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.Trevor George Smith Jr. (born May 20, 1972), known professionally as Busta Rhymes, is an American, singer, musician, record producer, and actor. Of gave him the Busta Rhymes, after and wide receiver. He is known for his outlandish style and fashion sense as well as his intricate and high-speed rhyming technique.
He has received 11 nominations for his work.included him on its list of the 50 Greatest MCs of Our Time (1987–2007), while Steve Huey of called him one of the best and most prolific rappers of the 1990s. In 2012, placed him on their list of the Top 50 Lyricists of All Time. Has called him 'one of hip-hop's greatest visual artists'.Busta Rhymes was an original member of. He later went on and founded the record label (initially Flipmode Entertainment) and production crew (formerly Flipmode Squad). In November 2011, Busta Rhymes signed a deal with.
On July 23, 2014, Busta Rhymes announced that he left Cash Money Records due to creative differences and was no longer on Republic.He has released nine studio albums, with the first being the 1996 album. His list of include ', ', ', ', ', ', ' and '. Contents.Early life Busta Rhymes was born Trevor George Smith Jr. In, New York City, New York on May 20, 1972 to Geraldine Green and Trevor Smith Sr. Who are from. At age 12, he moved to, and later moved to the United Kingdom, spending time in and, England, before returning to the United States. Rhymes attended in Brooklyn with future rappers such as and, as well as attending with and Chip Fu of.
Rhymes later graduated from in in 1990.Music career 1989–1995: Leaders of the New School and rising popularity. Busta Rhymes in 2002In 1989, Smith, alongside fellow natives Charlie Brown (born Bryan Higgins), Dinco D (born James Jackson) and Cut Monitor Milo (born Sheldon Scott), formed the group. The group's big break was when they became an for hip hop group. Public Enemy's gave Busta Rhymes and Charlie Brown their respective stage names. Leaders of the New School began recording in late 1989 and released their debut album in 1991 on. In early 1992, the group appeared on 's '.
In 1993, they released. Smith gained popularity from his advanced rhymes as well as his unique style that was not common of many New York rap artists at the time. Raised by two Jamaican parents, Smith embraced his heritage in his music and image as an artist. Smith was the only member of the group to wear dreads and use Jamaican slang, or Jamaican Patois, in his raps. Smith's unique style added an element to the group that allowed for rapid success. Soon after, however, internal problems arose because of Busta Rhymes's increasing popularity, and the group broke up on the set of.By the summer of 1992, Rhymes began making on songs by several artists such as, as well on the interludes to 's debut and trio 's second album.
He also appeared on the album jacket of fellow hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest's, with a host of other fellow hip-hop pioneers. In early 1993, he appeared in a cameo role in with his fellow Leaders of the New School group members. That same year, he appeared as part of an in the -directed which also starred rapper and actor and and co-starred alongside and in the film.In mid-1994, Rhymes continued to make guest appearances such as the single ' with, he teamed up with, and former classmate, on a remix to 's song ', soon after he would team up again with The Notorious B.I.G. With rappers such as and on a, ' which appeared on the to the 1995 film. At this time, Rhymes engaged in a battle rap with, rapping the first few verses of his future breakout debut single ' in early 1995. Rhymes also worked on unreleased material with artists such as.
Some or neither of the collaborations came to fruition, and Rhymes begun recording what would be his in late 1995.1995–1999: The Coming, When Disaster Strikes, and Extinction Level Event: Final World Front In the summer of 1995, Busta Rhymes began working on his solo debut album, and a month after recording was completed, he released it in March 1996. A month before the album was released, he broke out with a hit single, '. Later, he started work on his second album, which would not be released until September 1997. It produced the hit singles ' and '.In 1998, Busta Rhymes recorded.
Its lead single ' — which sampled 's theme from — reached No. 6 in the UK singles chart in January 1999. Busta Rhymes enjoyed further transatlantic success in April, when the single ', featuring, reached the US and UK Top 11. The album received prominent notice for featuring the fastest Busta Rhymes has performed, particularly on a song called 'Iz They Wildin Wit Us?' , featuring a guest appearance by.That same year, the Flipmode Squad released their group album, and from there, they continued to collaborate.2000–2004: Anarchy, Genesis, and It Ain't Safe No More. Flipmode SquadYears active1999–2014Past membersBusta RhymesBaby ChamIn 2000, Busta Rhymes recorded his final album for Elektra, entitled.
After Busta signed to, a label started by the then recently ousted chief and founder, he released a greatest hits collection, alongside a new album of original work. Continuing the theme of his previous albums, he titled his record.
The album featured collaborations with, and others. Genesis was powered by the hit single with Kelis, 'What It Is', and his solo single released in November 2001, '. The final single was the summer smash ', which featured and P.
