Tag: Busta Rhymes

Busta Faces Charges of Misdemeanor Assault, Attempted Assault, and Harassment

Busta Rhymes has turned himself in to the NYPD after allegedly assaulting his assistant, Dashiel Gables, during an argument on January 10, The New York Post reported. The dispute reportedly began over Gables being on his phone during work hours in the lobby of his Brooklyn apartment building. According to reports, Busta punched Gables several times, leaving him with a swollen eye. Gables later called 911 and was treated for his injuries at a local hospital.

Busta was not arrested immediately but later turned himself in and was issued a desk appearance ticket (DAT) for misdemeanor assault, attempted assault, and harassment. He is scheduled to appear in court on February 2.

While Gables declined to comment on the situation, he mentioned that his lawyer advised him not to speak to the press, hinting at a potential future legal settlement.

Despite the legal trouble, Busta Rhymes has been honored with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2025. The rapper celebrated the news on Instagram, expressing gratitude for the recognition and the opportunity to join legendary figures like Prince, The Isley Brothers, and Green Day in the prestigious Class of 2025.

Busta Rhymes still thinks the OGs deserve their respect

Busta Rhymes has no problems with young artists recreating old classics, especially as a way of paying homage to the OGs. While recently speaking to Billboard, Busta asserted that this trend helps connect different generations.

“There’s a long list of shit that the new artists is doing over, so they obviously feel the need to tap in with the timeless greatness,” Busta Rhymes said. “If that’s your way of paying homage, we salute it. But even beyond that, we just like the fact that y’all think it’s dope enough to do it on your own. It’s almost like when you see a [muthafuckas] taking the initiative to do something, that encourages you to want to help push them in that direction even more.”

After explaining the importance of the young cats looking up to the ones who came before them, he pointed out that respect must not be compromised.

“The respect still has to be upheld,” he declared. “That doesn’t give you a green light to disrespect a [elder] that might not look like they’re holding themself together. That same [artist] might have had to sacrifice a lot not knowing better, whether it was through business or just being a knucklehead, but still trailblazed a way for you to do what you do.”