Busta Rhymes
Trevor George Smith Jr.
Busta Rhymes is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1989.
- Profession
- Rapper, Record producer, Songwriter
- From
- New York City, New York
- Born
- May 20, 1972
- Years active
- 1989–present
Early life
Born in Brooklyn and raised partly in Long Island, Trevor Smith first emerged as a member of the group Leaders of the New School.
Career
His solo debut "The Coming" launched a hit-filled run defined by his rapid-fire double-time flow and vivid, theatrical music videos across albums like "When Disaster Strikes."
Major achievements
He earned numerous Grammy nominations and is regarded as one of the fastest and most distinctive technical rappers in the genre.
Legacy
Busta Rhymes elevated energy and visual spectacle in hip-hop, influencing the genre's approach to flow and performance.
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