Busta Rhymes

MODERATED BY 9X GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING ARTIST ANDERSON .PAAK

The Grammy Museum is thrilled to welcome legendary twelve-time Grammy Award-nominated artist Busta Rhymes to the Museum's Ray Charles Rooftop Terrace for an evening celebrating the release of his new album, DILLAGENCE II with a discussion moderated by nine-time Grammy Award-winning artist Anderson .Paak about his creative process, career, and more, and a special performance. Attendees will have an opportunity to enjoy rooftop views, a café with food, and a cash bar prior to the program.

About Busta Rhymes

Few artists have left a mark on hip-hop as deep, or as loud, as Busta Rhymes. His rapid-fire, tongue-bending delivery pushed the artform to move faster and hit harder, and more than three decades in, he's still setting the pace. He came up in East Flatbush through Leaders of the New School and announced himself on A Tribe Called Quest's "Scenario," then built a solo career that's sold more than 10 million albums worldwide with seven Top 10 debuts on the Billboard 200, including the No. 1 The Big Bang. He's worked with Dr. Dre, Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Kendrick Lamar, and Lil Wayne, and holds 12 GRAMMY nominations, the BET Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Rock the Bells Visionary Award. JAY-Z called him the greatest performer of all time.

In August 2026 he released DILLAGENCE II, built on the productions of J Dilla, whose work runs through seven of Busta's ten studio albums. Near the end of his life, Dilla handed him a vault of beats. Two decades later Busta made them into a record, writing and executive producing it and bringing in D'Angelo, Lil Wayne, Common, Jon Batiste, Anderson .Paak, and Ludacris. Dilla's mother, Maureen "Ma Dukes" Yancey, opens and closes the album in her own voice.

About Anderson .Paak

Multi-hyphenate global superstar, 9x Grammy Award-winning artist, producer, songwriter, director, and author Anderson .Paak continues to redefine music and culture in 2026. From playing drums in his church band in Oxnard to releasing critically acclaimed albums like Venice and Malibu, his rise has been nothing short of remarkable. He reached new heights with Silk Sonic alongside Bruno Mars, earning multiple GRAMMY Awards and a sold-out Las Vegas residency.

Paak’s latest album, Why Lawd?, won Best Progressive R&B Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards. In addition to his nine GRAMMY wins, he received a 2025 BET Award nomination for Video Director of the Year and in 2026 was honored on the TIME 100 list. .Paak continues his philanthropic work through the Brandon Anderson Foundation and its annual .Paak House event, alongside ongoing initiatives with his label, APESHIT Inc., in partnership with Universal Music Group.

Schedule

• Member Check-In: 5:30 pm
• Nonmember Check-In / Doors: 6:00 pm
• Show Time: 7:00 pm

Event Details and Policies

• Only bags 9 inches x 6 inches and smaller will be allowed for this event.
• Vinyl, memorabilia, gifts, etc. will NOT be allowed inside the building.
• Cameras (including digital and point and shoot cameras), video cameras, and any other professional photography & videography equipment will NOT be permitted for this event.
• NO re-entry from the Grammy Museum premises.
• Valid physical ID is necessary for check-ion.
• Tickets are non-transferable and reselling tickets is strictly prohibited.
• All tickets are will-call only. No tickets are distributed.
• No refunds. Event time, date, and details are subject to change.
• All member tickets must be purchased using the member’s name, which should match the photo ID presented at check-in. Members must attend the program with their guest(s) and guests will only be allowed entry if the member is present and attending the program.

More info at grammymuseum.org.