Busta Rhymes thanked LL Cool J and his mother as he received the Global Icon gong at the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) on Sunday (10.11.24). The 52-year-old rap star admitted that he was thrilled to win the Icon award, after “34 years of professionally recording”. Speaking on stage at the Co-op Live in Manchester, Busta said: “This is my first time here. I’ve never got an award from MTV before. “Thirty-four years of professionally recording, this is the first time I’m getting an award from MTV. It feels f****** incredible.” Busta thanked his mother – who he described as his best friend – and …