Busta Rhymes

Brooklyn rapper known for his lightning-fast delivery and theatrical energy — one of the most technically gifted rappers of his era and a consistent hitmaker across four decades.

Origin

East Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York

Genre

Hip-HopRap

Pantheon Standing

List Name	Rank	Populist	Credentialed	Combined	Status
Top 50 Hip Hop Artists of All Time	—	—	—	—	Active

The Cultural Record

Discography

The Big Bang2006

Dillagence: Busta Rhymes + J Dilla: Unmixed Key Cuts EP2007

EP & Mixtape

Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God2020

Year of the Dragon2012

Anarchy 22012

Rank History

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