Trevor Tanhiem Smith, Jr., 52, also known as Busta Rhymes, is accused of punching a man in the face during a fight last week, police said.

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.

Rapper Busta Rhymes was hit with three assault charges Tuesday after a dispute with his assistant over being on his phone while working, law enforcement sources tell The Post.

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.

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

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 is facing a third-degree assault charge following an incident in Brooklyn, New York, earlier this month.

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.

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

Busta Rhymes faces three assault charges after an alleged altercation with his assistant, sparking serious legal trouble.

Rapper Busta Rhymes faces a third-degree assault charge following an altercation in Brooklyn where he allegedly punched a man multiple times, causing visible injuries. The incident took place on January 10,