Ice Cube recently called out rappers who give lazy live performances, making fans sing all the words after they’ve paid for tickets and dressed up for the event. Busta Rhymes has also condemned modern performance habits. In 2023, he blasted rappers for using backing tracks, calling it a dilution of hip-hop’s “pure” essence. Then in 2024, he turned his frustration toward fans at Essence Festival, demanding they put their phones away and engage with the performance instead of recording it. | Baboo

1.8K reactions · 308 shares | Let’s be honest this year’s #ESSENCEFEST is the ultimate squad goal for Summer ‘18. You know you and your crew want to be there. Do you have your tickets yet? Act now as tickets won’t last. It all goes down July 6-8, 2018 in New Orleans. Don’t miss performances from The Roots with Erykah Badu & Jill Scott, Mary J Blige, Janet Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Miguel and so many more. See the full line up and get your tickets now.. | Essence Festival | Facebook