Busta Rhymes performance on CBS Elite XC: 'Primetime' tonight

by James Iannotti on May 31, 2008 11:28 AM EDT

Multi-platinum rap superstar, Busta Rhymes, will open up the festivities for the Elite XC network television debut for mixed martial arts on CBS tonight, performing his new single "Don't touch me (Throw some water on em)."

The performance will set the stage for the heavyweight tilt between Brett "The Grim" Rogers and Jon Murphy, which is scheduled to be the first televised bout of the evening.

Here's a snip from the hip hop mogul on having the opportunity to perform during such an historic event:

"I'm a huge fan of the excitement and intensity of mixed martial arts, and it's a thrill for me to be a part of the most important event in this sport's young history. My high-energy performances are a perfect match to get the fighters in the perfect mindset for total domination inside the EliteXC cage on May 31."

That's just classic Busta right there -- he's an intense dude for sure.

Elite XC has made a habit out of enlisting the skills of hip hop artists to perform at its shows. In February at 'Street Certified', in fact, Miami-based rapper Pit Bull led Kimbo to the cage for his fight with Tank Abbott.

Here's Elite XC Live Events President Gary Shaw's thoughts:

"Busta's performance brings an entirely different element of excitement and entertainment, to what is already going to be one of the most electrifying nights in MMA history. What better way to kick off this live telecast than the raw intensity of Busta Rhymes setting the tone for the bout between Rogers and Murphy, and for the entire evening."

Sounds alright to me.

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lame. ©RAP doesn’t belong in the same building.

by kitsunex on May 31, 2008 11:42 AM EDT reply actions

OH BOY, I’m just looking less and less forward to this debacle. It’s mma, put on a good show, with good competition and you’ll sell more seats then 7000. The main event features 2 guys not in the top 100, the title fight is two guys who couldn’t hack it in the UFC (one of my favorite KO’s is Nick Diaz over Lawler), phil Baroni is the most exciting fighter on the card and a women who can’t make 135 errrr 140!
Not to mention the comentators who are usually pretty solid not being there because CBS has the control. I really can’t blame Dana and the UFC for wanting to put on their own shows rather than try to sell the true fans this Bull shit!!
Yes I’ll watch, and as I’ve done this season for the weak ass TUF, I’ll give an honest opinion of the night! enjoy!

by kevin on May 31, 2008 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions

robbie lawler is very good fighter,and that was a lucky punch between nick diaz and robbie lawler

by scott on May 31, 2008 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions

I don’t know about this. I mean, rap can have image problems at times and MMA on CBS is already getting some heat, do they really need this too?

by eazye on May 31, 2008 11:55 AM EDT reply actions

I like rap, but associating it with MMA might be a problem? Remember that crappy Pitbull performance from the last EXC show?

They should let the sport, the fighters, and the competition speak for itself.

by Eric on May 31, 2008 11:56 AM EDT reply actions

calm down guys busta is not a gangsta rapper with murder and drug references and it will get the crowd pumped

by jimmy v on May 31, 2008 12:11 PM EDT reply actions

Come on guys, at least it’s Busta. He’s actually very respectable. I think he even wears a belt to keep his jeans up. lol

by Toms Bombs on May 31, 2008 12:11 PM EDT reply actions

he’s still alive?

by b.w. on May 31, 2008 12:15 PM EDT reply actions

LOL. Busta by street cred.

by bnf on May 31, 2008 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions

that is why i like ufc i wanna watch fights

not rappers singing or girls dancing on the walking platform to the cage, i wanna see the fights, exelite is starting to be like the wwe

by bryant on May 31, 2008 12:40 PM EDT reply actions

so sensitive. so make a sandwich while busta performs or something. And I highly doubt you hate watchin the girls dance during intermission…

by blah on May 31, 2008 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Does anyone what time the event starts at eastern standard time?

by shaze on May 31, 2008 12:48 PM EDT reply actions

9pm I believe

by yea on May 31, 2008 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions

lol @ EXC. what a cruddy org.

by sbud on May 31, 2008 1:01 PM EDT reply actions

I love hip hop and i think it’s great that Busta is the opening act for this historic event.

Everyone else, get over it!

by james on May 31, 2008 1:25 PM EDT reply actions

metal is better and you know it

by B on May 31, 2008 1:47 PM EDT reply actions

oh yeah but can anybody honestly think that respectful metal band would play at a show like that ,they want even play music awards unless is the kerrang awards

by scott on May 31, 2008 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions

gay

by chuteboxe on May 31, 2008 2:01 PM EDT reply actions

F’n A dude- Gary Shaw is turning MMA into boxing all over again. WTF??

by thetuf75 on May 31, 2008 2:02 PM EDT reply actions

i like busta rhymes but ive got a feeling this is gonna be a really tacky production thats gonna give me a dirty feeling when its done. sort of like the first time(and last time)i saw an anime porn.

by jacaremaiadrysdale=thefuture on May 31, 2008 2:03 PM EDT reply actions

Why do they need somebody to perform? I dont really understand.. Why not just add another fight to the card instead of wasting 5-10 min on a mini concert.

by Aaron on May 31, 2008 2:29 PM EDT reply actions

at least it’s not the gladiator song for the 100th time in a row!

by Suspiria on May 31, 2008 2:36 PM EDT reply actions

LOL

by blah on May 31, 2008 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Remember they are trying to attract some new fans and for some reason their marketing department thinks busta will bring them in,yes its gay ,yes it is stupid ,yes you will feel dirty ,but they think it so let them its their money ,if you don’t want to see it go take a shit ,by that time he will be gone and time to watch the fights,just imagine it never happened

by scott on May 31, 2008 2:45 PM EDT reply actions

Let’s give it a chance. Who knows how it might goes. As true fans of the sport, let’s unite and pull for some good fights and good music.

By the way, Kimbo will be tested in time. Remember, the guy is still wet behind the ears. This is why having Lesnar against Mir was such a strategically bad idea. Lesnar was a novice at this game. He should have faced another newcomer. That is, he should have faced one of those guys on the undercard of either Ultimate Fight Night or a UFC.

by james on May 31, 2008 3:20 PM EDT reply actions

Busta ain’t even a good rapper anymore most of his songs sucks the only song I like “break ya neck” and that was it. It seems a waste of money to pay rappers perform on this show for just 5 minutes. fans probably will just go grab some grubs, hangout till Busta’s performance is over cuz they don’t give a crap about him just wanna see some fights. I hope the fans boo him out .

by Ro on May 31, 2008 4:09 PM EDT reply actions

Affliction is going to do the same thing in there Fedor/Tim card. What does having a mini concert, have to do with MMA? The entertainment should come from the fighters not the music.

by JV on May 31, 2008 4:19 PM EDT reply actions