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Higher Learning (1995) -- Education couldn’t get no higher. Ice cube, Tyra Banks, Jennifer Connelly and Laurence “Not Larry” Fishburne go to class in this John Singleton opus with a killer soundtrack.
'Busta' Busted But Happy -- "Showbuzz RAW": A judge sentenced Busta Rhymes to three years probation for assaulting his former driver and a fan, and warned the rapper to stay out of trouble.
Breaking Point (2009) -- Steven Luisi (Tom Berenger), a once prominent criminal defense attorney is attempting to come back to the profession after a struggle with drug addiction and a family tragedy. Steven stumbles into a complex, high profile murder case. Against his better judgment, he takes on the case that will eventually lead him down a path that brings him face to face with his own demons. While trying to solve the case Steven teams up with an ex-athlete turned gang member, Richard "Beanz" Allen. The two develop a fast friendship. Together they seek to reveal the truth and bring about justice in the court and on the street. Steven and Allen go head to head with the murderous Bowen (Busta Rhymes), a vicious Gang leader and Steven's old drug dealer. With Allen's help, Steven discovers that there are deep connections between Bowen, himself, and a corrupt police department. Throughout his journey, Steven learns more about the truth, and about himself. Allen and Steven discover that their common mission is the pursuit of redemption.
Def Jam Fight for NY (2004) -- D-Mob, after being arrested for involvement in a shooting, is broken out of police custody. Now, his crew is involved in a major turf war with Crow, with control of New York's underground at stake.
Higher Learning (1995) -- People from all different walks of life, encounter racial tension, rape, responsibility, and the meaning of an education on a university campus.
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Overview

Date of Birth:
20 May 1972, Brooklyn, New York, USA more
Contact:
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Trivia:
Nickname was given to him by Chuck D of Public Enemy, and was taken from... more
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(165 articles)
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Alternate Names:
Busta Remo | Busta Rhymez
US TV Schedule:
Sun. Dec. 2712:00 AMTOON The BoondocksThe Story of Thugnificent#2.5

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Soundtrack, Actor, Director, Composer, Self, Archive Footage
Soundtrack:
  1. Sonicsgate (2009) ("Kissin' The Curb")
  2. "90210" (1 episode, 2009)
        - To New Beginnings! (2009) TV episode ("Lion's Roar" (uncredited))
  3. "Loose Women" (1 episode, 2009)
        - Episode #13.223 (2009) TV episode (writer: "Don't Cha")
  4. "20 to 1" (1 episode, 2009)
    ... aka 20 to 01 (Australia: promotional title)
        - Adults Only 20 to 01: Saucy Songs (2009) TV episode ("Don't Cha")
  5. "Dancing on Ice" (2 episodes, 2009)
        - Episode #4.15 (2009) TV episode (writer: "Don't Cha")
        - Episode #4.16 (2009) TV episode (writer: "Don't Cha")
  6. Transporter 3 (2008) (writer: "Bounce") (performer: "Bounce")
    ... aka Le transporteur 3 (France)
  7. "So You Think You Can Dance Canada" (1 episode, 2008)
        - Top 14 (2008) TV episode (performer: "Don't Touch Me (Throw da Water on 'em)")
  8. Madden NFL 2009 (2008) (VG) (writer: "We Made It") (performer: "We Made It")
  9. "So You Think You Can Dance" (2 episodes, 2007-2008)
    ... aka S.Y.T.Y.C.D. (USA)
        - The Top 16 Perform (2008) TV episode (performer: "Don't Touch Me (Throw da Water on 'em)")
        - Episode #3.7 (2007) TV episode (performer: "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See")
  10. Grand Theft Auto IV (2008) (VG) ("Where's My Money")
    ... aka GTA IV (International: English title: short title)
  11. Norbit (2007) (writer: "Don't Cha") (performer: "Don't Cha")
  12. How She Move (2007) (writer: "Touch It") (performer: "Touch It")
    ... aka Bouge de là! (Canada: French title)
  13. Stomp the Yard (2007) (writer: "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See")
  14. "Entourage" (1 episode, 2006)
        - Dominated (2006) TV episode ("I Love My Bitch")
  15. Date Movie (2006) (writer: "Don't Cha") (performer: "Don't Cha")
  16. Transit (2005) (TV) (writer: "Don't Cha")
  17. "Las Vegas" (1 episode, 2005)
        - Whatever Happened to Seymour Magoon? (2005) TV episode (writer: "Don't Cha")
  18. Taxi (2004/I) (performer: "Pass the Courvoisier (Part II)")
    ... aka New York Taxi (France)
    ... aka Taxi 2004 (UK: promotional title)
  19. Breakin' All the Rules (2004) (writer: "I Know What You Want") (performer: "I Know What You Want")
  20. Mean Girls (2004) (performer: "Fire") ("Fire")
    ... aka Méchantes ados (Canada: French title)
  21. Love Don't Cost a Thing (2003) (writer: "Take All My Money", "Pass the Courvoisier (Part 2)") (performer: "Take All My Money", "Pass the Courvoisier (Part 2)")
    ... aka Love Don't Co$t a Thing (USA: promotional title)
  22. Marci X (2003) (performer: "Fire") ("Fire")
  23. "Fastlane" (1 episode, 2002)
        - Get Your Mack On (2002) TV episode (performer: "Make it Clap")
  24. Friday After Next (2002) (writer: "Just Chill") (performer: "Just Chill")
  25. Scooby-Doo (2002) (performer: "Freaks Come Out at Night")
  26. Narc (2002) (writer: "Bladow!!") (performer: "Bladow!!")
    ... aka Narco (Canada: French title)
  27. The Wash (2001) (writer: "Holla") (performer: "Holla")
  28. Glitter (2001) (performer: "Last Night A DJ Saved My Life")
  29. Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001) (writer: "What It Is (Part II)") (performer: "What It Is (Part II)")
    ... aka DR.2 (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka DR2 (USA: promotional abbreviation)
  30. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) (performer: "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch")
    ... aka The Grinch (Australia) (UK: video title) (USA: promotional title)
    ... aka Der Grinch (Germany)
    ... aka Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (USA: complete title)

