Busta Rhymes tells mixtape cover artist: “More chains on Cartoon Busta!”

Hip Hop artist and chronic steroid abuser Busta Rhymes, ne Trevor Smith, released his latest mixtape this week. The modestly titled, "I've Already Outshined Your Favorite Rapper" is a collection of remixes and outtakes aimed at making the aging hip-hop star relevant again by connecting with his “street” roots. The release of the tape, a collaboration between Rhymes and the moderately talented DJ Superstar Jay, was not without obstacles however. The release was held up at the last minute with Rhymes demanding changes to the cover artwork. Of particular concern to Rhymes was the amount of gaudy jewelry, or “bling,” that adorns his cartoon likeness.

When reached for comment, Louis Castillo, the album's art director explained the requested changes, “Busta was very concerned that the amount of jewelry worn by ‘Cartoon Busta’ on the cover of the tape would reflect poorly on his wealth in the real world. I tried to explain to him that adding more cartoon bling wasn't really a display of wealth, that anyone can paint more chains on a cartoon, but he didn't seem to understand my point."

Rhymes told Castillo, "The cartoon Busta needs that bling, real heavy. You gots to add in my Flipmode piece and put in a Yankee chain. On EVERY level of reality my bling is supreme. If you see me roll by in the whip, you know the shine will blind you. If you see my picture on a mixtape cover, even on that game, my bling shines brighter than yours. Even If you see me in ya dreams and you dreaming that you and ya girl are at the park, ya best believe her head’s gonna be turned looking at my neck and wrists. I make the room colder with my ice."

Dr. Nathan Thompson, a professor of Psychology at Johns Hopkins University, offered an explanation for the rappers actions. “Busta Rhymes appears to be suffering from narcissistic personality disorder, a malady common among hip hop performers. The exact cause of this disorder is unknown, however, it is often attributed to unreliable caregiving from parents coupled with excessive admiration later in life that is not balanced with realistic feedback.” Thompson continued, “The symptoms of NPD, include self-important fantasies of unlimited success and power, a need for excessive admiration and an inflated sense of entitlement. Additionally, a person with NPD often displays arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes."

The aging rapper explained his actions to Murder 4 Life, commenting, "Busta Buss shines like the sun. I'm the god of this shit. I'm standing tall on top of the game just laughing. My bling shows that I got money from all kinds of hustle. One show is your advance homey. I'm already outshining your favorite rapper. That’s why I NEED more chains on my mixtape cover. More chains for Cartoon Busta! That’s how long my money is. My shine is impeccable."

"I've Already Outshined Your Favorite Rapper" is available for free download HERE (link courtesy of 2dopeboyz).

Busta Rhymes plays the 50th Grammy Celebration Concert Tour tomorrow night with Missy Elliot at Webster Hall in  New York City.  For complimentary guest list and event information, email RSVP@blocgroup.com.