Busta Rhymes charged with assault
Trevor Tanhiem Smith, Jr., 52, also known as Busta Rhymes, is accused of punching a man in the face during a fight last week, police said.
Rap icon Busta Rhymes turned himself into the police after he allegedly assaulted his assistant by punching him repeatedly.
The rapper, real name Trevor George Smith Jr., got into an argument with his employee in Downtown Brooklyn on the morning of Jan. 10, cops and sources said.
Hip Hop icon Busta Rhymes has landed in legal trouble following an alleged assault in Brooklyn. The “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See” rapper, whose real name is Trevor Smith Jr., was arrested Tuesday night and charged with third-degree assault, law enforcement sources confirmed.
Busta Rhymes, known for hits like “Woo Hah!! Got You All in Check,” has a history of legal troubles, including prior arrests for assault, weapons possession and traffic violations. In 2007, he was charged with DWI, and in 2015, he was arrested for throwing a protein drink at a gym employee.
Busta Rhymes faces three assault charges after an alleged altercation with his assistant, sparking serious legal trouble.
Busta Rhymes during Rolling Stone x Sonesta’s Musicians on Musicians at the Apollo Theater on November 22, 2024 in New York, New York. He didn't "Break Ya Neck," but Busta Rhymes will still face charges after punching a man in the face in Brooklyn, according to police.
Busta Rhymes was arrested and charged with assault in the third degree after an alleged altercation that left a 50-year-old victim in the hospital, police say.
Rapper Busta Rhymes was hit with three assault charges Tuesday after a dispute with his assistant over being on his phone while working, law enforcement sources tell The Post. Rhymes, 52,
Rapper Busta Rhymes, also known as Trevor Smith, faces third-degree assault charges after allegedly punching a man multiple times during an argument in Brooklyn. The victim, a 50-year-old man, sustained visible injuries and required hospital treatment.
American rapper Busta Rhymes has been charged with three counts of assault following an alleged altercation with his assistant over phone usage during work. The 52-year-old hip-hop star, whose real name is Trevor Tahiem Smith Jr.