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Busta Rhymes
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American rapper (born 1972)
Busta Rhymes is an American rapper born in 1972 who became known for his distinctive style and high-energy performances in hip-hop music. He is considered an influential figure in rap who helped shape the genre through his innovative approach to delivery and lyrics.
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- Works
- 1
Top works
- Rock, Rock, Rock on
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Music · MusicBrainz
- Type
- Person
- Gender
- Male
- Origin
- United States
- Active from
- 1972-05-20
Discography
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- 2,187,166
- Total plays
- 27,610,917
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Trevor George Smith Jr. (born May 20, 1972 in Brooklyn, New York), better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes, is an American rapper and actor signed to Universal Motown. He began his rap career in the group Leaders of the New School, and had his breakout moment when they featured on A Tribe Called Quest's hit, Scenario. Busta then released his debut album, The Coming, in 1996. He has since released 1997's When Disaster Strikes, 1998's E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front <a h
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- Pharmacological modulation of anxiety-like phenotypes in adult zebrafish behavioral models
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Quotes
- “I try to really understand every aspect of the most high; for me, the most high is Allah... I live my life by Islam.”
- “Fuck that! Look at shorty, she a little cutie yo (yeah)The way she shake it make me wanna get all in the booty yo (whoo!)Top miss, just hit the bangin' bitches in videos (huh?)”
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Key facts
- Born
- Trevor George Smith Jr. , ( 1972-05-20 ) May 20, 1972 (age 54) , New York City , U.S.
- Other name
- Trevor Taheim Smith
- Education
- Uniondale High School
- Occupations
- Rapper singer songwriter record producer actor music executive businessman
- Years active
- 1986–present
- Works
- Discography production
- Relatives
- Rampage (cousin)
- Awards
- Full list
- Origin
- Hempstead, New York , U.S.
- Genres
- East Coast hip-hop progressive rap
- Instruments
- Vocals samplers drums
- Labels
- Empire Conglomerate Epic Violator Republic Cash Money Young Money Universal Motown Interscope Aftermath J Elektra
- Member of
- Flipmode Squad
- Formerly of
- Leaders of the New School
- Website
- bustarhymesuniverse .com
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- Official website
- bustarhymesuniverse.com
- Image
- Busta Rhymes (52380599657) (cropped).jpg
- Number of children
- 6
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- Busta Rhymes
- date of birth
- 1972-05-20
- start of work period
- 1986-00-00
- birth name
- Trevor George Smith Jr.
- pseudonym
- Trevor Taheim Smith
- social media followers
- 3931514
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Trevor George Smith Jr. (born May 20, 1972), known professionally as Busta Rhymes, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. He has received 12 Grammy Award nominations, making him one of the most-nominated artists without a win. Billboard and Vibe ranked him among the 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time, while Forbes listed him among the greatest rappers on their list of the "50 Top Rappers of All Time". Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the moniker Busta Rhymes, after NFL and CFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes.
Rhymes was an original member of Leaders of the New School, a group that attracted national attention while opening on tour for Public Enemy. He gained further exposure for their guest appearance on A Tribe Called Quest's "Scenario". Shortly after, Leaders of the New School disbanded, leading Rhymes to become a sought-after solo artist, appearing on numerous tracks for other artists before his debut solo album, The Coming (1996). Critically acclaimed, the album debuted within the top ten of the Billboard 200, received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and was nominated for a Grammy Award.