Rapper’s former assistant has alleged an abusive work environment which climaxed in being punched in face
Busta Rhymes has been accused of physical assault and an abusive work environment by his former assistant.
The 53-year-old rapper, whose real name is Trevor Smith, is the focus of a lawsuit filed by Dashiel Gables who claims he was punched in the face for being on the phone in January.
At the time Rhymes turned himself in and earlier this week, Gables filed an action alleging wage and hour violations, assault, battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
In a statement sent to the Guardian, Rhymes responded: “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. Apparently, Dashiel has decided to respond to being let go by manufacturing claims against me in an attempt to attack and damage my reputation. I look forward to proving these allegations false, and am preparing a countersuit, which I am confident will expose this for what it is – an attempted shake-down by a disgruntled former assistant. Ultimately, I am certain the truth will prevail.”
