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., is accused of repeatedly punching his 50-year-old assistant, Dashiel Gables, in the face, leaving him with noticeable swelling around his left eye. The incident reportedly occurred on January 10 inside the upscale J Condominium in Dumbo, Brooklyn.
Rhymes turned himself in to authorities shortly after the altercation.
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When contacted for comment on Thursday, Gables declined to discuss the case, citing legal advice.
“Maybe later. Maybe in the future. I can’t mess up my case, bro. It’s just not going to be worth it. An article in the paper as opposed to a six- or seven-million-dollar settlement? I’m not risking it, sorry,” he told The Post.
This is not the first time the Brooklyn-born rapper has faced legal troubles. Rhymes has a history of run-ins with law enforcement, including weapons charges, traffic violations, and assault cases.
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In 2007, he was charged with DWI after police observed his SUV driving erratically in Manhattan. Eight years later, the “Break Ya Neck” artist was arrested for allegedly throwing a 17-ounce strawberry protein drink at a Chelsea gym employee, hitting the individual in the back of the head.
More recently, Rhymes made headlines for tossing a drink in the face of a fan who slapped him on the rear, an incident for which the fan later apologized publicly.
Rhymes is scheduled to appear in court on February 2 to address the latest allegations.
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