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Part 3: Busy Bee: Puerto Ricans Were Around But They Wanted No Part in Building Hip-Hop
Part 1: Busy Bee on Becoming Hip-Hop's First Solo MC, Witnessing Keith Cowboy Invent Hip-Hop Term
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Hip hop pioneer Busy Bee shared insights about his upbringing around notorious figures like Nicky Barnes and Guy Fisher, and his close ties with Eric Von Zip. Growing up in the Bronx during the 1970s, Busy Bee was immersed in a complex world where music and street hustling coexisted. He recounted how hustlers like Barnes and Fisher would bankroll local parties, pushing young DJs and MCs like himself into the spotlight. Busy Bee also revealed his role as a trusted associate for Eric Von Zip. Reflecting on those times, Busy Bee emphasized his unique position as both a skilled emcee and a young man navigating the harsh realities of the streets.
