Rapper Busta Rhymes accused of punching a man in the face in New York
- Busta Rhymes is facing a third-degree assault charge for allegedly punching a man in the face in Brooklyn, New York, earlier this month.
- The incident occurred on January 10 during a verbal dispute near Jay and Front streets, resulting in the victim suffering facial swelling.
- Rhymes turned himself in to the New York Police Department and received a desk appearance ticket for a future court arraignment.
- This incident is not Rhymes' first legal issue, as he faced a second-degree assault charge in 2015 after allegedly throwing a protein drink at a gym employee.
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American rapper Busta Rhymes has been arrested for assaulting his assistant. As first reported by TMZ, the 52-year-old turned himself in to police after repeatedly punching Dashiel Gables, 50. The star reportedly lost his temper because his assistant was on his phone during work hours, and the latter reported the assault to police.

Rapper Busta Rhymes accused of punching a man in the face in New York
Rapper Busta Rhymes has been charged with assault in New York City after being accused of repeatedly punching another man in the face, according to police. Police on Friday said
Busta Rhymes turns himself in after fight with man in NYC, police say
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) – Rapper Busta Rhymes turned himself in at a Brooklyn police precinct on Tuesday after being accused of assault, police said. 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. The assault was reported to police on Jan. 10, according to the NYPD. More Crime News The victim was transported to Woodhull Hospital for treatment. He is…
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