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Busta Rhymes is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and actor; his name was given by Chuck D of Public Enemy.
Busta Rhymes is an American rapper, record producer and actor who rose to fame in the early 1990s with his signature style of fast-paced rhyming. With a career spanning more than 25 years, he has released 10 studio albums, including his solo debut The Coming in 1996.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1972</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Busta Rhymes is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On May 20, 1972, Busta Rhymes is born in Brooklyn, New York.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1992</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Signed to Elektra Records</div><div class='timeline-text'>Busta Rhymes signed to Elektra Records and released his debut album "The Coming".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1996</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wins Grammy Award</div><div class='timeline-text'>Won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for his song "Woo Hah!! Got You All In Check".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1998</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Released Album "E.L.E."</div><div class='timeline-text'>Released the critically acclaimed album "Extinction Level Event (E.L.E.)" which reached number one on the Billboard 200 charts.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2006</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Released Album "The Big Bang"</div><div class='timeline-text'>Released his seventh studio album "The Big Bang", which was certified gold by the RIAA.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2009</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Featured on We Made It</div><div class='timeline-text'>Featured on Jay Z's single "We Made It" alongside Drake.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Launched Label Conglomerate Records</div><div class='timeline-text'>Launched his own label Conglomerate Records and released his eighth studio album "Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God".</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's a Pioneer</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Busta Rhymes is one of the pioneers of hip hop and rap music. He has been in the game since the early 90s and his influence on the genre is undeniable. His style and flow have inspired many of today’s biggest rappers.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's a Creative Artist</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Busta Rhymes is an incredibly creative artist. His songs often feature complex rhymes and intricate wordplay, and he frequently uses samples from other genres like jazz and reggae to add unique sounds to his music.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's a Good Person</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Busta Rhymes is a good person not only as an artist but also as a human being. He has created several charity organizations to help out those in need and is always willing to lend a helping hand.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>First Major Artist to Release an Album Exclusively on MySpace</h3><p class='facts-text'>Busta Rhymes was the first major artist to release an album exclusively on MySpace in 2007. The album, “Back on my B.S.”, was released for free to all MySpace users and was a commercial success.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Appeared in Numerous Movies and TV Shows</h3><p class='facts-text'>Busta Rhymes has appeared in numerous movies and TV shows, such as Shaft (2000), Halloween: Resurrection (2002), Empire (2015) and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2015).</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Had His Own Clothing Line</h3><p class='facts-text'>Busta Rhymes had his own clothing line called "Bus-A-Wear" which was released in 2005. The clothing line featured t-shirts, hats, jackets and more.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Won Three Grammy Awards</h3><p class='facts-text'>Busta Rhymes has won three Grammy Awards for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See" in 1998, Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for "Gimme Some More" in 1999, and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for "Pass the Courvoisier Part II" in 2003.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Received an Honorary Degree from High School</h3><p class='facts-text'>Busta Rhymes received an honorary degree from his high school, George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High School, in 2015. He was presented with the award for his philanthropic work and his dedication to music.</p></div></div>
Busta Rhymes, an American Hip-Hop artist, was born on May 20 1972 and is currently 51 years old. He is best known for his unique flow and his ability to fit twice as many words into a line than other rappers, and for producing hits such as "Gimme Some More" and "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See."
Busta Rhymes has an estimated net worth of $20M. He is widely known as one of the pioneering artist in hip-hop and rap music. His wealth can be attributed to his music career, record sales, tour revenue, endorsements, and business investments.
