Busta is best known for being a rapper. This reggae-influenced rapper, born Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., received acclaim for his hit Woo Hah! And his fast rhyming became popular. He is a founding member of the Conglomerate record label too. He was born in New York City, NY on May 20, 1972, and opened for
Busta Rhymes Biography
Busta is best known for being a rapper. This reggae-influenced rapper, born Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., received acclaim for his hit “Woo Hah! “And his fast rhyming became popular. He is a founding member of the Conglomerate record label too. He was born in New York City, NY on May 20, 1972, and opened for Mariah Carey once on her Mimi Tour Adventures. Like Jay-Z, DMX and The Notorious B.I.G.
Bio, Wiki
| First Name | Busta |
| Last Name | Rhymes |
| Full Name at Birth | Trevor George Smith, Jr. |
| Alternative Name | Bus-a-Bus, Trevor Tahiem Smith Jr., Trevor George Smith Jr., Busta Rhymes, Trevor George Smith, Trevor Tahiem Smith |
| Age | 48 years |
| Birthday | 20th May, 1972 |
| Birthplace | East Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA |
| Height | 6' 4¾” (195 cm) |
| Build | Large |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Religion | Muslim |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Nationality | American |
| High School | Uniondale High School |
| Occupation Text | Rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, record executive, actor |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Claim to Fame | Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See |
| Music Genre (Text) | Hip hop |
| Music Genre | Hip Hop, Rap |
| Year(s) Active | 1989–present, 1988–present, 1990–present |
| Music Style | East Coast Rap, Hardcore Rap, Alternative Rap |
| Music Mood | Aggressive, Manic, Brash, Boisterous, Rambunctious, Raucous, Volatile, Confident, Playful, Outrageous, Intense, Energetic, Irreverent, Swaggering, Visceral, Thuggish, Provocative, Confrontational, Fun, Quirky, Rowdy |
| Record Label | Conglomerate (current) Elektra, J, Aftermath, Cash Money, Interscope, Republic (former), Republic/Cash Money (former), Conglomerate (current), Elektra, The Conglomerate, Epic, Violator, Republic, Young Money, Universal Motown |
| Associated Acts | A Tribe Called Quest, Chris Brown, J Dilla, Dr. Dre, Flipmode Squad, Janet Jackson, Leaders of the New School, Lil Wayne, M.O.P., Mystikal, N.O.R.E., Swizz Beatz, Eminem, Ozzy Osbourne, O.T. Genasis, J.Doe, Mary J. Blige, Cher Lloyd, Missy Elliott, 50 Cent, Jay Z, Diddy, Obie Trice, Luther Vandross, Rick James, Mos Def, Method Man, DJ Kay Slay, Puff Daddy, Q-Tip, Dmx, Q−Tip, Rashad Smith |
| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) | Violator Management & Records |
| Brand Endorsem*nt | TV commercial for Sci-Fi Channel (1999), TV commercial for Mountain Dew (2000), TV commercial for Miller Lite (2002), TV commercial for PSP (PlayStation Portable) (2005), (2014) Appeared in Toyota's Swagger Wagon music video |
| Official Websites | twitter.com/BustaRhymes, www.facebook.com/bustarhymesworldwide/, www.instagram.com/conglomerateent/?hl=en, http://www.busta-rhymes.co.uk |
Busta Rhymes Career
Busta Rhymes Education
He attended George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High School in Brooklyn, where he met future rappers such as The Notorious B.I.G and Jay Z. Later, Rhymes studied at Samuel J. Tilden High School where he met Special Ed and Chip Fu of Fu-Schnickens.
Before Fame
He was in high school with Jay-Z, DMX, and The Notorious B.I.G.
Busta Rhymes Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Busta is 48 years old, he is 6′ 1″ (1.85 m). Hisbody measurements are still not confirmed yet. We will update you as soon as possible. His zodiac sign is Taurus.
| Height & Weight | |
| Height (Approx.) | 6 feet 4 inches (1.95m) |
| Weight (Approx.) | 98 Kg (216 lbs) |
| Body Measurements | Unknown |
| Physical Stats | |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Dress Size | Unknown |
| Shoe Size | Unknown |
Busta Rhymes Achievements
- He was named one of the most famous rappers in history, nominated for more than 10 Grammy Awards, and starred in the 2000 film, Shaft.
