Busta Rhymes Basic Information
Stage Name: | Busta Rhymes |
Real Name: | Trevor George Smith Jr. |
Occupation: | Rapper |
Date Of Birth/Age: | 19 December 1972 (35 Years Old) |
Place of Birth: | East Flatbush, New York, United States |
Gender: | Male |
Nationality: | American |
Marital Status: | Single |
Education: | Unioddale High School |
Height: | 1.85 m |
Net Worth: | $20 million. |
Busta Rhymes Biography
Trevor George Smith Jr., long famously known as Busta Rhymes, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. He got his stage name from his friend Chuck D, who reportedly named him after NFL receiver George “Buster” Rhymes.
The name has since stuck – famous around the world. By his own admission, childhood was pretty tough. But he realized he would have to be tougher and more focused to overcome the challenges before him.
The world of rap fascinated him and he decided to explore it with every energy in him. In the intervening years, he had risen to the top of his career, won several awards, and been included in About.com’s 50 Greatest MCs of Our Time (1987-2007).
Family
Busta Rhymes’s immediate family comprises himself and his six children – three sons and three daughters. He isn’t known to be married at the time of writing, so a wife is out of the question.
On the other hand, his extended family comprises his father and mother, as well as his brother – the reclusive Paul Smith.
Parents
Busta Rhymes’ parents are both immigrants from Jamaica. Despite the hardship of the early years, they still managed to keep their family together. Looking back, Busta Rhymes readily admits his childhood was challenging but that his parents made great sacrifices for his and his brother’s growth
Father
Busta Rhymes’s father is no other than Trevor Smith, Sr., a Jamaican immigrant who worked as a janitor in New York, where his children were born. he is said to have been strict with his children but raised them with love.
Mother
Jamaica-born Geraldine Green is the mother of the American rapper. She gave birth to him in the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City.
Siblings
The celebrated rapper has just one known sibling, a bloke.
Brother(s)
Busta Rhymes has a brother in Paul Smith. Unlike Busta, Paul is pretty private as a person, and not much is known about him
Sister(s)
Busta Rhymes isn’t known to have a sister.
Children
Busta Rhymes is the father of six children – from different women. His family comprises three daughters and three sons. His first daughter was born in 1998 and his second daughter came a year later. His last daughter was born in 2006.
His three sons are T’Ziah Wood-Smith, T’Khi Wood-Smith, and Trillian Wood-Smith
Wife
At the time of writing, the celebrated rapper was single. However, he’s had his fair share of women and fathered six children through his relationships.
Lifestyle
Busta Rhymes loves a good time and is ready to pay whatever it takes to have just that. At over 50 years old, he is certainly no longer young, but he’s still pretty young at heart and in his outlook on life.
Net Worth
For one who was born in 1972, Busta Rhymes isn’t going badly. In the years since launching his rap career, he had built an impressive profile and accumulated a net worth that multiple sources out at $20 million.
Cars
Most celebs you come across are very particular about the cars they drive. This is because they want to pass the right message to their fans and those who look up to them – the message that they are doing pretty well and have got a loaded bag.
Well, The New York rapper does not appear like someone who would spare the coins where cars are concerned. His garage gleams with several expensive rides, including a Lamborghini Murcielago and a Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG
House
For most celebrities, a house is not just a house but a structure of symbolism as well, giving insights into their financial state and even taste in design. The “Bette Stay In Your House” rapper is known to have a splendid crib in the heart of New York