Just one day after being detained at a British airport, Busta Rhymes is being allowed to perform at a charity concert at London's Royal Albert Hall on Friday night. The rapper was detained by London authorities when he arrived at the airport on Thursday. British immigration officials were attempting to have the rapper sent back to the due to his criminal record.

"We are selective about who we let into the UK and will oppose this entry to the UK of people who have been found guilty of serious criminal offenses abroad," a spokesperson for the Immigration Department said in a statement. "It's important that people play by the rules and earn the right to stay."

A high court judge ruled in Rhymes' favor and ordered that the rap star be released and allowed to perform at the concert. John Legend and Ludacris are also set to perform at the show, which celebrate 5,000 fans who obtained tickets by doing volunteer work.

Busta Rhymes is definitely not out of the rap game. The rapper took to the airwaves to confirm his new record deal in an interview with New York radio personality DJ Envy. Busta set the record straight on moving from Aftermath/Interscope records to his new home at Universal Motown.

The rumor mill has been swirling about Busta's departure from the label and of a possible beef with Jimmy Iovine, chairman of Interscope. "Big up to Interscope for, you know, giving me the leaked joints and the set ups," he said. "Now we gonna consider those the leaked joints."

According to Busta, the move over to Universal/Motown will not change his relationship with his label head and producer Dr. Dre. "Me and Dre are still good," he said. "So even though I'm not in business with Aftermath or Interscope, I'm still with Aftermath. Me and Dre are always gonna be good."

Busta's latest project which was originally named 'Blessed' and scheduled for release this past summer has been renamed 'B.O.M.B.' and will drop on Dec. 9. 'B.O.M.B.' is the acronym for 'Back On MyBulls---,'" he added. "I just want the world to know it's official,' he said in the interview. 'New single from Busta Rhymes' new album, 'B.O.M.B.,' is called 'Arab Money.' Let's do it!"

It was a packed house at Long Island, New York's Jones Beach Theater and concertgoers at the 2008 Rock the Bells international festival were in hip-hop heaven. While the traveling festival features more than 20 hot acts, it was the headliners and surprise appearances that garnered the most excitement from the New York crowd. This year's festival was all about reunions. A recently reunited Fatlip, Slimkid3, Imani and Bootie Brown, better known as The Pharcyde, took the stage and ran through 'Runnin',' 'Drop' and 'Passin' Me By' as backpackers bopped their heads to the foursomes' hits.

Raekwon and Ghostface Killah, who appeared a bit dazed and confused at times, represented for the Wu-Tang Clan and performed tracks from 'Only Built 4 Cuban Linx' as well as Wu classics. Mos Def shared the stage with Talib Kweli for a mini-Black Star set. As expected, Method Man and Redman -- unarguably two of the livest performers -- got the crowd going as they climbed speakers and jumped into the crowd. Red and Meth celebrated the old school with guest appearances by EPMD and Slick Rick. But it was Nas' performance -- with a full band -- that stole the show when God's Son brought out fellow hip-hop icon Jay-Z. The crowd went wild as Nas and Jay performed 'Success' and 'Black Republican' before Hova took a bow and exited the stage.

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Busta Rhymes will hit the road with rockers Linkin Park, former Audioslave singer Chris Cornell, the Bravery and Ashes Divide on the Projekt Revolution tour, which kicks off July 16 in Mansfield, Massachusetts, wrapping August 24 in Houston.

The rapper teamed up with Linkin Park on 'We Made It' an anthemic track featured on his upcoming album, 'Blessed.' "It made perfect sense for us to be on the tour together, so we could perform ['We Made It'] and bring it to life for people every night," Rhymes said in a recent interview.

And don't think the rapper's collaboration with the rock crowd has changed him. Busta Bust has switched up his style just yet. "I'm really one that loves the traditional sense of hip-hop," Rhymes admits. "I like microphones and turntables."

