Busta Apologizes For 'Arab Money' Misunderstanding

J-Banks · 12-09-2008, 02:56 PM

Busta Apologizes For 'Arab Money' Misunderstanding

Only hours after expressing his outrage over Busta Rhymes’ controversial song “Arab Money,” Iraqi-born rapper The Narcicyst told AllHipHop.com that he received a personal phone call from Busta himself last night (December 8), apologizing for the misunderstanding created by the song.

According to Narcicyst, the two rappers spent nearly half an hour on the phone discussing Busta’s original intent in making the song, which the veteran rapper says was meant to pay homage to Arab culture.

The Narcicyst, whose family fled Iraq years ago after they were displaced by the political turmoil said he came to understand that there may have been a bigger culprit in Busta’s lyrical misstep.

“It was a thorough explanation and he was a very respectful man,” the Narcicyst told AllHipHop.com. “He explained to me his experience as an African-American man in the States and [it] seemed to me as an experience that I can correlate as an Arab being in the Middle East and having been displaced from my nation and seeing my country being bombarded in the media, being misrepresented.”

According to Narcicyst, Rhymes revealed that he didn't purposely disrespect Arab culture and that representing it "in a positive light" was important to his fellow rapper.

"He also acknowledged that it was definitely something that spun out of control," Narcicyst continued. "You know, when you put out a song, you can’t really put out an essay on why you put out the song. And it’s always hard to explain to the masses.”

While some YouTube posts of the song and/or video have already been removed from the popular website, there is no word on when or if the controversial song will be officially removed from rotation.

The song is already banned in the U.K., where award winning DJ Steve Sutherland was temporarily suspended by Galaxy FM, for playing the song.

As a result of Busta’s apology and The Narcicyst has also agreed to pull his response to the song, a track titled “The Real Arab Money.”

“This is an example of how two people can come together and create something bigger than them,” The Narcicyst concluded. “I’m a strong believer in truth and breaking stereotypes down and not allowing people to box you in. And this whole experience has been a huge eye opener for me. This is what Hip-Hop is about. Two brothers from another mother can come to a peaceful and just conclusion for all sides.”

Source: allhiphop

CaMRoN24 · 12-09-2008, 03:24 PM

wtf this is stupid

ez4menyou · 12-09-2008, 03:40 PM

that song was fire from busta

anzee11 · 12-09-2008, 05:47 PM

I don't think this song will be on his new album. Musically, Busta's been in a stagnant situation lately and this won't help.

Face.The.Pain · 12-09-2008, 07:56 PM

who gives a fuck this song is garbage anyway

|Seraphim| · 12-09-2008, 08:08 PM

Yeah the song is garbage, but I guess I could see why he might be a little pissed.

MS DIOR · 12-09-2008, 08:22 PM

i don't the song anyway..............

yungTre2310 · 12-10-2008, 08:05 AM

Leave it up to busta to put sumn out like this with this type of creativity. him n swiss on a different level, niggas that dare to be different..

srmafia · 12-10-2008, 09:40 AM

lmao why would anyone get mad at the song?

It's making Arabs look rich " I got Oil Well Money, in the dessert playing golf"

If that is offensive, you can offend me all day. I would love to have "oil well" money and play golf in the dessert.

People are too fucking sensitive these days. FUCK POLITICAL CORRECTION.

B-boy · 12-10-2008, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srmafia

lmao why would anyone get mad at the song?

It's making Arabs look rich " I got Oil Well Money, in the dessert playing golf"

If that is offensive, you can offend me all day. I would love to have "oil well" money and play golf in the dessert.

People are too fucking sensitive these days. FUCK POLITICAL CORRECTION.

Co-sign

Even if most Arabs probably don't have that oil well money, it's not meant as disrespect. Why must everything be taken the wrong way?

G Bird · 12-10-2008, 02:34 PM

Max B's version "Amalgam Money" is better than "Arab Money" in my opinion.

