BUSTA RHYMES

Busta Rhymes

Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., (born May 20, 1972), better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes, is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes. Early in his career, he was known for his wild style and fashion, and today is best known for his intricate rapping technique, which involves rapping at a fast rate with lots of internal rhyme and half rhyme, and to date has received eleven Grammy nominations for his musical work. About.com included him on its list of the 50 Greatest MCs of Our Time (1987–2007), while Steve Huey of Allmusic called him one of the best and most prolific rappers of the '90s. In 2012, The Source placed him on their list of the Top 50 Lyricists of All Time. MTV has called him "one of hip-hop's greatest visual artists." He was both a member of Leaders of the New School and a founding member of the label and group Flipmode AKA the Conglomerate.

Birth name: Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr.

Born: May 20, 1972 (age 40)

Origin: Brooklyn, New York, U.S.

Genres: Hip hop

Occupations: Rapper, actor

Years active: 1989–present

Labels: Conglomerate, Elektra, J, Aftermath, Universal Motown, Cash Money

Associated acts: Leaders of the New School, A Tribe Called Quest, Flipmode Squad, Spliff Star, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Nas, N.O.R.E., The Notorious B.I.G., Pharrell, Swizz Beatz, DMX, Mystikal, Wu-Tang Clan, M.O.P., Timati, 50 Cent, Chris Brown, Game, Royce da 5'9, Slaughterhouse, Ozzy Osbourne

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Concert:
Busta Rhymes Everything Remains Raw

Album:
Busta Rhymes - The Coming  (1996)

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