Despite the success of the two singles, this album did not sell as well as previous releases. Fellow Flipmode members were featured, but minor changes in the roster were noted.In 2002, Busta Rhymes released his sixth studio album. The album was moderately successful, with a hit song featuring and the Flipmode Squad titled '. Another hit single was ', featuring.
The of 'Make It Clap', features. After its release, Busta Rhymes left.
In 2004, he signed with American record producer and record executive 's, through. Consequently, upon changing label, a new Flipmode album was cancelled and shelved. As a side note, Busta was also featured as a playable fighter in the 2004 fighting game.2005–2009: The Big Bang and Back on My B.S. His seventh studio album, titled, became the first No. 1 album of his career.
The CD sold over 209,000 copies in its first week to earn the top spot on the US. The album also became his highest charting album in the UK, peaking at No. Some of the album was previously, and as a result several songs were left off the album and new ones added.
The Big Bang features by Dr. Dre and, as well as appearances. The album spawned the singles ', ', featuring and, ', featuring Swizz Beatz and '.
Busta Rhymes also had a stint opening for 's. Also, he has performed with on 'Touch It Remix Part 5' and who also performed a verse on the aforementioned rapper's song, 'I'll Hurt You'. On July 17, 2008, Busta left Interscope and Aftermath due to a creative clash with Interscope head.In 2007, Busta Rhymes released a song featuring, titled '. He also made an original song, 'Where's My Money', for a fictional radio station in the 2008 video game. It was later revealed that Busta inked a deal with, where he released his eighth studio album, on May 19, 2009. The album debuted at No.
5 on the Billboard 200, selling 56,000 copies, and was his first album to not receive an, selling 122,000 copies to date. The album was supported by the singles ', featuring, ', featuring and '. The song ', featuring British singer, was released in France on April 6, 2009 due to the heavy rotation of a leaked version. The single was released in the UK on July 13, 2009. Busta Rhymes also appeared on 's debut album.Due to controversial content, the (UAE) has banned the album.
Back on My B.S. Was released internationally, but because of one song, ', it cannot be purchased as a CD there, although the album can still be purchased via. According to the National Media Council, the lyrics were considered to be offensive to Arabs and to Islam, because it quoted the.In November 2008, when 'Arab Money' was released as a single, DJ Dany Neville and the rapper The Narcicyst responded by recording a reply. Rhymes later apologized.
DJs in the country said they had not received an order banning the record from being spun in nightclubs, and they had mixed feelings on whether the record was offensive or not. DJ Saif of said, 'I don't play 'Arab Money' because it's disrespectful to Arabs. I don't think there is a ban on playing it in clubs, but many here don't play it anyway.' Busta Rhymes in 2002, along with many other DJs in the UAE, refused to play 'Arab Money' on Radio 1 in Dubai after it was banned in the UAE for offense to Arabs. He added, 'I used to play the original version in the club, but out of respect for the laws here in my country, I haven't played it since.' In 2010 the track's producer defended Busta Rhymes in a Dubai interview with journalist Awad Mustafa stating that the track was misunderstood.
'For us, having 'Arab money' is a compliment understood like having 'Oprah money' or 'Tiger Woods money' – it's just street slang, and we were appreciating the amazing wonders that have been created here,' Browz said. Browz added that he had produced the track in a moment of inspiration while experimenting in his studio. 'Growing up in Harlem I was always surrounded by Arabs and, we embraced their culture and they embraced ours and we always joked with each other,' he said. 2010–present: Cash Money Records, Mixtapes departure from Cash Money Records and Extinction Level Event 2 In September 2009, Busta Rhymes had announced that he was working on his ninth studio album, alongside Canadian producer, entitled The Chemo. At the time, he stated that the project was 80% finished. In May 2010, Busta Rhymes had reportedly changed the title of his ninth album from The Chemo to Extinction Level Event 2, making his ninth effort a sequel to his 1998 album Extinction Level Event (Final World Front).In an August 6, 2010 interview on Conspiracy Worldwide Radio, American hip hop producer said Busta Rhymes received over eight beats which he did not want to use but Premier hoped his next beat would be chosen for inclusion on the album.
On DJ Premier's Live From Headqcourterz radio show Premier confirmed that one of his beats were to be included in E.L.E. In 2010, Busta Rhymes formed his new label The Conglomerate Entertainment (With later on having rosters such as, and ). He was also featured on 'C'mon (Catch 'Em By Surprise)' by and Diplo.In 2011, Rhymes recorded ' with and on Brown's fourth album, the song has received favourable reviews regarding Rhymes guest verse on the song, and is his highest chart entry on the, peaking at No.
6, while reaching No. 1 on the chart, becoming his first No.
