Busta Rhymes Presses Young Content Creator Who Called Him 'Tracy Morgan' Outside Of A Miami Art Event

Rapper Busta Rhymes made headlines overnight when two videos of him appearing to check streamers who seemingly trolled him went viral. Rhymes, real name Trevor George Smith Jr., was at an art event in Miami, Florida, when he found himself in a sticky situation not once, but twice, sparking outrage from the rapper and some divided responses from fans online.

Busta Rhymes Wastes No Time Checking A Young Streamer Who Called Him Tracy Morgan

 

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In the video, obtained by TMZ, Rhymes let a young streamer have it after he called the rap legend "Tracy Morgan" at Art Basel in Miami.

"Wait, what did you say?" Rhymes could be heard saying in the video. "Put your camera down," he said to the streamer's friends around them.

Rhymes expressed his frustration, implying that he felt disrespected because he was trying to "show love" by taking pictures.

"... and you're trying to be funny ... You don't play with a grown man, little boy. That's how people get f-cked up," he said.

Busta Rhymes Unleashes On Young Streamer As He Tries To Explain His Actions

 

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The tense interaction didn't stop there, though. Rhymes pressed further, demanding the young streamer explain his actions.

"I’m asking you a question, I ain’t calling you out," he said. "I don’t understand. … That’s the only way I can understand, by asking questions."

Rhymes asked whether the streamer was "trying to be funny," to which he replied, "Everyone was saying Tracy so I was saying Tracy."

The moment lasted a little longer before the streamer walked away, leaving everyone around them stunned at the exchange.

Busta Rhymes Presses Another Streamer After They Told Him To 'Stay Black'

 

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In another incident, Rhymes clashed with another streamer who told the "Break Ya Neck" rapper to "stay black" before heading into the event.

"So what else I'm supposed to be? You a clown now too?" Rhymes asked the man, to which he replied, explaining that the phrase was his slogan. "F-ck you mean 'stay black?' I don't know that slogan. Don't say it to me. I'm not joking with you."

Fans Share Their Divided Reactions To Rhymes' Outbursts

It didn't take long for social media users to chime in on the viral incidents, generating mixed reactions. According to one user, in the viral clip, Rhymes did resemble Morgan. Another user said, "He ain't too far off."

Others joined in on the joke, with one writing, "Well now I can't unsee it, Busta Morgan," while another shared, "I didn't know how much they looked alike, though."

A handful of other social media users shared differing opinions, claiming Rhymes handled the situations the wrong way.

"These celebrities too comfortable," someone posted, while another said, "I would've kept talking."

On X, some social media users praised the 53-year-old for standing his ground.

"THIS is what needs to happen EVERY TIME Y'ALL play with people for some engagement," someone posted.

"Everybody ain’t always f’n playing…….this was some 90’s sh-t right here……tread lightly," another wrote.

Rhymes Honored With Visionary Award In 2025

Aside from the uncomfortable situations Rhymes found himself in outside of Art Basel in Miami, the rapper had some accomplishments to celebrate in 2025, including his Rock the Bells Visionary Award at the VMAs.

According to Rhymes, receiving the award was a special feeling for him because of the hard work he's put in over the years to be labeled one of the best.

"It's one thing to have a vision when you were a fan, and you were still in single-digit age, and you was being [babysat] 'cause your mom and your dad was busting a-s to make sure you had everything you needed, and you fell in love with this thing," he said. "And you just thought one day, by the grace of God that you would get a chance to be a part of this."

Rhymes got candid when speaking about finally being given the chance to do what he loved most and making the most of his opportunity.

"... then you gotta be better than the win you secured and better than that win that you secured. So, to have these visions that are constant, and then you finally get to this place where you go from being a child to now you're pulling up to a 35-year career legacy," he said.