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 ...

Busta Rhymes made sure the late Ananda Lewis was not forgotten at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). As he graced the stage on Sunday night (Sept. 7) to accept the inaugural MTV VMA Rock The ...

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 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 ...

Last week, the journalist, TV host, and carpenter Ananda Lewis passed away at 52. The Howard graduate and two-time NAACP Image Award recipient hosted an eponymous talk show in the early 2000s and a ...

The MTV Video Music Awards became a stage for remembrance Sunday night as Busta Rhymes transformed his historic win into a heartfelt homage to Ananda Lewis. The veteran rapper, finally claiming his ...

Busta Rhymes is remembering the late MTV VJ Ananda Lewis months after her death. While accepting the inaugural Rock The Bells Visionary Award at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards for his contributions ...

Busta Rhymes is paying respect to a trailblazer. As the 53-year-old accepted the inaugural MTV Rock the Bells Visionary Award during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at the UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y.