Busta Rhymes

特雷弗·乔治·史密斯二世，艺名Busta Rhymes，是一位美国说唱歌手、词曲作者、唱片制作人和演员。他在20世纪90年代初作为Leaders of the New School成员崭露头角，随后成为嘻哈界最具特色的独唱艺人之一。他以其快节奏、密集的演唱风格和戏剧性的音乐视频而独树一帜。他曾获得12项格莱美奖提名，全球专辑销量达数百万张。2025年，他在MTV音乐录影带大奖上获得了首届Rock the Bells远见奖。截至2026年，他仍持续发布音乐并进行巡演，已拥有11张录音室专辑。[编辑]

Busta Rhymes在布鲁克林东弗拉特布什社区长大，父母是牙买加移民杰拉尔丁·格林和小特雷弗·史密斯。12岁时，全家搬到了长岛的尤宁代尔。他在10岁时听了Afrika Islam的广播节目《Zulu Beats》后对嘻哈产生了兴趣。他曾短暂就读于布鲁克林的乔治·威斯汀豪斯职业技术高中，与未来的明星The Notorious B.I.G.和Jay-Z同校，后来与Special Ed和Fu-Schnickens的Chip Fu一起就读于塞缪尔·J·蒂尔登高中。他于1991年从尤宁代尔高中毕业。1989年，毕业前一年，他与Charlie Brown、Dinco D和Cut Monitor Milo组建了嘻哈团体Leaders of the New School。该团体作为Public Enemy的开场表演获得了重大突破。Public Enemy的主唱Chuck D受NFL和CFL外接手George "Buster" Rhymes的启发，为史密斯起了这个艺名。年仅17岁时，L.O.N.S.于1989年12月与Elektra唱片公司签约。他们的首张专辑《A Future Without a Past》于1991年发行。一个关键时刻是他们出现在A Tribe Called Quest 1992年的单曲《Scenario》中，Busta激动人心的演唱抢尽了风头，为他赢得了广泛的个人关注。L.O.N.S.于1994年解散后，Busta成为备受追捧的独唱艺人，出现在Craig Mack（《Flava in Ya Ear》混音版）、Mary J. Blige和TLC的歌曲中，并在John Singleton 1995年的电影《Higher Learning》中首次亮相。[编辑]

Busta Rhymes与Elektra唱片公司签订了独唱合约。他的首张个人专辑《The Coming》（1996年）在Billboard 200排行榜上进入前十，获得白金销量，并获得了格莱美提名。其主打单曲《Woo-Hah!! Got You All in Check》进入前十。他的第二张专辑《When Disaster Strikes》（1997年）首发排名第三，并产生了热门单曲《Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See》和《Dangerous》。同年，他作为Flipmode Squad成员发行了《The Imperial》。《Extinction Level Event (Final World Front)》（1998年）收录了热门歌曲《Gimme Some More》，该歌曲采样了《精神病患者》的主题曲，并在英国排名第五。他继续推出了一系列热门专辑，包括《Anarchy》（2000年）和《Genesis》（2001年），后者收录了与Janet Jackson合作的热门歌曲《What's It Gonna Be?!》。在2000年代和2010年代，他发行了热门单曲如《Pass the Courvoisier, Part II》（与P. Diddy和Pharrell合作）、《I Know What You Want》（与Mariah Carey和Flipmode Squad合作）、《Touch It》和《Look at Me Now》（与Chris Brown和Lil Wayne合作）。2011年，他与Cash Money唱片公司签约，但由于创意分歧于2014年离开。他于2020年发行了第十张录音室专辑《Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God》，并于2023年发行了第十一张专辑《Blockbusta》。[编辑]

Busta Rhymes以其古怪的时尚、充满活力的表演以及快节奏、复杂的说唱风格而闻名。他被描绘成嘻哈界超凡脱俗的人物，是高能说唱和视觉艺术的先驱。他的粉丝常自称是“Flipmode”运动的一部分。他在社交媒体上拥有数百万粉丝，影响力巨大。[编辑]

Busta Rhymes's cultural footprint is so massive that iFANN currently ranks him as the 77th most famous person in Hip-Hop, up from 80th last cycle, a reflection of his enduring relevance across generations. That placement, part of the iFANN Global Fame Rankings, tracks global attention across media, search, and consumption signals worldwide, and it's no surprise: his catalog, from Leaders of the New School to his solo peak and the Flipmode years, remains a touchstone for hip-hop heads and younger discoverers alike.

