Busta Rhymes has been charged with assault after an alleged fight at a New York City gym, according to reports.
The 43-year-old was arrested at the Steel Gym in the Chelsea area of New York on Wednesday at around 8:30 p.m., where the rapper, whose real name is Trevor Tahiem Smith Jr., allegedly threw a container of Lean Body Protein drink at a gym worker, reports CBS.
Police were immediately called to the scene where Busta Rhymes was detained. The victim on the other hand, refused medical attention after being hit in the back of the head. No serious injuries were reported.
The star was charged with assault in the second degree after his arrest and it is believed that he is still in jail. Busta’s lawyer told TMZ that the allegations are “a bunch of bull,” adding: “This is another attempt to take advantage of Busta’s celebrity status.”
This is not the first time the “Break Ya Neck” rapper has found himself in trouble with the law. In August 2006, he was arrested and arraigned for charges of third-degree assault after he allegedly attacked a man for spitting on his car.
The following February, Busta Rhymes refused a plea deal for allegedly assaulting his former driver, which would have landed him in the clink for six months. Instead, he was sentenced to three year’s probation and 10 days of community service in 2008. He was also required to enroll in a drunk driving program and pay $1,250 in fines.
One year later, Busta Rhymes was ordered by a judge to pay compensation to the tune of $75,000 to a concert goer for a 2003 assault.
Just when we thought he was getting his act together …
