Busta Rhymes
Birthday: 20 May 1972, Brooklyn, New York, USA
Birth Name: Trevor Tahiem Smith Jr.
Height: 185 cm
Busta Rhymes was born on May 20, 1972 in Brooklyn, New York, USA as Trevor Tahiem Smith Jr.
I really only respect the Arab culture. I ain't really trying to pay no attention to, ya know, these Show more
I really only respect the Arab culture. I ain't really trying to pay no attention to, ya know, these little people in political positions and executive positions that ain't Arab culture oriented people because a lot of the times, what are you really showing all of this concern for? Hide
Brooklyn is where I primarily developed. I had an opportunity to make records and perform in clubs h Show more
Brooklyn is where I primarily developed. I had an opportunity to make records and perform in clubs here and there, and I started networking with the right people in the right places. Hide
I started growing my hair in December '89. I was seventeen. I signed my record deal and said I ain't Show more
I started growing my hair in December '89. I was seventeen. I signed my record deal and said I ain't combing my hair no more. I don't have too. Hide
At the end of the day, man, you can't protect yourself from a haymaker that's coming in toward your Show more
At the end of the day, man, you can't protect yourself from a haymaker that's coming in toward your face if you don't see it coming. Hide
Whether it's working on five or 10 different things at the same time, I've got to stay in people's f Show more
Whether it's working on five or 10 different things at the same time, I've got to stay in people's faces. Hide
I have no trouble being a good dude because that's what I am.
I have no trouble being a good dude because that's what I am.
My thinking is that if we're going to take from a culture, let's take from a culture that has exempl Show more
My thinking is that if we're going to take from a culture, let's take from a culture that has exemplified success for thousands of years. Hide
I have a song called 'Decisions' that features Jamie Foxx, Mary J. Blige, John Legend and Common. It Show more
I have a song called 'Decisions' that features Jamie Foxx, Mary J. Blige, John Legend and Common. It's about people who have made a decision to really stand by you as friends. Hide
I'm a fan of making films. Whether I'm on stage or in front of a camera, one of my first loves is pe Show more
I'm a fan of making films. Whether I'm on stage or in front of a camera, one of my first loves is performing for the people. I'd like to do more acting. Hide
It's almost not safe to be an artist, the way everybody is randomly picking people to feud with.
It's almost not safe to be an artist, the way everybody is randomly picking people to feud with.
It's been three years since I last performed here so I'm dying to tear the roof off Wembley Arena wi Show more
It's been three years since I last performed here so I'm dying to tear the roof off Wembley Arena with some old school joints and brand new bangers. When I'm done, you're gonna remember it for a long time to come. Hide
You could put me on any track. I support that one million percent. Whatever the track is, I'm going Show more
You could put me on any track. I support that one million percent. Whatever the track is, I'm going to smash it. Believe that. Hide
I wanted to make something that reminded people of the way albums used to feel. I wanted something a Show more
I wanted to make something that reminded people of the way albums used to feel. I wanted something as good as the stuff put out by the Bomb Squad, or Dr. Dre and his production crew, or 'A Tribe Called Quest.' I miss albums like those. Hide
I want you to see that I'm looking. Look at me look at you. I'm cool with that.
I want you to see that I'm looking. Look at me look at you. I'm cool with that.
You're gonna get your traditional Busta Rhymes and Pharrell collabo. My man Focus from the Aftermath Show more
You're gonna get your traditional Busta Rhymes and Pharrell collabo. My man Focus from the Aftermath crew; Dr. Dre; the late, great J Dilla got work on the album. It's gonna be great - look forward to the new bang-out. - On his 2007 album, 'Before Hell Freezes Over'. Hide
I will be so glad to take the picture and pose and look good for the picture. But when you catch me Show more
I will be so glad to take the picture and pose and look good for the picture. But when you catch me while I'm looking real sideways and the picture's ugly as hell, I don't want you to have the picture like that! Hide
With every song I have a person in mind who, in a perfect world, would perform with me. Usually I en Show more
With every song I have a person in mind who, in a perfect world, would perform with me. Usually I end up not getting that person, and I'm forced to settle for someone else. Hide
I feel like I introduce another level of my creative ability on every album.
I feel like I introduce another level of my creative ability on every album.
My making it is a combination of grinding, grinding, grinding and being lucky enough to finally get Show more
My making it is a combination of grinding, grinding, grinding and being lucky enough to finally get a shot. Hide
I called the album 'The Chemo' because it seems like the industry and music overall is dying slowly.
I called the album 'The Chemo' because it seems like the industry and music overall is dying slowly.
I'm trying to set up opportunities for myself so that I don't only have one outlet to go through and Show more
I'm trying to set up opportunities for myself so that I don't only have one outlet to go through and rely upon as far as a support system financially, emotionally and mentally. Hide
The personal threat is something that's always been a part of our lives.
The personal threat is something that's always been a part of our lives.
New York is traditional New York, you know what I'm saying? It's the stomping ground of the hustlers Show more
New York is traditional New York, you know what I'm saying? It's the stomping ground of the hustlers and go-getters. Hide
I feel like the quality of privacy and respect of people's personal space has been completely disint Show more
I feel like the quality of privacy and respect of people's personal space has been completely disintegrated. You can ask to take the picture. I will be so glad to take the picture and pose and look good for the picture. Hide
Hip-hop reflects the truth, and the problem is that hip-hop exposes a lot of the negative truth that Show more
Hip-hop reflects the truth, and the problem is that hip-hop exposes a lot of the negative truth that society tries to conceal. It's a platform where we could offer information, but it's also an escape. Hide
For me the best thing about winning an award is when the people cheer for your win. When you can see Show more
For me the best thing about winning an award is when the people cheer for your win. When you can see that the people are really happy that you are winning something, that's the most reward thing in the world. Hide
I appreciate the additional additives and preservatives that help sell a project, but I'm sticking t Show more
I appreciate the additional additives and preservatives that help sell a project, but I'm sticking to what works best for me. I gotta sell the album live on stage and make people believe in the songs. Hide
Busta Rhymes's FILMOGRAPHY
as Actor (147)
Busta Rhymes'S roles
Freddie Harris
Darnell 'Big D Love' Beery
Rasaan
Dreads
Terrell Wallace
Flonominal
