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Busta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes


Background information
Birth name Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr.[1]
Born May 20, 1972
Origin Brooklyn, New York, United States
Genre(s) Hip-hop
Years active 1990—present
Label(s) Universal Motown Records Group
Associated acts Mariah Carey
Missy Elliott
Wu-Tang Clan
J Dilla
Q-Tip
Def Squad
A Tribe Called Quest
Leaders of the New School
Flipmode Squad
Spliff Star



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Busta Rhymes Detained At London City Airport

September 25, 2008
Busta Rhymes Detained At London City AirportUS rapper Busta Rhymes has been detained at London City Airport after being refused entry to the United Kingdom.

Officials are holding the rapper, who is due to perform at the Royal Albert Hall tomorrow, because of “unresolved convictions" in America.

An attempt to deport the rapper to Amsterdam earlier was thwarted by Rhymes' lawyer who secured an injunction, reports the BBC.

Rhymes is due to perform in London as part of the RockCorp charity event, which also features John Legend and Guillemots.

Stephen Greene, co-founder of RockCorp said he was “shocked” and said the rapper had the necessary work permit to perform in the country.

Rhymes also visited to the UK last month to promote the event.

Greene revealed that Ludacris was being flown to the country to fill in for the rapper in case he isn't allowed to perform.

(by Jason Gregory)



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