Thousands of fans came out at the Roy Wilkins Park in Queens to see the entertainer, who was performing for the first time in the United States.

However, approximately 20 minutes into what should have been a 50-minute set, Busy's microphone was turned off signalling an abrupt end to his performance.

The event organisers, as well as members of the New York Police Department (NYPD) were given a verbal beat-down by the audience as they demanded the return of the entertainer to the stage. Busy Signal had only got a chance to warm up with songs such as Bedroom Bully, Step Out, Nah Go A Jail Again, Unknown Number, and One More Night.

Sensing that his set is about to be ended prematurely, Busy Signal implored organisers not to shorten his performance.

"Me reach a the venue from 3 o'clock and me suppose to perform at five, and now a hours later. I sat and watch everyone perform so no try cut my time. We have a contract so uno must line-up uno show so artiste can perform on time," he stated. "Me wan' perform for me people them cuz a me first time yaso," he pleaded.