Busta Rhymes Commends GloRilla for Staying “Untainted by the Industry”

Busta Rhymes recently praised GloRilla for her raw authenticity, describing her energy as uniquely captivating during a panel discussion at Rolling Stone’s ‘Musicians On Musicians’ event in New York City. Held at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, the talk was moderated by music journalist Touré and featured the two rappers discussing their craft. Busta, the legendary Brooklyn MC, expressed admiration for the 25-year-old artist, referring to her as someone who is “untainted by the industry” and predicting her rise to a “Beyoncé level” of success.

Busta shared his motivation to mentor emerging artists in his role as a veteran in hip-hop, explaining that he sees it as his duty to guide those he deems deserving. Reflecting on what draws him to GloRilla, he highlighted her unfiltered personality and ability to connect with her audience. He remarked that her music resonates deeply with him because of her unapologetic truthfulness and lack of polish by industry standards.

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Busta emphasized that GloRilla’s relatability is a key aspect of her appeal, noting that fans see themselves in her authenticity and rawness. He expressed hope that she maintains her current essence as long as possible before transitioning to the next stage of her career.

Other notable figures have also recognized GloRilla’s talent. Rihanna recently shared her admiration for the rapper, suggesting GloRilla as the perfect artist to create a theme song for her Savage X Fenty brand. Rihanna praised her for staying grounded and staying true to her roots, even sharing a clip of herself reciting lyrics from GloRilla’s viral track TGIF.

Pop-country star Jelly Roll publicly expressed interest in collaborating with GloRilla following the release of her album Glorious. In a social media post, he called the album incredible and said her success was well-deserved. Similarly, former President Barack Obama included GloRilla and Megan Thee Stallion’s track Wanna Be on his 2024 Summer Playlist, further cementing her status as a rising star.

With endorsements from major figures across music and culture, GloRilla continues to captivate audiences with her bold and unfiltered artistry.

–Silviya.Y