Busta Rhymes - Biography, Age, Birthday, Chinese Zodiac & Facts
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Busta Rhymes

Busta Rhymes - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornMay 20, 1972
Age53
BirthplaceBrooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Zodiac SignTaurus - (see also Busta Rhymes's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacRat
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForPioneering rapper with a distinctive fast-paced flow, hits like 'Woo Hah!! Got You All in Check,' and energetic performances.

Intro

Busta Rhymes is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and actor known for his intricate rhyming style, rapid-fire delivery, and energetic music videos. He first gained fame in the early 1990s as a member of the group Leaders of the New School before launching a successful solo career.

Early Life & Background

Born Trevor George Smith Jr., Busta Rhymes was raised in Brooklyn, New York, to Jamaican parents. He attended George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High School, where he met future artists like The Notorious B.I.G. and Jay-Z.

Career Highlights

  • Joined Leaders of the New School, contributing to their critical success in the early 1990s.
  • Achieved solo stardom with albums such as 'The Coming' (1996), 'When Disaster Strikes...' (1997), and 'Extinction Level Event' (1998).
  • Known for major hits including 'Woo Hah!! Got You All in Check,' 'Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See,' and collaborations with artists such as Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, and Missy Elliott.
  • Grammy-nominated multiple times and respected for his influence on hip hop.

Trivia

  • His stage name was inspired by NFL wide receiver George 'Buster' Rhymes.
  • He is recognized for his flamboyant fashion sense and visually striking music videos.
  • Has made cameo appearances in films such as 'Shaft' (2000) and 'Finding Forrester' (2000).

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Busta Rhymes?

Busta Rhymes is 53 years old.

When was Busta Rhymes born?

Busta Rhymes was born the 20 May 1972.

Where is Busta Rhymes from?

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.

On His Birth-Day

About May 20th, 1972, in brief:

  • Historical events: President Richard Nixon's historic trip to Moscow begins, marking the first time a sitting U.S. president visited the Soviet Union. This visit aimed to improve U.S.-Soviet relations and culminated in the signing of several important agreements, including the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT).
  • Day of the week: May 20th, 1972 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack
  • #1 UK song: Amazing Grace by Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard
  • Popular movie: The Godfather directed by Francis Ford Coppola

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busta_Rhymes
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Busta-Rhymes
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0721870/