Busta Rhymes Movies, Music Videos
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Who's the Man? | Jawaan |
| 1993 | Strapped | Buster |
| 1995 | Higher Learning | Dreads |
| 1998 | The Rugrats Movie | Reptar Wagon (voice) |
| 2000 | Shaft | Rasaan |
| 2000 | Backstage | Himself |
| 2000 | Finding Forrester | Terrell Wallace |
| 2002 | Narc | Darnell 'Big D Love' Beery |
| 2002 | Halloween: Resurrection | Freddie Harris |
| 2004 | Full Clip | Pope |
| 2009 | Breaking Point | Al Bowen |
| 2011 | The Unforgiven | Lick Wilson |
| 2016 | King of the Dancehall | Allestar 'All Star Toasta' |
Busta Rhymes Television, TV Shows
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | New York Undercover | Himself |
| 1997 | Cosby | Phillip |
| 1997 | The Steve Harvey Show | Zack |
| 1998 | The Wayans Bros. | Himself |
| 1999 | Rugrats | Reptar Wagon (voice) |
| 2001 | Space Ghost Coast to Coast | Himself |
| 2007–2008 | The Boondocks | Flonominal (voice) |
| 2015 | Master of None | Himself |
| 2016 | Fresh Off the Boat | Himself |
| 2018 | Big City Greens | Fish (voice) |
Busta Rhymes Songs, Albums, Best Songs, Discography, New Songs, Popular Songs
- The Coming(1996)
- When Disaster Strikes…(1997)
- E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front(1998)
- Anarchy(2000)
- Genesis(2001)
- It Ain't Safe No More…(2002)
- The Big Bang(2006)
- Back on My B.S.(2009)
- Year of the Dragon(2012)
- Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God(2020)
Busta Rhymes Awards and Nominations
BillboardMusic Award
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | “Don't Cha”(withThe puss*cat Dolls) | Top-Selling Hot 100 Song of the Year | Nominated |
BillboardR&B/Hip-Hop Awards
| Year | Nominee/Work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Don't Cha(featuring Busta Rhymes) | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Sales | Won |
BET Hip Hop Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Himself | Best Live Performance | Won |
| Move the Crowd Award | Won | ||
| 2009 | Himself | Best Live Performer | Nominated |
| 2010 | “All I Do Is Win(Remix)”(withDJ Khaled,Rick Ross,T-Pain,P. Diddy,Fabolous,Fat Joe,JadakissandNicki Minaj) | Reese’s Perfect Combo Award | Nominated |
| Himself | Best Live Performer | Nominated | |
| “Look at Me Now”(withChris BrownandLil Wayne) | Best Hip Hop Video | Won | |
| Reese’s Perfect Combo Award | Won | ||
| Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse | Won | ||
| Verizon People’s Champ Award | Won |
International Dance Music Awards
| Year | Nominee/Work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Don't Cha(featuring Busta Rhymes) | Best R&B/Urban Dance Track | Won |
Soul Train Music Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | “What's It Gonna Be” | The Michael Jackson Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video | Won |
| 2006 | “Don't Cha”(with The puss*cat Dolls) | Best R&B/Soul Single, Group, Band or Duo | Nominated |
| 2007 | “I Love My Chick” (featuringKelis&will.i.am) | The Michael Jackson for Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video | Nominated |
American Music Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Busta Rhymes | Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist | Nominated |
The Source Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | What's It Gonna Be?!”(featuringJanet Jackson) | Music Video of the Year | Won |
Grammy Award
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | “Woo Hah!! Got You All in Check” | Best Rap Solo Performance | Nominated |
| 1998 | “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See” | Nominated | |
| 1999 | “Dangerous” | Nominated | |
| 2000 | “Gimme Some More” | Nominated | |
| “What's It Gonna Be?!”(featuring Janet Jackson) | Best Rap Performance By a Duo or Group | Nominated | |
| E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front | Best Rap Album | Nominated | |
