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Jamie Foxx is back at it, flexing his iconic celebrity impression skills. But this time, hes channeling the one and only Busta Rhymes, yall. The Oscar-winning actor dropped a video on Instagram thats got everybody shook, serving up a spot-on tribute to the Make It Clap lyricist. From the voice to the demeanor, Jamie had it all on lock. So, how did he pull it off, and did he do Busta justice?
On Wednesday, August 27, Jamie took to Instagram with a video that proves his impression game is still unmatched. Posted up in his car, rocking shades, the Ray star channeled Bustas signature flow with ease. Mimicking the rappers iconic voice, Jamie talked about his solo career, delivering lines with the same energy as the Whats It Gonna Be hitmaker.
Roomies, close your eyes, and youd swear Busta Rhymes himself was speaking in the video. Jamie went on to caption the post, Peace to Tha god been working on this one for a minute. Its a tribute. Because hes my dear friend I hope I did you justice He’s been perfecting this for a while, and it shows!
Over in The Shade Rooms comments, people are cracking all the way up. In fact, many agreed that Jamie cant be touched when it comes to celebrity impressions, calling him one of one. Peep their responses below
@_prentice wrote, I never seen an impersonation from Jamie that wasnt on ”
@thejcharm wrote, The most talented Guy out there hands down
@cam1alexander wrote, Jamie be bored as hell what made you sit in yo car and think of this
@gizmothaplaya wrote, Jamie Foxx might just be the GOAT when it comes to celebrity impersonations haha
@styledbyamonet wrote, Jamie Foxx Show was funnier than Martin. Fight me or follow me
@legalbeauty313 wrote, He’s always on point with the impersonations! Now that’s talent!
@definitelypaid wrote, Its the fact he can do guys AND girls thats undeniable talent. His Jennifer Hudson on jimmy Fallon is crazy
@nicolethekey agreed that, If you close your eyes the first one is Busta too
It’s been quite the summer for Jamie as he reminded us why he is and always will be a national treasure. At the ‘2025 BET Awards’ in June, he accepted the Ultimate Icon Award at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, leaving the audience in tears. After being introduced by Stevie Wonder, Jamie opened up about his 2023 stroke caused by a brain bleed that nearly took his life.
Shortly after BET held a tribute to the stars we’d lost in the past year, Jamie took to the stage during his speech, saying:
“When I saw that in memoriam, I was like, ‘Man, that could’ve been me,'” he said, per USA TODAY. But I don’t know why I went through what I went through, but I know that my second chance, I’m not going to turn it down.”
Additionally, he shared how his daughter Anelise’sguitar-playing in his hospital room kept his vitals steady. “I realized God was in her guitar,” he told the audience. Jamie also gave a heartfelt shoutout to his daughter Corinne, who stepped up when he needed her most. Reflecting on his journey, Jamie told her:
“You’ve always taken a backseat to everything. But when you needed to drive it, you drove. And you made sure I was here. And at a certain point, I’m going to stop crying, but I’m not going to stop yet.”
Editor’s Note: This headline was corrected to remove an extra word.
