Madison Square Garden turned up the heat at halftime of Game 2 between the Knicks and Pacers, with none other than Busta Rhymes lighting up the mic. The legendary rapper brought his signature rapid-fire delivery to the Eastern Conference Finals, and fans couldn’t get enough. But just how much did Busta rake in for his halftime cameo?
Well, for typical NBA halftime performers, the check usually ranges from a humble $500 to $3,000. But Busta Rhymes is no ordinary halftime act—he’s an 11-time Grammy nominee and one of the most influential MCs of all time. For private U.S. gigs, his appearance fee typically lands between $150,000 and $299,000. So MSG probably had to cough up somewhere in that ballpark, especially for an Eastern Conference Finals showcase with millions watching.
And while the fans were bouncing to Break Ya Neck, the Knicks and Pacers were locked in a gritty battle. At halftime, it was Pascal Siakam keeping Indiana in it with 23 points on 9-of-14 shooting, while Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 17 points. Myles Turner and Tyrese Haliburton, meanwhile, were ice cold. Advantage: MSG’s sound system.
Was it a playoff game or a mini hip-hop concert? Either way, Knicks fans got their money’s worth—and Busta definitely got his.
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