Busta Rhymes Reveals SHOCKING 100 Lb Weight Loss

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Busta Rhymes, born Trevor George Smith Jr., is rocking 2021 with a new fitness regimen and a healthier approach to life.

In only one year, Rhymes, 48, was able to drop over 100 lbs and take back control of his health by jumping into a new exercise routine that helped him lose weight and show off his new, killer abs.

Check out his health journey below! 

During the production of his latest album, “Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God,” Rhymes said that he put his music above everything else, which quickly manifested in several serious health issues.

“Believe it or not, I made the album when I was at my most unhealthy,” he shared in a recent interview. “I was so focused on the music being the best it could be, I didn’t put any time into taking care of myself.”

Along with a diagnosis of sleep apnea, doctors also discovered polyps in his throat that were blocking his airway.

“That’s when I knew s—t was serious,” he explained. “The doctor told me that if I caught a cold or slept wrong that I could die. It felt like this was on me now, and I had to steer things in a different direction. I was too young to be on all of these blood pressure medications and acid reflux medications.”

Destiny intervened when professional bodybuilder Dexter Jacksontagged Rhymes on Instagram while he was working out to one of his songs.

The “I Know What You Want” singer seized the opportunity and immediately sent him a message asking him for help.

“I hit him in the DM,” Rhymes said. “I needed his help, and I gave him my number, and he hit me back right away.”

Rhymes was so serious about his commitment that he actually moved to Florida for a month to begin his training.

He actually gained 50 lbs at first, working to add more muscle mass to his frame before he lost weight to an intensive exercise program, working out three times a day on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, as well as twice a day on Tuesday and Saturday.

The “Dangerous” rapper also hired a personal chef to help get his diet in check. The rap mogul started eating a strict meal plan every two and a half hours, often scarfing down 12 egg whites in a single meal to get in plenty of protein. 

Now that the Grammy-nominated rapper is down to 254 lbs, he is focusing on maintaining a healthier meal plan, as well as a more manageable training regimen, that allows him to balance his music and his fitness.

“Don’t ever give up on yourself,” he captioned a photo on Instagram showing a side-by-side comparison of his weight loss journey. “Life begins right now!! My dedication is different!! I would never put out an album and not be in the best shape of my life!! I respect myself too much and I respect y’all too much!! I’m only here to inspire!!”

“Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God,” the rapper's 10th studio album, is available for download and streaming now.