Happy birthday! Busta Rhymes turns 53 today

The iconic and legendary rapper turns 53 on Tuesday, May. 20, 2025.

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Busta Rhymes is celebrating his 53rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed rappers of his generation.

Popular rapper-actor-singer-producer Busta Rhymes (Break Ya Neck, What's It Gonna Be?!, Woo Hah!! Got You All in Check, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 53rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Rhymes, a cultural icon

Born Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr. in New York on May 20, 1972, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Rhymes' not just a great rapper, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Busta hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Busta Rhymes as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 53.

Happy Birthday, Busta, you're the best!

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