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

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,

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

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.

Hip Hop icon Busta Rhymes has landed in legal trouble following an alleged assault in Brooklyn. The “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See” rapper, whose real name is Trevor Smith Jr., was arrested Tuesday night and charged with third-degree assault, law enforcement sources confirmed.

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.

Rapper Busta Rhymes arrested and charged for allegedly assaulting assistant in Downtown Brooklyn. Find out the latest details.

Rapper Busta Rhymes has been accused of repeatedly punching another man in the face, police said Friday. His legal name is Trevor Smith. (Also Read | Busta Rhymes slammed for cursing out fans using their phones at Essence Festival)

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.