| First Name |
Busta
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| Last Name |
Rhymes
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| Full Name at Birth |
Trevor George Smith, Jr.
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| Alternative Name |
Bus-a-Bus, Trevor Tahiem Smith Jr., Trevor George Smith Jr., Busta Rhymes, Trevor George Smith, Trevor Tahiem Smith, Busta Remo
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| Birthday |
20th May, 1972
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| Birthplace |
East Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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| Height |
6' 1" (185 cm)
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| Weight |
216lbs (98 kg)
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| Build |
Athletic
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Distinctive Feature |
Imposing stature and body, Often has a short cropped hairdo
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| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Muslim
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| Ethnicity |
Black
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| Nationality |
American
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| High School |
Uniondale High School
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| Occupation Text |
Rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, record executive, actor
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| Occupation |
Rapper
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| Claim to Fame |
songs like “Woo-Hah”, “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See”, “Dangerous” and “Gimme Some More”
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Hip hop
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| Music Genre |
Hip Hop, Rap
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| Year(s) Active |
1989–present, 1988–present, 1990–present, 1972–present
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| Music Style |
East Coast Rap, Hardcore Rap, Alternative Rap
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| Music Mood |
Aggressive, Manic, Brash, Boisterous, Rambunctious, Raucous, Volatile, Confident, Playful, Outrageous, Intense, Energetic, Irreverent, Swaggering, Visceral, Thuggish, Provocative, Confrontational, Fun, Quirky, Rowdy
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| 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, Empire
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| 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
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| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
Violator Management & Records
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| Brand Endorsement |
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
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| Official Websites |
twitter.com/BustaRhymes, www.facebook.com/bustarhymesworldwide/, www.instagram.com/conglomerateent/?hl=en, http://www.busta-rhymes.co.uk
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Trevor George Smith Jr. (born May 20, 1972), known professionally as Busta Rhymes, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, actor, and record executive. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the moniker Busta Rhymes, after NFL and CFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes. He has received 11 Grammy Award nominations for his work.
