Busta Rhymes Dropped From Interscope?

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Published: Monday - July 7, 2008
Words by Allen Starbury

Busta Rhymes (Photo: Interscope)

Rumors spread over the internet this weekend that Busta Rhymes has been dropped from his label, Interscope Records.

While nothing has been confirmed, rumors indicate that the rapper was involved in a heated argument with label chairman, Jimmy Iovine, which resulted in Busta leaving the label.

Many speculate that it may have something to do with delays with his eighth studio album, Blessed, which was originally set for July, but has since been pushed back with no new date of release in sight.

Busta was signed with Elektra for much of career, before the label folded. He later moved to J Records where he released two solo albums, Genesis and It Ain't Safe No More.

After a run at J Records, Busta hooked up with Dr. Dre and found himself at Interscope Records where he released 2006's The Big Bang.

Interscope reps said they were not able to comment on the rumors, but said they plan to release a formal statement soon.

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COMMENTS (7)

Katrina Says:
Wednesday - July 9, 2008 at 12:35am

I loved Busta and his style. He wanted to go hard and change his style because people were saying he was soft. Things change yes, but I miss ole bus-a-bus...bring the back originality PLEASE, because you sound and look like everyone else now. Return turn to the inventiveness and uniqueness that was you. I'm not saying go back to the past, just be the smart, inventive rapper I know you are. Love you Busta in you was a rareness.

jazimoto Says:
Tuesday - July 8, 2008 at 11:12am

yo, i think..bus a bus...will always hold his own....this kat is a smart kat....he knows how to handle it!!! much respect to ya....HUGE FAN...and illestt Female PRODUCER.....1

I HATE G-UNIT2 Says:
Tuesday - July 8, 2008 at 12:37am

G-G-G-G-U NIGGAS FUCKED...LOL

wtf Says:
Monday - July 7, 2008 at 10:34pm

hey dude, i think your CAPS is broken ... I KNOW, THATS WHY I HAVE TO USE SHIFT!

michelle Says:
Monday - July 7, 2008 at 10:13pm

Busta rhymes is a consistant mc and he's one of the greats. I know there's a lot of record labels that would love to sign him w the quickness. It aint no thang 2 a giant. Busta Good luck 2 u in the future. Ill always be a fan!

Adrian Moss Says:
Monday - July 7, 2008 at 8:17pm

I thought Busta was one of the more consistent rappers in the game.

I HATE GUNIT Says:
Monday - July 7, 2008 at 3:42pm

GUNIT IS ABOUT TO BE DROPPED LIKE A VERY BAD HABIT. HA HA HA. 110,000 THE FIRST WEEK UGHHHHHH!!!!!! ALL THAT SMACK THAT THEY TALKED ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE'S RECORD SALES HAS COME BACK TO GET THEM DUMMIES. I WISH BANKS WOULD LEAVE BUT I HOPE YAYO AND SNITCHY KEEP FALLING OFF. GUNIT IS DEAD. I DON'T CARE IF THIS TOPIC ISN'T ABOUT GUNIT. THIS GOES TO SHOW YOU "WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND". WATCH HOW THEY BLAME INTERSCOPE AND VOW TO DO OTHER PROJECTS. THE GUNIT TRAIN IS OFFICIALLY DERAILED. GUNOTTTTTTTTTTTT

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