Busta Rhymes to face new charges

02-01-2007 12:31

The musician Busta Rhymes is to face accusations that he assaulted a member of his staff, it was revealed yesterday.

The rapper is already looking at the possibility of a prison sentence, with charges of assault,attempted assault and harassment for allegedly physically attacking a fan who chose to spit on one of his vehicles in New York, last year.

Now Busta is reported to have hit one of his chauffeurs on Boxing Day at his office in the Big Apple.

Eddie Hatchett, placed a complaint saying that he visited Mr Rhymes to pick up some cash that he was due, but his employer struck him, causing some lacerations to his face.

Hatchett is quoted as saying in the Mirror newspaper: "I'm just an average Joe trying to support my family."

The 34 year old star later departed from the States but police have stated that he will receive charges when he comes back to the country.

Rhymes, whose real name is Trevor Smith, could also be jailed for having a machete in his possession.