Busta Rhymes (AKA Trevor Tahiem Smith Jr.) got arrested on Wednesday night for “an alleged altercation at Steel Gym in New York City’s Chelsea neighborhood,” as per Entertainment Tonight.
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The rapper threw a 17-ounce strawberry protein shake – specifically a Lean Body protein drink – at a gym employee following an argument. The alleged assault resulted in Busta Rhyme’s arrest with second-degree assault charges.
According to the New York Police Department, the 33-year-old employee had a “contusion and scratches/marks to the back of his head.”
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An NYPD spokesperson further stated, “The two of them knew each other prior to this incident. It was related to a prior dispute.”
“The origin of this argument may have gone back a few days before yesterday’s incident. It just came to a head, and this is the way [Busta Rhymes] thought it would bring some sort of conclusion,” the spokesperson added.
However, E! News reports that the “prior dispute” was because the employee didn’t allow Busta Rhymes to film his exercise routine within the confines of the Steel Gym.
Busta Rhymes was released on Thursday morning from the Manhattan Criminal Court “on his own recognizance.”
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Scott Leemon, the 43-year-old rapper’s lawyer also noted: “This is another example of someone trying to get rich on a baseless allegation. There were no injuries and the whole charge is a bunch of bull.”
Busta Rhymes then took to say his piece on Instagram with a photo of him leaving with Scott Leemon.
“Thanks to everyone who helped expedite this evening for me. I’m good and we’re back to the grind. Heading 2 the studio 2 turn the bullshit into GREATNESS. I’m super good. #THECONGLOMERATE,” Busta wrote for the caption.
Thanks to everyone who helped expedite this evening for me. I'm good and we're back to the grind. Heading 2 the studio 2 turn the bullshit into GREATNESS. I'm super good. #THECONGLOMERATE. A photo posted by Busta Rhymes (@conglomerateent) on Aug 5, 2015 at 11:29pm PDT
Rapper, music producer, songwriter and actor Busta Rhymes net worth is $20 million.