  31. The Mod Squad (1999) (writer: "Party Is Goin' on Over Here") (performer: "Party Is Goin' on Over Here")
  32. The Rugrats Movie (1998) (performer: "On Your Marks, Get Set, Ready, Go!")
  33. Can't Hardly Wait (1998) (writer: "Turn It Up (Remix)/Fire It Up") (performer: "Turn It Up (Remix)/Fire It Up") (producer: "Turn It Up (Remix)/Fire It Up")
  34. Slam (1998) (writer: "Take a Walk in My Shoes") (performer: "Take a Walk in My Shoes")
  35. Space Jam (1996) (writer: "Hit 'Em High (The Monstars' Anthem)") (performer: "Hit 'Em High (The Monstars' Anthem)")
  36. When We Were Kings (1996) (performer: "Rumble In The Jungle")
Actor:
  1. Sensual (2010) (completed) .... Mister Oil

  2. Breaking Point (2009) .... Al Bowen
  3. "The Boondocks" .... Flonominal (2 episodes, 2007)
        - Shinin' (2007) TV episode (voice) .... Flonominal
        - The Story of Thugnificent (2007) TV episode (voice) .... Flonominal
  4. Def Jam Fight for NY (2004) (VG) (voice) .... Magic
  5. Busta Rhymes: Everything Remains Raw (2004) (V)
  6. Strong Arm Steady (2004) (V)
  7. Full Clip (2004) .... Pope
  8. Fuse's Summer Jam X (2003) (TV) .... Performer
  9. Death of a Dynasty (2003)
  10. Dude... We're Going to Rio (2003) (V)
  11. The Neptunes Present: Dude We're Going to Rio! (2003) (V) .... Rhymes
  12. Halloween: Resurrection (2002) .... Freddie Harris
  13. Narc (2002) .... Darnell 'Big D Love' Beery
    ... aka Narco (Canada: French title)
  14. Finding Forrester (2000) .... Terrell Wallace
  15. Shaft (2000) .... Rasaan
    ... aka Shaft - Noch Fragen? (Germany)

