What is Busta Rhymes’ Net Worth?

Busta Rhymes, the celebrated American rapper, has a net worth of $20 million. Known for his fast rapping style and intricate lyrics, he has been hailed as one of the greatest MCs of all time. With 11 Grammy nominations to his name, Busta Rhymes has had a long and impressive career.

Starting out with East Coast hip-hop group Leaders of the New School in the late 1980s, he gained international fame through his solo work. His debut album, “The Coming,” featured the hit single “Woo Hah!! Got You All in Check,” and his follow-up albums “When Disaster Strikes…” and “E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front” solidified his place in the hip-hop landscape.

Busta’s distinct rapid-fire lyrical flow and high-energy music videos have been defining features of his work. He continued to release successful albums in the 2000s, including “Genesis” and “The Big Bang,” and in 2020, after a gap of over a decade, he released his tenth studio album, “Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God,” which was met with critical acclaim.

Aside from music, Busta Rhymes has also found success as an actor.

Busta Rhymes Early Life and Education

Busta Rhymes was born Trevor George Smith Jr. on May 20th, 1972 in Brooklyn, New York. His parents were Jamaican immigrants, and he moved around frequently during his youth. When he was 12, his family relocated to Long Island, and eventually, they moved to Liverpool in the United Kingdom. Smith attended George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High School, where he was classmates with The Notorious B.I.G. and Jay Z. He later graduated from high school in Long Island in 1991.