Busta Rhymes Responds to Assault Claims from Ex-Assistant’s Lawsuit

## Busta Rhymes Responds to Assault Allegations

Busta Rhymes has publicly refuted claims of physical assault made in a newly filed lawsuit by his former assistant.

### Incident Overview

In January, the artist, whose real name is Trevor Smith Jr., was taken into custody in Brooklyn over third-degree assault allegations. This arose after he allegedly struck his assistant, Dashiel Gables, in the face. As this case remains unresolved, Gables has now launched a federal lawsuit citing not only assault but also various forms of workplace harassment.

### Details of the Lawsuit

Gables’ suit describes a toxic work environment, claiming that Rhymes routinely belittled and yelled at him and other staff members. According to the allegations, Rhymes also engaged in disturbing behavior, such as “spitting in their faces, smacking the back of their heads, and grabbing their clothing.”

The escalation allegedly reached a head in January when Gables answered a call from his daughter. After explaining the situation, Rhymes is accused of responding aggressively, stating, “Don’t tell me about your f***ing kid, what the f*** that gotta do with me?” This confrontation reportedly led to multiple punches being thrown by Rhymes, effectively terminating Gables’ employment.

### Aftermath and Industry Impact

Following these incidents, Gables required medical attention and subsequently filed a police report, resulting in Rhymes’ arrest. Gables claims the fallout has led to severe repercussions for him in the hip-hop industry, stating that he has been ostracized and “effectively blacklisted” from future work opportunities.

The complaint includes an additional anecdote regarding another assistant who allegedly quit in distress after being forced by Rhymes to unclog a toilet without a plunger, which adds to the claims of a hostile work environment.

### Busta Rhymes’ Defense

In a statement to the press, Rhymes categorically rejected Gables’ allegations. “I have been made aware of the claims made by Dashiel Gables, and I completely and categorically deny these allegations. For a very brief period, Dashiel assisted me, but it did not work out,” he stated.

He expressed his belief that Gables has fabricated these claims as a means to retaliate after being dismissed, emphasizing his intent to pursue a countersuit. “I am confident this will expose this as an attempt to shake me down,” he asserted, expressing his belief that the truth will ultimately come to light.

### Closing Thoughts

As this situation unfolds, many are left wondering how it will impact both Rhymes’ career and Gables’ future in the industry. What are your thoughts on this ongoing case?