According to reports, the assault charge stems from a Jan. 10 incident in which a 50-year-old person was punched multiple times.

Busta Rhymes is facing assault charges after being accused of attacking his 50-year-old assistant during an altercation at a Brooklyn condominium. The incident, which took place on January 10, has led to a police investigation and subsequent legal action against the rapper.

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.

Break Ya Neck” rapper Busta Rhymes (a.k.a. Trevor Tahiem Smith Jr.) was arrested and charged with assault in the third degree on Tuesday, law enforcement officials confirmed to Entertainment Weekly. The incident occurred in the Dumbo neighborhood of Brooklyn on Friday night,

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.

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 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.

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.