Flipmode Squad
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
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Covers
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Records
While Flipmode Squad as a collective didn't rack up trophy cases, their debut album The Imperial is widely respected as a classic of 1990s East Coast hip hop. Busta Rhymes' solo success brought visibility to the crew, and his 2011 'I Am Hip Hop' Award from BET acknowledged his and the group's lasting impact. The group's greatest achievement may be their influence on the collective model in hip hop and the careers of its members.
Honours & Distinctions
BET Hip Hop Awards 'I Am Hip Hop' Award
Busta Rhymes received this honor, recognizing his and Flipmode Squad's contributions to hip hop culture.
Guinness World Record for Most Words in a Hit Single
Busta Rhymes set the record for 'Look at Me Now,' which features rapid-fire verses.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Rappers of All Time
Best Hip Hop Albums of 1998
Magazine Covers
The Source
1998
Flipmode Squad: The Imperial Rise
XXL
1999
Busta Rhymes & Flipmode: The New Kings?
Vibe
1998
Flipmode Squad: Hardcore Hip Hop's Last Hope
Records & Feats
Most Words in a Hit Single
Busta Rhymes' 'Look at Me Now' holds the Guinness World Record for most words in a hit single, with over 200 words in the first 30 seconds.
Debut Album Sales
The Imperial sold over 500,000 copies in the United States, earning a gold certification.