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Online critics are busting out their opinions.
During the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Busta Rhymes performed while on the “World of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Chocolate Factory” float designed by Nickelodeon and Paramount.
The iconic rapper and producer, 53, sang and danced along giant ninja turtles on the platform. However, viewers accused Rhymes, whose real name is Trevor Tahiem Smith Jr., of lip-syncing.
“LOL-ing at Busta completely forgetting he recorded ad-libs for his lip sync in the Thanksgiving Day parade,” one social media user wrote on X.
“I really am so grateful for Busta Rhymes lip synching on a float with the Ninja Turtles… this is what I need in life,” another viewer shared.
“Busta Rhymes lip syncing was a bad call,” an unamused person wrote on the app.
However, the majority of the internet loved the Grammy nominee’s performance.
“There is nothing more uniquely American than watching Busta Rhymes perform with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on a Thursday morning in November,” one user penned on X. “Happy Thanksgiving y’all.”
“This was actually just a Busta Rhymes concert interrupted by a parade,” tweeted another.
Rounding out the positive remarks, a third fan wrote: “Busta rhymes singing break ya neck on the teenage mutant ninja turtle float…lil Jon signing [sic] turn down for what on the toys r us float…idk wtf is going on….give whoever is in charge of this parade a raise.”
The Post reached out to Rhymes’ rep for comment.
Thursday marked the artist’s first time performing at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
“WHEN I TELL YOU THAT THE BLESSINGS DON’T STOP SO WE WON’T EVER STOP, WORDS CAN’T EVEN DESCRIBE HOW MUCH I REALLY MEAN IT!!!! I REALLY WANT TO THANK EVERYONE THAT HELPED TURN THIS DAY INTO SUCH A MAGICAL ONE WITH THE @macysTHANKSGIVING DAY PARADE AND EVERYONE INVOLVED THAT PARTICIPATED IN MAKING THIS MOMENT COME TO FRUITION!!!,” Rhymes gushed on Instagram alongside a clip from the moment.
Along with Busta Rhymes and Lil Jon, the festivities also featured performances from Cynthia Erivo, Ciara, Mickey Guyton and Debbie Gibson.
This isn’t the first time performers have come under fire for lip-synching, but, it is normal for them to do so during the Turkey Day parade.
In 2018, after fans called out Rita Ora for lip-synching on her float at the parade, John Legend explained why.
“Fun fact. We all have to lip sync on this parade because the floats don’t have the capacity to handle the sound requirements for a live performance. Hope y’all enjoyed it anyway,” Legend shared on X at the time.
The hitmaker, 46, added, “Know that if you come to my shows, the vocals are 100% live!”
Legend also performed on a float that year.
Ora, 35, posted to her own social media, echoing her fellow performer’s sentiments.
“Fun fact @johnlegend thank you for clarifying what I was about to also tweet,” she wrote at the time. “It’s annoying for us but anyway! All my shows are 100 percent live always have been! When you come to a ORA show get ready! Back to holidays! Have a good one guys!”
The 99th parade was hosted by Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb, who left “Today” last January.
And the crowd was once again jam-packed.
One man told The Post he claimed a spot for himself and his family at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday. He brought along playing cards, tablets and hot beverages to keep everyone busy.
“We are a few families. All the dads came earlier and the moms and children came later. The dads came earlier to get front row seats,” Eric said.
“It’s been our tradition for the last five years.”