Busta Rhymes' 1996 debut single, "Woo Hah!! Got You All in Check," helped turn
the New York City native into one of hip-hop's most beloved MCs. Born Trevor
Smith, Jr. to Jamaican parents on May 20, 1972, he created a unique sound that
blended dancehall, ragga rhythms, and a love of early hip-hop into a refreshing
antidote to the warring gangsta rap stars of the day. Originally a member of the
Leaders of the New School crew, Busta Rhymes released his platinum-selling solo
debut, The Coming, in 1996. His next four albums — When Disaster Strikes (1997),
E.L.E. (Extinction Level Even...