1 on that chart. On September 7, 2011, Rhymes received six nominations for the, held on October 11, 2011.On May 1, 2011 Rhymes appeared on the launch show for MNET's Big Brother Africa 6: Amplified and performed some of his songs. In 2011, Busta Rhymes performed at the. Busta Rhymes contributed to the 2011 album, performing vocals on the single, 'Worldwide Choppers', released on May 31.
Canadian recording artist featured Busta Rhymes on a song called 'Drummer Boy' off Bieber's sophomore studio album, released on November 1, 2011. On November 11, 2011, a tribute song titled 'You Ain't Gotta Wait Till I'm Gone' was leaked.On November 16, 2011, it was announced that Busta Rhymes signed to.
For his debut single on the Cash Money label and his Conglomerate Records, he reunited with to make the single '. In 2012, Busta collaborated with, featuring on her single 'Take You There', but he did not appear in the music video.A song with Twista, titled 'Can You Keep Up' was leaked. Busta Rhymes was featured on 's single 'Pride & Joy' alongside. His ninth studio album, was released for free on on August 21, 2012.
The album features guest appearances from, and more. He also released a music video for the track 'Doin' It Again' which features and includes a tribute to his manager, who committed suicide in 2012.He was later featured on YMCMB label mate Shannel's single 'Last Time'. In 2011 it was announced that Universal Motown was going defunct forcing Rhymes and other artists to move to. In mid-2012, it was announced that Universal Republic Records was also going defunct, forcing artists on the roster to move to, reviving the label.On December 21, 2012, members of The Conglomerate Ent., Busta along with J. Doe and Reek da Villan released a mixtape titled 'Catastrophic', their first collective effort. Busta Rhymes collaborated with, who produced the first single off his Cash Money Records debut, ', which was released June 6, 2013.
A video was shot in on June 3, 2013. The official remix was released featuring. On July 23, 2014, Busta Rhymes announced that he left Cash Money Records due to creative differences and he is no longer on Republic. On November 7, 2013, he released ', a song featuring Q-Tip, Kanye West and Lil Wayne.He was featured on 'Devil' featuring and, a song.
It was released in August 2015. In July 2014, it was announced that Rhymes had amicably departed Cash Records due to creative differences.In 2016, a movement to name a small, uninhabited lake island in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts after Busta Rhymes received viral publicity. The unofficial name of ' was chosen by a town resident because the island has 'rope-swinging, blueberries, and. Stuff Busta would enjoy'. A formal proposal was made to the U.S. Board on Geographic Names to officially change the island's name, but it was not accepted due to regulations regarding the naming of geographic places after living people.Busta Rhymes was also a featured artist on, singing a remix of ' along with of.
The trio performed the song on. On December 16, 2016 Busta Rhymes his first single Aaah ft Swizz Beatz On August 25, 2017 Busta Rhymes released his 2nd single Girlfriend ft Vybz Kartel & Tory Lanez On February 2, 2018, Rhymes released a new single 'Get It' featuring and through. In 2018 he was announced to be a featured artist on Azealia Banks’ album on the song 'Tastes State'.In February 2019, Busta Rhymes confirmed he's 'finishing touches' of his new album with his longtime collaborator, Dr. Dre.On June 25, 2019, listed Busta Rhymes among hundreds of artists whose material was reportedly destroyed in the. Personal life Rhymes is a Muslim and is a member of the. He has five children: three sons, T'Ziah (born 1993), T'Khi (born 1999), Trillian (born 2001), and two daughters, Cacie (born 1999) and Mariah (born 1998). Legal issues On August 20, 2006, Rhymes was arrested and arraigned for charges of third-degree assault after attacking a man who reportedly spat on his car in New York City on August 12 after the Music Festival on.On October 24, 2006, Rhymes appeared at Criminal Court as the 's office attempted to amend previous charges against him to include weapons possession for a found in his car.
The judge refused to add the charge and adjourned the case.On February 20, 2007, Rhymes refused a plea deal offered by the prosecutor's office for the assault of his former driver, Edward Hatchett. The deal would have entailed six months in jail and to two assaults, the attack on Hatchett, and the attack on the former fan.
The dispute with Hatchett is believed to have originated over back pay Hatchett felt he was owed. Manhattan Criminal Court Judge Becki Rowe offered Busta another option, pleading guilty to third-degree assault. The conditions of the proposed sentence would include five days of, two weeks of youth lectures and six months of anger management classes, as well as three years of.On May 3, 2007, Rhymes was arrested in Manhattan for driving without a license and for driving while impaired. On March 18, 2008, a judge in New York City sentenced Rhymes to three years probation, 10 days, $1250 in fines (plus court costs), and to enroll in a drunken driving program.On September 25, 2008, Rhymes was temporarily refused entry to the United Kingdom due to 'unresolved convictions'.On October 14, 2009, a Brooklyn judge ordered Rhymes to pay a concert goer $75,000 in compensation for an assault which occurred in 2003.
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