Artist: Busta Rhymes
Song: 'Don't Touch Me'
Why You Should Watch: Busta channels James Brown and rocks his signature colorful jacket with a matching hat combo in the video for his high-energy first single off his upcoming album, 'I'm Blessed.'

Busta Rhymes returns with buzz single "Don't Touch Me (Throw da Water on 'Em)," from upcoming album 'Blessed.' Produced by Sean C and LV of the Hitmen, the conga drum-powered track follows the same format as 2006's 'Touch It' where Bus-a-Bus goes from subdued, rapid fire delivery to straight wiling out on the hook. The song marks a return to form for Busta, and a lesson in breath control for all the studio-punch-in rappers of the world (looking at you Lupe!).

Listen to 'Don't Touch Me (Throw da Water on 'Em)'

Busta Rhymes appeared in Manhattan Criminal court today and was sentenced to three years' probation for his involvement in two assault cases. In January, the 35-year-old rapper, whose real name is Trevor Smith, pleaded guilty to attacking his former driver Edward Hatchett and assaulting a fan following a concert .

Smith was also ordered to perform 10 days of community service, pay a $1,250 fine for driving while intoxicated with a suspended license and enroll in a drunk driving program.

In addition to the sentence, the rap star received a stern warning from judge Larry Stephen. "If you mess up, you're going to jail," Stephen said in court. "I've given you a chance."

After the sentencing, Smith took the opportunity to assure the public that he has no intentions of disappointing Judge Stephen. "I have no trouble being a good dude because that's what I am," Smith told reporters. Read the full story.

New York rapper Busta Rhymes was sentenced to three years probation and 10 days of community service on Wednesday, stemming from the assault of his former driver and a fan.

The rapper, whose real name is Trevor Smith, was also fined $1,250 for driving while intoxicated. Smith's license was also suspended.

The 35-year-old rap star plead guilty to all charges, including two assault charges and one DUI. In accordance with his sentencing, Smith will have to enroll in a drunk driving program. Read the full story.

Artist: DJ Khaled feat. Young Jeezy, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Big Boi, Lil Wayne, Fat Joe, Birdman and Rick Ross
Song: 'I'm So Hood (Remix)'
Why You Should Watch: Repping 'hoods all across the country, hip-hop's hottest gathered together for the remix of DJ Khaled's latest anthem.

Busta Rhymes is teaming up with Linkin Park on the track 'It Looks Like We Made It' on his upcoming album, 'Back on My BS,' due December 4.

Rhymes isn't the first rap star to collaborate with the rockers; Jay-Z and Linkin Park joined forces for 2004's mash-up album 'Collision Course.' Busta hopes to draw on the success of the rap-rock stage set by Jigga with the Cool and Dre-produced track.

"This song speaks volumes to the globe -- it ain't just about the 'hood, it ain't just about the suburbs, it's about everybody," Busta told Rolling Stone. "This is one of those songs that can't be described better than touching the souls of common people."

Artist: T.I. feat. Alfamega and Busta Rhymes
Song: 'Hurt'
Why You Should Watch: No flashy cars. No sexy girls. No problem. T.I. takes it back to basics in the video for the third single off 'T.I. vs T.I.P.'

The stars were out in full effect at Diddy's annual White Party this Labor Day weekend in the Hamptons. Previously held in St. Tropez, the party historically attracts some of the hottest names in music and fashion each year. This year, everyone from Mariah Carey and Busta Rhymes, to Ashley Olsen and Donna Karen attended the event, which features a stricter dress code than an all-female Catholic school. (Read: White attire only. Not even the slightest cream is allowed.)

See photos of Diddy and his celeb guests in their whitest ensembles, and read who was turned away from the party after the jump!

Perpetually in trouble with the law, Busta Rhymes faces yet another legal battle -- his fifth in one year. Rhymes, whose real name is Trevor Smith, is being sued by 20-year-old Robert LeBron, who claims that the rapper and his crew assaulted him after he spit on a car belonging to someone in the group.

The beating adds to the growing list of Busta's other legal troubles, which include two driving-related offenses and two additional assault charges.

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