Editing Bootsy Collins (section)

===2000s–present===
Collins provided lead vocals for the [[Fatboy Slim]] song "[[Weapon of Choice (song)|Weapon of Choice]]" from his 2000 album ''[[Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars]]''.  Collins vocals quote the book ''[[Dune (book)|Dune]]'' ("Walk without rhythm and you won't attract the worm").  The song won multiple [[MTV Video Music Award]]s and a [[Grammy Award for Best Music Video]].

In 2004 Collins contributed to Christian rap artist [[TobyMac]]'s ''[[Welcome to Diverse City]]'' album, collaborating on the "Diverse City" track, a song praised as one of the best on the album.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/welcome-to-diverse-city-mw0000398308 |title=TobyMac - Welcome to Diverse City Album Reviews, Songs & More  |website=[[AllMusic]]}}</ref> The album won the 2005 Dove Award for Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.learnreligions.com/types-of-christian-gospel-music-708423|title=The Many Types of Christian & Gospel Music|website=Learnreligion.com|access-date=May 22, 2024}}</ref>

In October 2005, Collins co-wrote a song celebrating the resurgence of his hometown team, the [[Cincinnati Bengals]] of the [[National Football League]] called "Fear Da Tiger" which features "raps" written and performed by several Bengals players, including [[defensive end]] Duane Clemons, offensive tackle Stacy Andrews, and center Ben Wilkerson.  An edited version of the song was made into a music video which features cameos by many other Bengals players. Collins appeared with Little Richard, [[Bernie Worrell]], and other notable musicians as the band playing with [[Hank Williams, Jr.]] for the ''[[Monday Night Football]]'' opening during for the 2006 season. Collins was the only all star to return with Williams for the 2007 season.

He also sings "Marshal Law", the theme song of the [[Cincinnati Marshals]] indoor football team and debuted the song in 2006<ref name="JB death">{{cite news |url=http://prince.org/msg/8/224952?pr |title=James Brown's death shines light on saving King Records |via=prince.org |date=April 15, 2007 |first=Dave |last=Hoekstra |location=Cincinnati |access-date=November 28, 2017}}</ref> at half time of the April 29 Marshals home game against the West Palm Beach Phantoms.

In 2006, [[ABC Entertainment]]/A Charly Films Release released a DVD and CD from Collins and the New Rubber Band's concert at the 1998 [[North Sea Jazz Festival]]. Soon after the release, Collins split from long-time friend and guitarist Odhran "The Bodhran" Rameriz, citing creative differences as the reason.

Later that same year, Collins released the holiday album ''[[Christmas Is 4 Ever]]''. This represents the first Christmas-themed album made by a member of the P-Funk musical collective. The album features re-workings of Christmas standards as well as original compositions.

In April 2007, Collins announced plans to open Bootsy's, a restaurant/club with Cincinnati area restaurateur Jeff Ruby.  The venue operated from 2008 to 2010. It featured live musical acts, a museum dedicated to Collins's musical career and Spanish, Central and South American cuisine.

In June 2007, Collins, along with [[Catfish Collins]], [[Clyde Stubblefield]], [[John "Jabo" Starks]], and [[Bernie Worrell]], participated in the recording of the soundtrack for the movie ''[[Superbad (film)|Superbad]]''.  In December of that year they (without Worrell) went on to perform the first tribute concert remembering James Brown.

In July 2007, Collins also told ''Billboard'' magazine that he was working on a project named [[Science Faxtion]] and an album called ''[[Living on Another Frequency]]'' in which he serves as bassist and co-producer along with his lead vocalist [[Greg Hampton]]. The band also features guitarist Buckethead and drummer [[Bryan Mantia|Brain]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1051629/collins-looks-to-future-with-science-faction |title=Collins Looks To Future with Science Faction |work= Billboard.com |date=June 11, 2007|access-date=2011-07-06}}</ref> The album was released in November 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bootsycollins.com/news.html |title=Bootzilla Productions |website= bootsycollins.com |publisher=Bootsy Collins|access-date=2011-07-06 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708083333/http://www.bootsycollins.com/news.html |archive-date=July 8, 2011}}</ref>
[[File:Bootsy Collins and Fatboy Slim.jpg|thumb|Collins and [[Fatboy Slim]], 2008]]
Collins promoted [[Rock the Vote]] for its 2008 campaign together with Buckethead.<ref>{{cite web |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081208080001/http://www.blog.rockthevote.com/labels/Buckethead.html  |archive-date=December 8, 2008 |url-status=dead |url=http://www.blog.rockthevote.com/labels/Buckethead.html |website=rockthevote.com |date=September 29, 2008 |title=Rhymefest at Wilberforce and University of Cincinnati |access-date=November 28, 2017}}</ref>

