The Breakfast Club Mariah Carey & Busta Rhymes receive their 1st Video Music Award EVER.. this is ridiculous! + Gunna does 1st ever VMA half time
Sep 8, 2025
The latest VMAs brought surprises, with Mariah Carey and Busta Rhymes finally receiving their first Video Music Awards—an overdue recognition for these icons. Gunna wowed the crowd with his first halftime performance, setting a new standard for musical showcases at award shows. The podcast highlights memorable moments and performances, while passionately advocating for greater recognition of hip-hop and Black musicians in the industry. Personal anecdotes add a humorous touch to this vibrant celebration of music and culture.
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Generational Recognition Gap
- Lauren LaRosa highlights generational gaps in recognizing hip-hop pioneers at mainstream events.
- She argues that the VMAs audience included many who didn't know figures like Busta Rhymes, showing cultural disconnect.
Mariah's First VMA Moment
- Mariah Carey received the Michael Jackson Vanguard Award and said it was her first VMA.
- Lauren LaRosa expressed surprise that Mariah had never previously won a VMA in her long career.
Busta's Performance And Tribute
- Busta Rhymes performed a medley and gave remarks while honoring Ananda Lewis in his speech.
- Lauren criticized the VMAs for failing to include a formal tribute to Ananda Lewis elsewhere in the show.