Busta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes is a New York rapper, songwriter and actor known for rapid-fire verses, inventive music videos and collaborations across generations of hip-hop.
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- Born
- May 20, 1972 · Brooklyn, New York
- Roots
- Brooklyn and Uniondale, Long Island; Jamaican parents
- Started with
- Leaders of the New School
- Breakout
- A Tribe Called Quest’s “Scenario,” followed by his solo debut The Coming
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How it started.
Born in Brooklyn to Jamaican parents, Busta grew up in New York and moved to Uniondale on Long Island as a child. He began his recording career with Leaders of the New School, then reached a wider audience through the group’s appearance on A Tribe Called Quest’s “Scenario.”
Finding his own voice.
His 1996 solo debut, The Coming, introduced a solo catalog that grew through When Disaster Strikes..., “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See,” “Break Ya Neck” and “Touch It.” His quick delivery and distinctive videos became signatures fans could recognize immediately.
Still making connections.
His collaborations stretch from Janet Jackson and Mariah Carey to J Dilla. In 2025 he released the Dragon Season projects; in 2026, DILLAGENCE II returned to his musical friendship with Dilla, following their 2007 mixtape.
Creditschronological, newest first
- 2026DILLAGENCE IIRapper; collaborative album with J Dilla
- 2025Dragon Season... EquinoxRecording artist
- 2025Dragon Season... The AwakeningRecording artist
- 2002I Know What You WantPerformer with Mariah Carey and Flipmode Squad
- 2001Break Ya NeckRapper
- 1996The ComingDebut solo album
Awards
Quotes
L, thank you for being my hero, one of my first inspirations, and the reason I wrote my first rhyme.Busta Rhymes, 2025 MTV VMAs, reported by Rock The Bells
He thanked LL Cool J while accepting the inaugural MTV VMA Rock The Bells Visionary Award.
Trivia
- Chuck D gave him the name Busta Rhymes, inspired by football player George “Buster” Rhymes.
- He voiced a character in The Rugrats Movie.
- His 2026 album DILLAGENCE II follows the J Dilla tribute mixtape Dillagence from 2007.
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