Ananda Lewis (1973-2025) was a pioneering MTV VJ and BET host known for her charisma and youth advocacy. She died from breast ...

During his speech, he paid tribute to Ananda Lewis, calling her a “royal empress” who uplifted Hip Hop culture. Lewis’ career spanned MTV, daytime talk, and advocacy, leaving a lasting imprint on ...

He also performed "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See," and "Pass the Courvoiser Part 2" before accepting the award Busta Rhymes is earning his flowers — and his first Moon Person. The "Look at Me ...

Earlier this summer the Hip-Hop world mourned the loss of popular MTV VJ Ananda Lewis. Alhough many Gen Zers aren’t familiar with the name, Millennials remember her fondly, and Busta Rhymes made sure ...

Busta Rhymes honoured the late Ananda Lewis at the MTV VMAs on Sunday (07.09.25). The Look at Me Now hitmaker received the first ever Rock the Bells Visionary award at the ceremony, and in his ...

Busta Rhymes took the stage at the MTV VMAs on Sunday to accept the inaugural Rock the Bells Visionary Award and memorialized Ananda Lewis— despite the awards ceremony surprisingly paying the late TV ...

We often talk about giving people their flowers while they are still alive to smell them, but during the 2025 VMAs, Busta Rhymes reminded us how important it is give them their flowers even after they ...

Busta Rhymes proved his legendary hip hop status during his set at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. With his hype man Spliff Star, the New York native took over the stage in a fiery all-red leather ...

The rapper gave a memorable performance of his hit songs before he accepted the inaugural Rock the Bells visionary award during Sunday's show. By Katherine Schaffstall Busta Rhymes gave a memorable ...

Busta Rhymes received his first Moon Person at the 2025 MTV VMAs, accepting the Rock the Bells Visionary Award. During his speech, he paid tribute to Ananda Lewis, calling her a “royal empress” who ...

In his acceptance speech at the 2025 VMAs, rapper Busta Rhymes paid respect to late MTV host Ananda Lewis, who passed in June. We often talk about giving people their flowers while they are still ...