10 Best Guest Verses In Rap History

10. Busta Rhymes - Scenario (A Tribe Called Quest)

Scenario was the third single off A Tribe Called Quest’s magnum opus Low End Theory. It’s cited by countless artists as a major inspiration and is considered a massively influential track in the context of hip-hop history. But one of the biggest impacts is that it was the mainstream debut of the Leaders of the New School, most especially Busta Rhymes.

On Scenario Busta fits seamlessly into A Tribe Called Quest’s signature style, the back and forth group flow that makes them great. He manages to stand out with a great verse without cramping the style of the original artists. It’s a brilliant moment that is often lost within the greatness that is Low End Theory but it was still a great sign of things to come.

Busta's verse:

Hey what we gon DO! in '92, even though we had FUN! in '91
Quick to turn my day, all things comin down
Run up on the new sound, leavin cracks in the ground
What's goin on my man (GOD DAMN!) and now my brain is hurtin
Busta, rhythm will hit 'em, then I get 'em
Rip on 'em, s**t on 'em, hit on 'em, then I will sit on 'em
Open up your mouth if you want the food
Take in full, Flipmode, cuz I'm in the mood, Uh-heh, uh-heh
Yeah man, that's how it goes
Body drippin with blood comin out your nose
Give me a band-aid, what are you askin for? (MORE!)
All in your secret and pure
Adverse, they said, check it and I bust a new rap
Rap, Busta Rhymes, and bust this wicked rap
Yeah y'all in '92, I'm packin my ant spray (ANYWAY!)
Tickle it, Tribe Called Quest, Leaders of the New School
Mad brothas would still think...Rhow, Rhow, Rhow!!!
To my dragon, baby, stop whining
I see my influence still shining
More crazy in '92, uh oh, time to go, yo
That's the Scenario!