Rapper Spliff Star, best known as Busta Rhymes’ longtime hype man, is recovering from open heart surgery.

Busta posted a screenshot of their Facetime call on Instagram and shared a heartfelt message for his longtime collaborator. “I’m the happiest mu’fucka in the world right now seeing my brother for the 1st time since his heart procedure earlier today.” . According to the Busta’s post, Spliff Star had a life-threatening condition and doctors said his heart wasn’t functioning properly.