His fanbase, though lacking a formal name like the Barbz or Beyhive, is deeply rooted in the culture. They rally around the Flipmode Squad identity, a collective he formed in the mid-1990s and revived in 2024 after a 26-year studio silence. That reunion announcement sent waves through the community, a long-awaited gift that fans had nearly given up on. The fandom's rituals are less about organized campaigns and more about shared reverence, debating his most intricate rhyme schemes, celebrating the Hype Williams-directed videos as visual milestones, and invoking "Flipmode" as shorthand for that explosive, high-energy state he brings to every stage.

It's a fanbase that spans eras: older purists who remember the golden age and younger listeners drawn in through streaming and viral moments. They may not have a catchy name, but their loyalty is unmistakable, evident in the way they've kept his legacy alive, streaming his videos by the millions and packing shows to witness his legendary live intensity.[编辑]

Fans still retell the story of how Busta Rhymes got his name: Chuck D of Public Enemy gave it to him, inspired by NFL player George "Buster" Rhymes. He briefly attended high school with The Notorious B.I.G. and Jay-Z, a fact that feels like a golden-era dream lineup. Of Jamaican heritage, he's been nominated for 12 Grammy Awards but has never taken one home, a stat that still rankles his loyal followers.

His rapid-fire, complex delivery is legendary, but so are the moments that became lore. In March 2024, Busta announced that Flipmode Squad, the group he formed in the mid-90s, would release their first studio album in 26 years, their last being from 1998. The news hit fans like a thunderbolt, a reunion many had stopped hoping for. Earlier, in October 2018, he dropped "Flipmode Squad Meets The Conglomerate," bringing the original lineup together with his new signees, a track that bridged generations and reignited hope for a full reunion.

The "Flipmode" concept itself is a fan inside joke and a cultural touchstone: the idea of flipping into an aggressive, hyper-energetic state, a signature of his live shows. And those Hype Williams-directed videos? They're essential viewing, masterpieces that fans still cite as proof of his visual genius.[编辑]

Busta Rhymes是杰拉尔丁·格林和小特雷弗·史密斯的儿子，两人都是牙买加移民。他有一个表兄弟是说唱歌手Rampage。他有六个孩子，来自不同的关系。截至2026年，他并未公开处于恋爱关系中。[编辑]

Busta Rhymes 经常与 Spliff Star、Rah Digga、Rampage、P. Diddy、Pharrell Williams、Missy Elliott、Timbaland、Swizz Beatz 和 Chris Brown 合作。他曾是 Leaders of the New School 的成员（其他成员包括 Charlie Brown、Dinco D 和 Cut Monitor Milo），并领导着 Flipmode Squad（成员包括 Rampage、Lord Have Mercy、Spliff Star、Rah Digga 和 Baby Sham）。[编辑]

Busta Rhymes 有过几段长期恋情。他从1990年代初开始与 Joanne "Joanna" Wood 约会；他们在1990年代末分手。之后他与 Nicole "Nikki" Johnson 交往，并育有多个孩子。后来他又分别与 Tanisha "Tahiry" Jose 和 Lizzie Martinez 交往了数年。他还与 Jasmine "Jazz" Anderson 有过一段恋情。截至2026年，据报道 Busta Rhymes 单身，并未公开处于恋爱关系中。[编辑]

iFANN's editorial analysis currently estimates Busta Rhymes's net worth at $20 million. That figure stems from decades of album sales, relentless touring, and his work as a producer. He's also padded his pockets with acting roles in films like Higher Learning and Shaft, plus his ventures running record labels. His extensive music catalog continues to generate royalties, keeping the income flowing well into the streaming era.[编辑]

Busta Rhymes 赢得了多项奖项，包括在2025年MTV音乐录影带大奖上首次颁发的 Rock the Bells Visionary Award。他还获得了BET嘻哈大奖，包括“I Am Hip Hop”偶像奖，以及多次获得MTV音乐录影带大奖的最佳嘻哈录影带和最佳舞蹈录影带奖。[编辑]