Busta Rhymes, real name Trevor Smith Jr., was born in Brooklyn in 1972. He grew up with Jamaican music and New York's hip-hop scene. In the early 1990s, he rose to prominence with Leaders of the New School. Then he went solo. His dynamic flow, swift delivery, and commanding stage presence rapidly established him as one of rap's most identifiable voices.
Busta Rhymes' first solo album, The Coming (1996), featured the popular song "Woo Hah!!" "Got You All in Check" earned him a Grammy nomination. His platinum albums, When Disaster Strikes… (1997) and Extinction Level Event (1998), helped him gain fame. Working with Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, and Dr. Dre helped him gain popularity. He has had a long-lasting impact on hip-hop around the world, earning more than 12 Grammy nominations and numerous Billboard Hot 100 hits.
Busta Rhymes' live performances are high-energy, with crowds of 5,000 to 20,000 people rapping along to songs like "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See," "Break Ya Neck," and "Touch It." His performances are typically memorable because they incorporate rapid dancing, DJ beats, and continual engagement with the audience. Get your Busta Rhymes tickets from Yadara today and experience hip-hop's best showmanship live.