12-09-2008, 02:56 PM	#1
J-Banks Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 21,015 Repped: 5,294 Repped 53,425 Times in 7,839 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Neg Reps: 53 Neg Repped at 93 Times in 86 Posts	Busta Apologizes For 'Arab Money' Misunderstanding Busta Apologizes For 'Arab Money' Misunderstanding Busta Apologizes For 'Arab Money' Misunderstanding Only hours after expressing his outrage over Busta Rhymes’ controversial song “Arab Money,” Iraqi-born rapper The Narcicyst told AllHipHop.com that he received a personal phone call from Busta himself last night (December 8), apologizing for the misunderstanding created by the song. According to Narcicyst, the two rappers spent nearly half an hour on the phone discussing Busta’s original intent in making the song, which the veteran rapper says was meant to pay homage to Arab culture. The Narcicyst, whose family fled Iraq years ago after they were displaced by the political turmoil said he came to understand that there may have been a bigger culprit in Busta’s lyrical misstep. “It was a thorough explanation and he was a very respectful man,” the Narcicyst told AllHipHop.com. “He explained to me his experience as an African-American man in the States and [it] seemed to me as an experience that I can correlate as an Arab being in the Middle East and having been displaced from my nation and seeing my country being bombarded in the media, being misrepresented.” According to Narcicyst, Rhymes revealed that he didn't purposely disrespect Arab culture and that representing it "in a positive light" was important to his fellow rapper. "He also acknowledged that it was definitely something that spun out of control," Narcicyst continued. "You know, when you put out a song, you can’t really put out an essay on why you put out the song. And it’s always hard to explain to the masses.” While some YouTube posts of the song and/or video have already been removed from the popular website, there is no word on when or if the controversial song will be officially removed from rotation. The song is already banned in the U.K., where award winning DJ Steve Sutherland was temporarily suspended by Galaxy FM, for playing the song. As a result of Busta’s apology and The Narcicyst has also agreed to pull his response to the song, a track titled “The Real Arab Money.” “This is an example of how two people can come together and create something bigger than them,” The Narcicyst concluded. “I’m a strong believer in truth and breaking stereotypes down and not allowing people to box you in. And this whole experience has been a huge eye opener for me. This is what Hip-Hop is about. Two brothers from another mother can come to a peaceful and just conclusion for all sides.” Source: allhiphop __________________ JBanksblog.com - check it out __________________

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MS DIOR ♥ IM A FEMALE ♥ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: WITH 50 ;) Posts: 8,157 Repped: 967 Repped 717 Times in 241 Posts Neg Reps: 79 Neg Repped at 28 Times in 28 Posts	i don't the song anyway.............. __________________ CHR!SSY:TH3 OR!G!N@L..HATING IS THE SINCEREST FORM OF FLATTERY....FUCK YOU! ;)

12-10-2008, 08:05 AM	#8
yungTre2310 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SLC,PHX Posts: 72 Repped: 0 Repped 0 Times in 0 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Leave it up to busta to put sumn out like this with this type of creativity. him n swiss on a different level, niggas that dare to be different.. __________________

12-10-2008, 09:40 AM	#9
srmafia Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: New York Posts: 3,516 Repped: 1,684 Repped 629 Times in 133 Posts Neg Reps: 31 Neg Repped at 15 Times in 13 Posts	lmao why would anyone get mad at the song? It's making Arabs look rich " I got Oil Well Money, in the dessert playing golf" If that is offensive, you can offend me all day. I would love to have "oil well" money and play golf in the dessert. People are too fucking sensitive these days. FUCK POLITICAL CORRECTION. __________________ "I'm the illest nigga ever, I told you... ...I get more pussy than them dyke bitches, total."

12-10-2008, 02:34 PM	#11
G Bird Travis G Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Midwest 715 Posts: 8,097 Repped: 3,494 Repped 1,860 Times in 224 Posts Neg Reps: 4 Neg Repped at 53 Times in 22 Posts	Max B's version "Amalgam Money" is better than "Arab Money" in my opinion. __________________ "I went in for an interview, for delivery / "Locked up, felonies?" now the dude quizzin me / I'm workin on my future, why you need to know my history? / All he did was Google me, no big mystery"

12-09-2008, 03:24 PM	#2
CaMRoN24 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 940 Repped: 698 Repped 18 Times in 16 Posts Neg Reps: 7 Neg Repped at 5 Times in 4 Posts	wtf this is stupid

12-09-2008, 03:40 PM	#3
ez4menyou Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: va all day baby Posts: 871 Repped: 165 Repped 27 Times in 11 Posts Neg Reps: 7 Neg Repped at 4 Times in 4 Posts	that song was fire from busta

12-09-2008, 05:47 PM	#4
anzee11 Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,252 Repped: 389 Repped 77 Times in 48 Posts Neg Reps: 14 Neg Repped at 3 Times in 3 Posts	I don't think this song will be on his new album. Musically, Busta's been in a stagnant situation lately and this won't help.

12-09-2008, 07:56 PM	#5
Face.The.Pain Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: . Posts: 2,678 Repped: 1,161 Repped 895 Times in 96 Posts Neg Reps: 82 Neg Repped at 36 Times in 27 Posts	who gives a fuck this song is garbage anyway

12-09-2008, 08:08 PM	#6
\|Seraphim\| Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 482 Repped: 248 Repped 9 Times in 6 Posts Neg Reps: 2 Neg Repped at 1 Time in 1 Post	Yeah the song is garbage, but I guess I could see why he might be a little pissed.

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