  16. The Rugrats Movie (1998) (voice) .... Reptar Wagon
  17. "The Steve Harvey Show" .... Zack (1 episode, 1998)
        - Everybody Loves Regina (1998) TV episode .... Zack
  18. "Cosby" .... Philip (1 episode, 1997)
        - Dating Games (1997) TV episode .... Philip
  19. Higher Learning (1995) (as Busta Rhymez) .... Dreads
  20. Strapped (1993) (TV) .... Buster
  21. Who's the Man? (1993) .... Jawaan
Director:
  1. Hype Williams: The Videos, Vol. 1 (2002) (V) (video "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See")
Composer:
  1. Pimpin' 101 (2002) (V)
    ... aka Ice T's Pimp'in 101 (USA: complete title)
Self:
  1. "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2006-2009)
    ... aka Jimmy Kimmel (Australia)
        - Episode dated 21 May 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 8 June 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  2. MTV Video Music Awards 2008 (2008) (TV) .... Himself
  3. "EliteXC Saturday Night Fights" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
        - Episode #1.1 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
  4. Movies Rock (2007) (TV) .... Himself
  5. 4th Annual VH1 Hip-Hop Honors (2007) (TV) .... Himself
  6. "Planet Voice" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
        - Mød Busta Rhymes på The Voice TV (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  7. "106 & Park Top 10 Live" .... Himself (Freestyle Friday Judge) / ... (2 episodes, 2006)
    ... aka 106 & Park (USA: short title)
        - Fantasia in the Building (2006) TV episode .... Himself (Freestyle Friday Judge)
        - Busta Rhymes in Da Building (2006) TV episode .... Himself - Judge #1
  8. BET Hip-Hop Awards (2006) (TV) .... Himself (Guest)
  9. "Last Call with Carson Daly" .... Himself (3 episodes, 2002-2006)
        - Episode dated 13 October 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 11 December 2002 (2002) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 28 January 2002 (2002) TV episode .... Himself
  10. "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" .... Himself - Interviewee / ... (1 episode, 2006)
        - Episode #3.18 (2006) TV episode .... Himself - Interviewee/Musical Guest
  11. MTV Video Music Awards 2006 (2006) (TV) .... Himself - Performer
  12. "Late Show with David Letterman" .... Himself / ... (1 episode, 2006)
    ... aka Late Show Backstage (USA: title for episodes with guest hosts)
    ... aka Letterman (Australia)
    ... aka The Late Show (USA: informal short title)
        - Episode dated 23 August 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself/Musical Guest
  13. Jim Jones: A Day in the Fast Life (2006) (V) .... Himself
  14. "1 Leicester Square" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
        - Episode #1.13 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  15. "Transmission with T-Mobile" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
    ... aka T-Mobile Transmission (UK: new title)
        - Episode #1.2 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  16. "In the Mix" (1 episode, 2006)
    ... aka In the Cutz (USA: new title)
        - Rock the Night Away... (2006) TV episode
  17. "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" .... Himself / ... (2 episodes, 2000-2006)
    ... aka Late Night with Conan O'Brien (Australia)
        - Episode dated 22 June 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 15 August 2000 (2000) TV episode .... Himself/Musical Guest
  18. Lockdown, USA (2006) .... Himself
  19. "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" .... Himself / ... (6 episodes, 2001-2006)
    ... aka Jay Leno (Australia)
        - Episode dated 17 March 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself/Musical Guest
        - Episode dated 16 May 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 18 November 2002 (2002) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 25 February 2002 (2002) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 5 December 2001 (2001) TV episode .... Himself
          (1 more)
  20. Rap Sheet: Hip-Hop and the Cops (2006) .... Himself
  21. BET Awards 2006 (2006) (TV) .... Himself
  22. Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats & Rhymes (2006) .... Himself
  23. "Access Granted" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
        - Busta Rhymes: Touch It (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  24. The Game: Documentary (2005) (V) .... Himself
    ... aka The Game: The Documentary - The DVD (USA: DVD box title)
  25. "Unique Whips" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
        - Lincolns, Strippers and Bentleys, Oh My (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  26. The Shady National Convention (2004) (TV) .... Himself/Protester
  27. "And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop" (2004) TV mini-series .... Himself
  28. The Notorious B.I.G.: Ready to Die - The Remaster (2004) (V) .... Himself (segment "Big Poppa")
  29. The Making of 'Love Don't Cost a Thing' (2004) (V) .... Himself
  30. Bad Boy's 10th Anniversary... The Hits (2004) (V) .... Himself (segments "Big Poppa" and "Victory")
  31. Fromage 2003 (2003) (TV) .... Himself
  32. "Interscope Presents 'The Next Episode'" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003)
        - Detroit (2003) TV episode .... Himself
  33. The Best of the Source Awards Vol. 1: Hip-Hop History (2003) (V) .... Himself
  34. Superhuman (2003) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka Superhuman: Missy Elliott and Busta Rhymes (UK: DVD box title)
  35. "Punk'd" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003)
        - Episode #1.8 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
  36. 50 Cent: The New Breed (2003) (V) .... Himself (segment "Behind the Scenes of In Da Club")
  37. Hip Hop Uncensored Vol. 1: Newrock Stars (2003) (V) .... Himself
  38. The 45th Annual Grammy Awards (2003) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter
  39. "Chappelle's Show" .... Himself - Musical Guest (1 episode, 2003)
    ... aka Chappelle's Show: The Lost Episodes (USA: third season title)
        - Episode #1.4 (2003) TV episode .... Himself - Musical Guest
  40. "Player$" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003)
        - Daredevilin' (2003) TV episode .... Himself
  41. "The Daily Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003)
    ... aka A Daily Show with Jon Stewart (USA: new title)
    ... aka Jon Stewart (Australia)
    ... aka The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (USA: new title)
    ... aka The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Global Edition (International: English title: cut version)
        - Episode dated 5 February 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
  42. The 30th Annual American Music Awards (2003) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter
  43. MTV Video Music Awards 2002 (2002) (TV) .... Himself - Performer
    ... aka VMAs 2002 (USA: short title)
  44. Halloween: Resurrected (2002) (V) .... Himself
  45. Slip N' Slide: All Star Weekend (2002) (V) .... Himself
  46. A Tribe Called Quest: The Video Anthology (2002) (V) .... Himself (segments "Scenario" and "Oh My God")
  47. Hype Williams: The Videos, Vol. 1 (2002) (V) .... Himself (segments "Flava in Ya Ear Remix" and "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See")
  48. The 16th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (2002) (TV) .... Himself
  49. Break Ya Neck with Busta Rhymes (2002) (V)
  50. It's Black Entertainment (2002) (TV) .... Himself
  51. Rockin New Year's Eve 2002 (2001) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka Dick Clark's Rockin New Year's Eve 2002 (USA: complete title)
  52. Xzibit: Restless Xposed (2001) (V) .... Himself
  53. "Howard Stern" .... Himself (3 episodes, 1997-2001)
        - Episode dated 2 November 2001 (2001) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 8 April 1997 (1997) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 26 February 1997 (1997) TV episode .... Himself
  54. "Space Ghost Coast to Coast" .... Himself (1 episode, 2001)
    ... aka SGC2C (USA: short title)
        - Flipmode (2001) TV episode .... Himself
  55. MTV Video Music Awards 2001 (2001) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter
  56. The Source Hip-Hop Music Awards 2001 (2001) (TV) .... Himself
  57. Source Awards 2001 (2001) (TV) .... Host
  58. Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott: Hits of Miss E... The Videos, Volume 1 (2001) (V) .... Himself (segment "Get Ur Freak On")
  59. The Source Hip-Hop Music Awards 2000 (2000) (TV) .... Himself - Host
  60. "Making the Video" .... Himself (1 episode, 2000)
        - Busta Rhymes: Fire (2000) TV episode .... Himself
  61. MTV Video Music Awards 2000 (2000) (TV) .... Himself
  62. Shaft: Still the Man (2000) (V) .... Himself

