Busta Rhymes

Cast in "Halloween: Resurrection"

Co-starred in the crime thriller "Narc"

Returned to acting with roles in "Shaft" and "Finding Forrester"

Was arrested on a felony weapons possession charge; pleaded guilty in a plea bargain that resulted in five years' probation

Breakthrough screen role as a black militant in the John Singleton-directed "Higher Learning"

Film debut in "Who's the Man?"

Made guest appearance on track of A Tribe Called Quest's recording "Scenario"

Signed to Elektra Records

At age 12, moved from Brooklyn to Long Island

While still in high school, joined with Charlie Brown, Dinco D and Milo to form the rap group Leaders of the New School