‘Vengeance,’ and we aim to release it sometime early September.”

Although the album has but to reach, anticipation stays excessive amongst followers, notably after his two current EPs, Dragon Season… The Awakening and Dragon Season… Equinox. These releases have maintained momentum in his profession, maintaining curiosity robust for his forthcoming full-length undertaking and reaffirming his enduring affect in hip-hop.