  63. "MADtv" .... Himself (1 episode, 1999)
        - Episode #5.2 (1999) TV episode .... Himself
  64. The 1999 Source Hip-Hop Music Awards (1999) (TV) .... Himself
  65. "All That" .... Himself (1 episode, 1999)
        - All That Live! (100th Episode) (1999) TV episode .... Himself
  66. "Saturday Night Live" .... Himself - Musical Guest (1 episode, 1999)
    ... aka NBC's Saturday Night (USA: complete title)
    ... aka SNL (USA: informal title)
    ... aka SNL 25 (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Saturday Night (USA: first season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live '80 (USA: sixth season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live 15 (USA: fifteenth season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live 20 (USA: twentieth season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live 25 (USA: twentiefifth season title)
        - Brendan Fraser/The Roots (1999) TV episode .... Himself - Musical Guest
  67. One Love: The Bob Marley All-Star Tribute (1999) (TV) .... Himself/Performer
  68. A Very Busta Xmas (1998) (TV) .... Himself
  69. MTV Europe Music Awards 1998 (1998) (TV) .... Himself - Performer
  70. "TFI Friday" .... Himself (1 episode, 1998)
    ... aka Thank Four It's Friday
        - Episode dated 3 April 1998 (1998) TV episode .... Himself
  71. "The Wayans Bros." .... Himself (1 episode, 1998)
        - Busta Saves the Day (1998) TV episode .... Himself
  72. MTV New Year's Eve 1998 (1998) (TV) .... Performer
  73. "The Chris Rock Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1997)
        - Episode #1.11 (1997) TV episode .... Himself
  74. Rhyme & Reason (1997) .... Himself
  75. MTV Video Music Awards 1997 (1997) (TV) .... Himself
  76. "New York Undercover" .... Himself (1 episode, 1996)
    ... aka Uptown Undercover
        - Kill the Noise (1996) TV episode .... Himself
  77. "In Living Color" .... Himself - Leaders of the New School (1 episode, 1991)
        - Anton in the Burbs (1991) TV episode (uncredited) .... Himself - Leaders of the New School
Archive Footage:
  1. WWE: The Best of SmackDown - 10th Anniversary 1999-2009 (2009) (V) .... Himself
  2. The Rock: The Most Electrifying Man in Sports Entertainment (2008) (V) .... Himself
  3. "106 & Park Top 10 Live"
        - Celebrity Week: Julissa and Trey Songz in the Building (2007) TV episode .... Himself - 'Get Low'
        - The Return of Slim Thug (2007) TV episode .... Himself - 'Pass The Courvoisier' Video
        - The Best of 106 and Park 2006 Top Ten Live 06 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  4. "Video on Trial"
        - Episode #1.37 (2006) TV episode .... Himself - Accused
        - Episode #1.27 (2006) TV episode .... Himself - Accused
        - Episode #1.6 (2005) TV episode .... Himself - Accused
  5. MTV Europe Music Awards 2003 (2003) (TV) .... Himself

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