Busta Rhymes has canceled his much-anticipated BlockBusta Tour, which was set to kick off next week.
The tour, named after his latest chart-topping album, was scheduled to visit several major cities across North America and Europe.
According to a report by USA Today, the decision to cancel the entire tour came without much explanation from the artist or his management team, leaving many to speculate about the reasons behind this sudden change of plans.
The BlockBusta Tour was hotly anticipated following the success of Rhymes’ album that not only marked a significant comeback for the veteran rapper but also showcased the collaborative genius of co-executive producers Pharrell, Timbaland, and Swizz Beatz.
The album BlockBusta has been a commercial success, securing a spot in the top 10 on Billboard’s R&B;/Hip-Hop Albums chart within its first week of release. Busta spent a good portion of 2023 on the road with 50 Cent for his 50-date “Final Lap” tour across North America and Europe.
Ticket holders are currently awaiting details regarding refunds and whether the tour might be rescheduled, but one thing is for certain – the issue will not stop Busta Rhymes from moving forward with his rap career.
According to Busta, he is never going to call it quits.
“Every good thing comes to an end, but I don’t think I’d ever call it retirement,” he told The Guardian. “I love Hip-Hop culture too much. It has let me see the whole planet. Even if I am not releasing records publicly, I will always record just for me, even as an old-ass man. I love being inside those four walls of the studio.”