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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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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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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- George
- Family name
- Smith
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupation
- actor
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Native language
- English language
- Religion
- Five-Percent Nation
- Genre
- hip-hop
- Instrument
- drum kit
- Record label
- Elektra
- 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
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- Template:Busta Rhymes
- start of work period
- 1986-00-00
- birth name
- Trevor George Smith Jr.
- pseudonym
- Trevor Taheim Smith
- social media followers
- 3931514
- writing language
- English language
- member of
- Leaders of the New School
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Encyclopedic overview
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.
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