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In addition to angering the Ramirez family with his lack of cooperation, Busta Rhymes pulled a no show at the wake of his slain bodyguard Israel Ramirez yesterday (February 8).
Authorities believe Busta was standing by Ramirez when he was fatally shot outside of Brooklyn's Kiss the Cactus Production studio this past Sunday.
"They're not knocking on our door to talk to us," New York Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly told reporters in regards to Bus and other potential witnesses present during the incident.
The rapper initially told cops he was inside when the shooting took place and hasn't talked to cops since witnesses have placed him at the scene of the shooting. Tony Yayo, who is believed to have left the scene with the shooter, also refuses to talk to cops. Police believe Busta's refusal to cooperate is preventing other witnesses from coming forward with key information.
"They have a code in the industry," a police source told the New York Daily News. "You don't talk to cops. if you do, your career tanks."
Meanwhile, at Ramirez's wake yesterday, the bodyguard's brother-in-law Shawn Reynolds criticized Busta and Yayo for their silent treatment.
"You think people making all of this money, they'd leave the ghetto out of them," Reynolds told the Daily News at the Century Cremation and Funeral Services. "You'd think they're making millions of dollars, they'd learn to be civilized."
Word is Busta told Ramirez's sister he would do anything in his power to make sure justice prevails. Other reports say he first told Ramirez's widow, Amelin Ramirez, he wasn't sure he could help.
"How are you going to say that when the husband of the woman you're talking to lost his life trying to protect you?" Reynolds added.
Authorities believe Ramirez was attempting to grab the gunman's firearm when he was fatally shot. Though Busta said he would appear at the wake, the rapper pulled a no show, further frustrating Ramirez's family. Baby Sham, a member of Busta's Flipmode Squad was the only affiliate to show up. Sham wasn't on location when Ramirez was gunned down.
"He gave up his life for them," Jenny Fernadez, Ramirez's sister-in-law, asked angrily at the wake. "Where are all these people? My nephew's thinking his daddy's coming home. Daddy's not coming home."
On Monday (Feb. 6), Busta Rhymes' manager and Violator CEO Chris Lighty posted a statement on his blog.
"I have to hope that my children or their children will one day know Hip-Hop without the violence," Lighty wrote. "I am sorry and send out my regards to the family of Israel Ramirez. I don't know what happened as I wasn't on the scene, so I won't comment. But it is a sad day when violence erupts and takes anyone's life.
"We have to come together as a people and try to rise above the conflicts we have on the streets of our neighborhoods," Lighty continued. "I am sure that everyone has a comment and the press will blame Hip-Hop and rappers but none of that is the case. Hip-Hop gave the opportunity for all these great stars to come together for this."
Reports suggested Busta Rhymes was simply trying to make peace on the street when the altercation turned deadly.
After the argument escalated, a man believed to be an associate of Tony Yayo's allegedly fired at least 8 shots, striking Ramirez once and killing him.
Yayo, of Queens, N.Y., released his major label debut Thoughts Of A Predict Felon in Aug. 2005. The album has sold almost 500,000 copies, powered by the hit single "So Seductive," featuring 50 Cent.
Sources stated that police believe the gunman is an associate of Tony Yayo's from Brooklyn. Authorities believe the gunman escaped in a car with the rapper, who has refused to speak to police via his lawyer, Scott Leemon.
According to reports, authorities considered checking to see if the rapper violated his probation in order to detain and question him but later ruled out the option.
Source: sohh.com & allhiphop.com
Authorities believe Busta was standing by Ramirez when he was fatally shot outside of Brooklyn's Kiss the Cactus Production studio this past Sunday.
"They're not knocking on our door to talk to us," New York Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly told reporters in regards to Bus and other potential witnesses present during the incident.
The rapper initially told cops he was inside when the shooting took place and hasn't talked to cops since witnesses have placed him at the scene of the shooting. Tony Yayo, who is believed to have left the scene with the shooter, also refuses to talk to cops. Police believe Busta's refusal to cooperate is preventing other witnesses from coming forward with key information.
"They have a code in the industry," a police source told the New York Daily News. "You don't talk to cops. if you do, your career tanks."
Meanwhile, at Ramirez's wake yesterday, the bodyguard's brother-in-law Shawn Reynolds criticized Busta and Yayo for their silent treatment.
"You think people making all of this money, they'd leave the ghetto out of them," Reynolds told the Daily News at the Century Cremation and Funeral Services. "You'd think they're making millions of dollars, they'd learn to be civilized."
Word is Busta told Ramirez's sister he would do anything in his power to make sure justice prevails. Other reports say he first told Ramirez's widow, Amelin Ramirez, he wasn't sure he could help.
"How are you going to say that when the husband of the woman you're talking to lost his life trying to protect you?" Reynolds added.
Authorities believe Ramirez was attempting to grab the gunman's firearm when he was fatally shot. Though Busta said he would appear at the wake, the rapper pulled a no show, further frustrating Ramirez's family. Baby Sham, a member of Busta's Flipmode Squad was the only affiliate to show up. Sham wasn't on location when Ramirez was gunned down.
"He gave up his life for them," Jenny Fernadez, Ramirez's sister-in-law, asked angrily at the wake. "Where are all these people? My nephew's thinking his daddy's coming home. Daddy's not coming home."
On Monday (Feb. 6), Busta Rhymes' manager and Violator CEO Chris Lighty posted a statement on his blog.
"I have to hope that my children or their children will one day know Hip-Hop without the violence," Lighty wrote. "I am sorry and send out my regards to the family of Israel Ramirez. I don't know what happened as I wasn't on the scene, so I won't comment. But it is a sad day when violence erupts and takes anyone's life.
"We have to come together as a people and try to rise above the conflicts we have on the streets of our neighborhoods," Lighty continued. "I am sure that everyone has a comment and the press will blame Hip-Hop and rappers but none of that is the case. Hip-Hop gave the opportunity for all these great stars to come together for this."
Reports suggested Busta Rhymes was simply trying to make peace on the street when the altercation turned deadly.
After the argument escalated, a man believed to be an associate of Tony Yayo's allegedly fired at least 8 shots, striking Ramirez once and killing him.
Yayo, of Queens, N.Y., released his major label debut Thoughts Of A Predict Felon in Aug. 2005. The album has sold almost 500,000 copies, powered by the hit single "So Seductive," featuring 50 Cent.
Sources stated that police believe the gunman is an associate of Tony Yayo's from Brooklyn. Authorities believe the gunman escaped in a car with the rapper, who has refused to speak to police via his lawyer, Scott Leemon.
According to reports, authorities considered checking to see if the rapper violated his probation in order to detain and question him but later ruled out the option.
Source: sohh.com & allhiphop.com
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