Busta Rhymes

Rapper

Birthday

Date : 20 May Year : 1972

Age

54 Years Old

Birth Place

New York United States

Zodiac Sign

Taurus

Height

1.85 cm. (6’ 1”)

Parents

Geraldine Green (Mother), Trevor Smith Sr. (Father)

Nationality

American

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Estimated Wealth by period

$18M - 22 Million

Busta Rhymes Net Worth over last years

Yearly earnings (based on current year (2026))

$500K - 1.5 Million

Net Worth (based on previous year (2025))

$19 Million

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Introduction

Busta Rhymes is an American rapper, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur known for his rapid-fire flow, dynamic delivery, innovative wordplay, and high-energy performances. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time, with a career spanning over three decades in hip-hop.

Career

Early Debut: Born on May 20, 1972, in Brooklyn, New York, as Trevor George Smith Jr., Busta Rhymes began his career in 1989 as a member of the group Leaders of the New School alongside Charlie Brown and Dinco D. The group gained attention with their debut album A Future Without a Past (1991).

Solo Breakthrough: After the group disbanded, he signed with Elektra Records and released his debut solo album The Coming (1996), featuring the hit single “Woo-Hah!! Got You All in Check,” which became a cultural phenomenon.

Major Success: Delivered critically and commercially successful albums including When Disaster Strikes (1997), E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front (1998), Anarchy (2000), and The Big Bang (2006).

Acting and Production: Appeared in films such as Finding Forrester, Shaft (2000), Halloween: Resurrection, and The Rugrats Movie (voice role).

Recent Work: As of 2026, Busta continues to drop new music, collaborate with emerging artists, perform high-energy live shows, and remain active in the hip-hop scene while mentoring younger talent.

Family Life

Busta Rhymes was born on May 20, 1972, in Brooklyn, New York, to Jamaican immigrant parents. He has six children — four sons and two daughters. He has been open about his past struggles with weight and health, having lost over 100 pounds in recent years through lifestyle changes. Busta is known for his larger-than-life personality, love for cars, and strong connection to his Jamaican heritage. He has faced legal issues in the past but has focused on family and music in later years.

Busta Rhymes Net Worth

As of 2026, Busta Rhymes’s net worth is estimated to be around $18 - 22 million. He has earned primarily through album sales, hit singles, touring, production work, acting roles, and various business ventures including his own record label Conglomerate Records.

Notable Achievements

Over 10 million records sold worldwide across his solo and group career.
Multiple Grammy Award nominations, including for Best Rap Album and Best Rap Solo Performance.
Iconic singles that defined late 90s and early 2000s hip-hop, such as “Woo-Hah!! Got You All in Check” and “Gimme Some More.”
Influential role in shaping fast-paced rap delivery and energetic performance style.
Successful collaborations with legends like Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, and The Notorious B.I.G.
Continued relevance with new albums and high-profile features well into the 2020s.

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