Rapper Busta Rhymes. Credit: Rockhall.com
Last year, rapper Busta Rhymes released his tenth solo album, Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God, a sequel to an album that came out some 22 years ago. Given that the pandemic shut down most in-person events last year, Rhymes hasn’t had much of a chance to promote the release.

But tomorrow at 2 p.m., the rapper will appear at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for a special pop-up interview with Rock Hall Chief Curator and Vice President of Curatorial Affairs, Nwaka Onwusa. He’ll discuss his career as well as the recent release of Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God. On-air personality Sam Sylk will be hand as emcee.

The free outdoor event will be held on the Rock Hall’s PNC Stage at Union Home Mortgage Plaza. Fans who also want to tour the Rock Hall can purchase a general admission ticket.

In addition, Rhymes’ coat and hat worn in the music video for his debut solo single “Woo Hah!! Got You All in Check” will be on display in the Rock Hall’s hip-hop exhibit.

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This article appears in Jun 30 – Jul 13, 2021.

Jeff has been covering the Cleveland music scene for more than 25 years now. On a regular basis, he tries to talk to whatever big acts are coming through town. And if you're in a local band that he needs to hear, email him at jniesel@clevescene.com.