Collins portrayed a radio DJ in the 2013 video game, ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]'', in which several of his own songs were featured.<ref>[https://www.theglobeandmail.com/technology/gaming/the-best-part-of-gta-v-will-be-the-radio-again/article14307396/ "The best part of GTA V will be the radio, again"]. ''The Globe and Mail'' (September 13, 2013). Retrieved 2014-04-25.</ref>

Collins has also collaborated extensively with [[Bill Laswell]], [[Buckethead]], and also frequently collaborated with fellow bassist [[Victor Wooten]].

In 2018, Collins did a song with singer [[Kali Uchis]] called "[[After the Storm (Kali Uchis song)|After the Storm]]".

On December 14, 2018, Collins played a show with Detroit-based funk artist [[GRiZ]], and also collaborated on a new song with GRiZ.

In January 2019, Collins announced on Facebook that he would be retiring from live performances for health reasons:<ref name=Grove></ref>

{{blockquote|Time has come for Me to tell all our Funkateers that I will Not be Playing Bass in Concerts anymore. I have decided to become a Coach for up & coming Musicians. I know u r Disappointed just think for a moment how I feel. Doc said to much pressure on my Inner-Ear & Right Hand. Yeah, I had to make up my Mind, so I did. 2019 Sheriff Ping Ping Ping will continue to Funk from the Studio but Not Live playing Bass on Stage. I know u got question & I don't have answers, maybe one day u to will understand. Just remember; That This Year will be the Funkiest Year of them All. Watch for it. Bootsy baby!!!<ref name=Grove></ref>}}

He wrote that he would be releasing a new album that year, and that he would continue to work in the studio and mentor young musicians.<ref name=Grove>{{cite web |url=http://thesource.com/2019/01/04/bootsy-collins-retires-from-live-performing/ |title=Bootsy Collins Retires From Live Performing |first=Rashad |last=Grove |date=January 4, 2019 |work=[[The Source (magazine)|The Source]] |access-date=January 26, 2019}}</ref>

On February 25, 2021, it was announced that Collins would be making an appearance as the "special guest host" of ''[[An Evening with Silk Sonic]]'', the first studio album from [[Silk Sonic]], a collaboration between [[Bruno Mars]] and [[Anderson .Paak]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/bruno-mars-anderson-paak-new-band-silk-sonic-announce-album-2889601|title=Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak form new band Silk Sonic, announce album|last=Gallagher|first=Alex|work=NME|date=February 26, 2021|access-date=February 26, 2021}}</ref> He was the one who came up with the band's name (much like he did with [[Babyface (musician)|Babyface]]), and acts as the album's narrator, "threading" the songs together.<ref name="AS">{{cite web|url=https://americansongwriter.com/bruno-mars-and-anderson-paak-leave-the-door-open-for-their-new-band-silk-sonic|title=Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak "Leave the Door Open" for Their New Band, Silk Sonic|last=Crone|first=Madeline|work=[[American Songwriter]]|date=March 5, 2021|access-date=March 5, 2021}}</ref>

On July 7, 2022, Collins served as emcee for the opening ceremony for the [[2022 World Games]] in [[Birmingham, Alabama]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1110827/bootsy-collins-birmingham-world-games |title=Bootsy Collins named Master of the Ceremonies for Birmingham 2022 World Games |first=Owen |last=Lloyd |date=July 27, 2021 |work=Inside the Games |access-date=July 9, 2022}}</ref>