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 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.

Busta Rhymes faces three assault charges after an alleged altercation with his assistant, sparking serious legal trouble.

Rapper Busta Rhymes faces a third-degree assault charge following an altercation in Brooklyn where he allegedly punched a man multiple times, causing visible injuries. The incident took place on January 10,

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, born Trevor Smith, allegedly assaulted a 50-year-old man in Brooklyn on January 10 by repeatedly punching him in the face. Rhymes, 52, received a desk appearance ticket for third-degree assault.

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.

Rap icon Busta Rhymes turned himself into the police after he allegedly assaulted his assistant by punching him repeatedly.

The 52-year-old, whose real name is Trevor George Smith Jr, allegedly punched a man multiple times during a heated argument in Brooklyn’s Dumbo neighbourhood. Police responded to the scene and found the aftermath of a physical altercation.

Police officers responding to a 911 call in Brooklyn's Dumbo neighborhood that evening said a 50-year-old man told them he was arguing with another man who punched him in the face multiple times. The victim was taken to the hospital with swelling on the left side of his face, according to police.