@BUSTA RHYMES...........Full Name: Trevor George Smith Jr. Stage Name: Busta Rhymes Date of Birth: May 20, 1972 Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, USA Nationality: American Genres: East Coast hip-hop, progressive rap Occupations: Rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, record executive, businessman Early Life Busta Rhymes was born to Jamaican parents, Geraldine Green and Trevor Smith Sr., in Brooklyn, New York. His family later moved to Uniondale, Long Island, where he attended high school alongside future rap legends like The Notorious B.I.G. and Jay-Z. Career Beginnings He first gained recognition as a member of Leaders of the New School, a hip-hop group that toured with Public Enemy. His energetic style and rapid-fire delivery made him a standout, leading to his solo debut album, The Coming (1996), which was critically acclaimed and certified platinum.........