| 2001 | “Fire” | Best Music Video, Short Form | Nominated |
| 2003 | “Pass the Courvoisier Pt. 2”(featuringP. Diddy&Pharrell) | Best Rap Performance By a Duo or Group | Nominated |
| 2007 | “Touch It” | Best Rap Solo Performance | Nominated |
| 2009 | Tha Carter III | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| 2012 | “Look At Me Now”(withChris Brown&Lil Wayne) | Best Rap Performance | Nominated |
| Best Rap Song | Nominated |
MTV Video Music Award
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | “Woo-Hah! Got You All in Check” | Breakthrough Video | Nominated |
| 1998 | “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See” | Best Male Video | Nominated |
| Best Rap Video | Nominated | ||
| Breakthrough Video | Nominated | ||
| Best Choreography | Nominated | ||
| 1999 | “What's It Gonna Be?!”(featuring Janet Jackson) | Best Hip-Hop Video | Nominated |
| Best Direction | Nominated | ||
| Best Special Effects | Nominated | ||
| Best Art Direction | Nominated | ||
| “Gimme Some More” | Breakthrough Video | Nominated | |
| 2002 | “Pass the Courvoisier Pt. 2”(featuring P.Diddy & Pharrell) | Best Hip-Hop Video | Nominated |
| 2003 | “I Know What You Want”(featuringMariah Carey& Flipmode Squad) | Best Hip-Hop Video | Nominated |
| 2006 | “Touch It (remix)”(featuringMary J. Blige,Rah Digga,Missy Elliott,Lloyd Banks,Papoose&DMX) | Best Male Video | Nominated |
| Best Rap Video | Nominated | ||
| 2011 | “Look At Me Now”(with Chris Brown & Lil Wayne) | Best Hip-Hop Video | Nominated |
| Best Collaboration | Nominated |
Myx Music Award
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | “Don't Cha”(featuring Busta Rhymes) | Favorite International Music Video | Won |
Smash Hits Poll Winners Party
| Year | Nominee/Work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Don't Cha(featuring Busta Rhymes) | Best Video | Won |
Busta Rhymes Martial Status, Girlfriends, Partners
Busta Rhymes had a relationship with his long-time girlfriend Joanne Wood. Wood and Rhymes began dating when they were just high school students, and even Rhyme's mother was four girls: three daughters, T'Ziah (b. 1993), T'Khi (b. 1999), and Trillian (b. 2001) and Mariah (b. 1998). However, their relationship ended with much controversy when they both entered the custody battle in the early 2000s, but Rhymes won the fight when Joanne came out as a lesbian. Rhymes also had meetings with other beautiful women, including Karrine Steffans (2001) and Eden Har'el (1998). He also has two other daughters named Cacie(b 1999) and Miracle(b. 2006) from his secret relationship.
Girlfriends Lists
- Karrine Steffans(2001)
- Eden Har'el(1998)
Busta Rhymes Family, Children, Kids, Parents, Wife
Father:AnthTrevor Smith
Mother: Geraldine Green
Brother(s): Paul Smith
Sister(s):
Marital Status:
Husband/Boyfriends:Joanne Wood
Children:4
Son(s): T'Khi Wood-Smith, T'ziah Wood-Smith, Trillian Wood-Smith
Daughter(s):Mariah Smith
Association
- He opened her Mimi Tour Adventures for Mariah Carey.
Busta Rhymes Net Worth
Busta is a well-known and popular Rapper. The main and primary source of his income comes from Singing. Let’s check how rich Busta is in 2020?
| Net Worth 2020 | $20 million |
| Annual Salary | Under Review. |
| Income Source | Primary Income source Rapper (profession) |
FAQs
How much is Busta Rhymes worth?
$20 million
Is Busta Rhymes Jamaican?
Busta Rhymes was born on 20 May 1972 to Geraldine Green and Trevor Smith Sr., both of Jamaica, in Brooklyn , New York City.
Is Busta Rhymes the fastest rapper?
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony singer Krayzie Bone and immortal Busta Rhymes both reach the Top 10, respectively, with 169 words-per-minute and 143 words-per-minute.
What is Busta Rhymes nationality?
American
How fast is Busta Rhymes in Look at Me Now?
73 bpm
Busta Rhymes Gallery
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