Top 10 Secrets About Busta Rhymes

Busta Rhymes has always been known for his unique style and innovative use of language. His signature flow, chopper-style delivery, and aggressive delivery have made him one of the most recognizable figures in rap music. Here are 10 secrets about Busta Rhymes that you may not know:

1. He was born Trevor Tahiem Smith Jr. in 1972 in Brooklyn, New York, but it wasn’t until he joined Leaders of the New School at age 17 that he adopted the stage name “Busta Rhymes”.

2. His debut album The Coming was released in 1996 and peaked at number six on the US Billboard 200 chart thanks to three singles: “Woo Hah!! Got You All In Check”, “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See” and “Dangerous.”

3. In 1998, Busta Rhymes won his first Grammy Award for the song “Gimme Some More.”

4. In 2018, he released his eleventh studio album Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God which featured collaborations with Anderson .Paak, Mary J. Blige, Rakim and more.

5. Aside from music, Busta has appeared in numerous films and television shows including Shaft (2000), Finding Forrester (2000) and 30 Rock (2011).

6. He is a lifelong New York Mets fan and even rapped about the team in his 1998 song “Dangerous”.

7. Busta was chosen as one of XXL Magazine’s Top 10 Freshmen for 2007 alongside T-Pain, Lil Wayne and more.

8. He is an avid sneaker collector with one of the most impressive collections out there that includes Nike SB Dunk Highs and Air Jordan 1s.

9. Busta Rhymes is a master freestyler and has been known to challenge fans to rap battles on stage during shows.

10. In 2020 he made history by becoming the first hip-hop artist ever to grace the cover of National Geographic magazine’s April issue which was dedicated entirely to hip-hop culture.

From his classic albums to his award-winning career in music, Busta Rhymes has been one of the most influential figures in hip hop for decades. He is a legendary artist who continues to make an impact on the culture and inspire fans around the world.