Busta Rhymes caused a stir at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards after-party, as he boldly flirted with Mariah Carey. The rapper, who received the Rock The Bells Visionary Award, directed several risky comments at Carey that left partygoers shocked. The encounter soon became one of the most-talked-about moments of the event.
Busta Rhymes flirts with Mariah Carey in NSFW way
Busta Rhymes sparked a buzz at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards after-party on September 7 with an explicit comment directed at Mariah Carey. The rapper took the microphone during the event and did not hold back, turning his attention toward Carey.
In the video from the event, Busta opened with a direct and provocative remark. He said, “Mariah Carey, we are gonna start right there. You ain’t got a husband no more. I wanna hump on your leg.” He repeated the statement with emphasis, adding, “I wanna hump on your leg, Mariah Carey! You ain’t got no husband no more, ain’t no fiancé’s around. Let me hump on your leg like an old, nasty dog.”
The rapper’s playful words immediately drew laughter and gasps from the crowd, as he leaned fully into the moment with a grin. Carey’s response is somewhat unclear from the video. She appeared to gesture and shout something in reply. However, the audio does not clearly capture her words. The two even delivered a live performance of their 2003 hit “I Know What You Want.”
The incident came after an already remarkable evening for both artists. At the main awards show, Carey delivered a medley celebrating her career, performing hits including “Sugar Sweet,” “Fantasy,” and “Obsessed.” Following her performance, Carey was honored with the Video Vanguard Award, presented by her “Yes, And?” remix collaborator Ariana Grande.
Rhymes also performed a career-spanning set, joined on stage by GloRilla, Joyner Lucas, and Papoose.
