Busta Rhymes Newark Tickets - Prudential Center

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Busta Rhymes

3 concerts

Busta Rhymes, born in Brooklyn, known for his ragga-inspired rap style, rose to fame with Leaders of the New School and a solo career with hits like "Woo-Hah!!" and albums like "The Big Bang" debuting at number one. He collaborated with A Tribe Called Quest, TLC, and Eminem, and appeared in films like Higher Learning. With Jamaican roots influencing his music, he remains influential, releasing albums like 2023's "Blockbusta", and collaborating with artists such as Lil Wayne, Missy Elliott, and Big Daddy Kane.

Plies

5 concerts

Plies, from Ft. Myers, Florida, debuted with Slip-N-Slide Records in 2004. Known for hits like "Shawty", his albums include "The Real Testament" and "Goon Affiliated". Faced legal issues in 2006. Collaborated with Keri Hilson & Young Dolph.

Too $hort

3 concerts

Too $hort, born Todd Shaw in L.A., is a pioneering West Coast rapper known for explicit lyrics and sparse instrumentals. He released his breakthrough album, "Born to Mack," in 1988, earning gold certification. Collaborating with legends like 2Pac, Notorious B.I.G., and Jay-Z, Too $hort's hits include "The Ghetto" and "Blow the Whistle." He's achieved multiple platinum albums and continues influencing hip-hop with projects like his 2020 collaboration with E-40.

KRS-One

6 concerts

KRS-One, born Kris Parker, led Boogie Down Productions, a pivotal '80s hip-hop group. Renowned for political raps as "the Teacher," he collaborated with Marley Marl and rival MC Shan. Known for hits like "Return of the Boom Bap," he evolved his style over the years, creating influential albums like "Edutainment" and "The BDP Album."

Big Daddy Kane

6 concerts

Brooklyn-born Big Daddy Kane, alias for Antonio Hardy, emerged in the late '80s as a hip-hop icon. Known for his smooth style and Afrocentric themes, Kane was part of the Juice Crew, collaborated with Biz Markie, and released classics like "Ain't No Half-Steppin'." He gained fame with hits such as "Smooth Operator" and worked alongside legends like Barry White. Despite a dip with the 1991 album Prince of Darkness, Kane's influence remains substantial in the genre.

Fabolous

1 concert

Brooklyn-born rapper Fabolous gained fame with the hit "Can't Deny It" in 2001. Known for blending East Coast rap with Southern bling and West Coast swagger, he has multiple Top Ten albums like "Ghetto Fabolous" and "Loso's Way." Collaborated with artists like Ne-Yo and Jay-Z, earning Grammy nods. Notable hits include "Breathe" and "Make Me Better." Part of the Def Jam label, he released acclaimed mixtapes and projects, including work with Jadakiss and featured on tracks with Snoop Dogg.

Freeway

1 concert

Philadelphia-born rapper Freeway gained prominence in hip-hop with the Roc-A-Fella hit "Philadelphia Freeway" (2003), featuring productions from Just Blaze and Kanye West. Known for his gruff style, he collaborated with Beanie Sigel and Jay-Z, starred in State Property, and released albums like "The Stimulus Package" (2010) and "Think Free" (2018). Notable tracks include "What We Do" and "Flipside."

Beanie Sigel

2 concerts

Philadelphian rapper Beanie Sigel rose to fame with a distinctive delivery and hard-hitting rhymes on his solo debut "The Truth." Collaborating with Jay-Z and others, he solidified his status, releasing albums like "The Reason" and "The B. Coming." Known for legal issues and innovative concepts like State Property clothing, he remained with Roc-a-Fella despite industry shifts.