Trevor Smith, Jr., better known as Busta Rhymes, is an American rapper, singer, actor, and musician. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the name Busta Rhymes (from former NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes) after watching him perform. Busta Rhymes was a member of Leaders of the New School and released two albums with the group before breaking out with a 1996 solo hit single, "Woo Hah!! Got You All in Check".
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Early Years
Trevor Smith was born in East Flatbush, Brooklyn to Jamaican parents Geraldine Green and Trevor Smith, Sr. When he was 12 his family moved to Uniondale, New York, a suburb of Nassau read more...
Elektra Years (1996-2000)
Busta Rhymes' debut solo album, The Coming, was released by Elektra Records in 1996. The album was a mix of reggae and hip hop, and it included the United States (US) and United read more...
J/Arista/BMG (2000-2004)
After leaving Elektra, Smith signed to J Records, a new label started by recently ousted Arista Records chief and founder Clive Davis. In 2001 he released a greatest hits record read more...
Aftermath/Interscope (2004-2008)
In November 2005, Smith cut off his trademark dreadlocks during a photo shoot in a New York barbershop owned by producer Cory Rooney. The shop is featured on an MTV show titled The read more...
Trevor Smith, Jr., better known as Busta Rhymes, is an American rapper, singer, actor, and musician. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the name Busta Rhymes (from former NFL wide read more...