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Hip Hop Busta Rhymes

Legends Nas, Kid Capri, DJ Scratch, Busta Rhymes, Kool Rock Ski + More Celebrate Hip Hop’s 48th Birthday

Legends Nas, Kid Capri, DJ Scratch, Busta Rhymes, Kool Rock Ski + More Celebrate Hip Hop’s 48th Birthday

T-Pain Credits André 3000, Busta Rhymes, David Banner & More For Being Teachers To His Style

Busta Rhymes Locks In-Studio With Metro Boomin

Busta Rhymes Locks In-Studio With Metro Boomin

Method Man, Busta Rhymes, Swizz Beatz, Griselda & More Honor DMX At 2021 BET Awards

Method Man, Busta Rhymes, Swizz Beatz, Griselda & More Honor DMX At 2021 BET Awards

Busta Rhymes Hypes Collab With The Neptunes’ Pharrell & Chad Hugo

Busta Rhymes Hypes Collab With The Neptunes’ Pharrell & Chad Hugo

50 Cent, Fat Joe, Killer Mike, Busta Rhymes & More Rally Around Snoop Dogg’s Mother

50 Cent, Fat Joe, Killer Mike, Busta Rhymes & More Rally Around Snoop Dogg’s Mother

Method Man, Busta Rhymes, Eve, Swizz Beatz, Public Enemy, The Kid LAROI & More Mourn DMX’s Death

Method Man, Busta Rhymes, Eve, Swizz Beatz, Public Enemy, The Kid LAROI & More Mourn DMX’s Death

Busta Rhymes & Mariah Carey Continue 2003 Plotline For ‘Where I Belong’ Video

Phife Dawg, Redman & Busta Rhymes Resurrect That New York Sh*t For ‘Nutshell Pt. 2’ Video

J. Cole, Busta Rhymes & More Can Attest To The Influence Of ‘Coming To America’ On Hip Hop

Busta Rhymes Honors OG Bob Marley Collaborator Bunny Wailer Following Reggae Legend’s Death

Busta Rhymes Honors OG Bob Marley Collaborator Bunny Wailer Following Reggae Legend’s Death

2Pac Affiliate EDI Mean Shows Off Impressive Weight Loss Journey

2Pac Affiliate EDI Mean Shows Off Impressive Weight Loss Journey

Phife Dawg’s Posthumous Solo Album Rollout Begins With ‘Nutshell 2’ Single Featuring Redman & Busta Rhymes

Rap Stars From 2 Chainz To Megan Thee Stallion To Method Man Have Been Setting Positive Fitness Examples For Fans

Busta Rhymes Ante Up’s ‘Czar (Remix)’ Video With M.O.P. & ‘Whoopty’ Rapper CJ

Chris Rock Remembers Busta Rhymes Carrying Him Out Of Jam Master Jay’s Funeral: ‘I Was Crying So Hard’

Chris Rock Remembers Busta Rhymes Carrying Him Out Of Jam Master Jay’s Funeral: ‘I Was Crying So Hard’

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Real Name: Trevor Taheim Smith

Aliases: Bus-a-Bus, The Dungeon Dragon

Busta Rhymes
BORN:
May 20, 1972
AGE:
53
NET WORTH:
$65 million
HEIGHT:
6'1

BIO

One of the most charismatic and animated MCs to ever emerge on the Hip Hop landscape, Busta Rhymes has been a fixture of the culture for over 30 years. Breaking into the game with The Leaders of the New School, Busta’s guest appearances on A Tribe Called Quest’s “Scenario” and Craig Mack’s “Flava In Ya Ear” remix set the stage for his hugely successful solo career that was launched with his debut LP, The Coming. He went on to create several platinum albums, such as When Disaster Strikes, Extinction Level Event, Genesis and several others. Throughout his career, he’s dropped classic singles and iconic, innovative music videos that were ahead of their time. Proving his continued relevance in the game, he dropped Extinction Level Event Part 2: The Wrath of God in 2020. With other-worldly lyrical skills rapped at amazing speeds and an unparalleled live show, Busta Rhymes remains one of the most renowned MCs of all time.

PROPS

  • Five platinum and two gold albums
  • 10 top 40 songs on the Billboard Hot 100
  • Been featured on over 300 songs
  • Closely affiliated with A Tribe Called Quest
  • Entered the the Guinness Book of World Records in 2000 for having said the most syllables in one second
  • 2006's The Big Bang earned him his first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200

Top Busta Rhymes Questions

How many albums did Leaders of the New School record?

The group released two albums, A Future Without a Past in 1991 and T.I.M.E. in 1993, before disbanding.

What borough is Busta Rhymes from?

Busta Rhymes is from Brooklyn, New York. In fact, he attended George Westinghouse High School along with The Notorious B.I.G. and JAY-Z.

Has Busta Rhymes ever won a Grammy award?

Busta Rhymes has been nominated 12 times but has yet to win a Grammy Award.

Which famous rapper gave Busta Rhymes his distinctive stage name?

His first rap name was Chilly-O-Ski, but Chuck D of Public Enemy renamed him Busta Rhymes after the former Minnesota Viking, George “Buster” Rhymes, when he saw him perform live.

What movie did Busta Rhymes make his acting debut in?

Busta Rhymes made his film debut in 1993's Who’s The Man? The movie also starred Doctor Dré and Ed Lover, as well as Terrence Howard.

Has Busta Rhymes ever been a part of the clothing industry?

Busta Rhymes launched his own clothing line, Bushi, in 1999. The company’s name was derived from the Japanese word for warrior “bushido.” Busta designed all the clothing himself alongside partner Rasheed Booth.

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