Busta Rhymes Charged With Assault After Throwing Protein Drink At A Gym Worker

Busta Rhymes has been charged with assault after an alleged fight at a New York City gym, according to reports.

The incident happened at 8:20 p.m. at Steel Gym located at 143 W. 23rd St. on Wednesday, and he was charged with second-degree assault, according to police.

Eyewitnesses told the New York Daily News that the dispute began when Rhymes attempted to bring a cameraman into the facility so that he could have his workout routine recorded. The employee, however, would not let the video person inside the gym.

“Things got heated. Busta splashed water on him and the employee threw water back,” one eyewitness, Sean Aird, told the paper.

“Busta’s security got between them. The cops came and (the employee) kept changing his story.”Another employee at the gym told the paper that Busta’s beef with someone at the gym was nothing new. “This has been going on for a long time,” the colleague said.

“As we know, the patron, Trevor Tahiem Smith Jr., was arrested,” police added.

“It’s stupid,” Rhymes told the Daily News after he was released early Thursday morning of the incident. His lawyer added, “It’s ridiculous, it was literally a bottle of Muscle Milk.”

Rhymes also thanked his fans for their support after he was released.”Thanks to everyone who helped expedite this evening for me,” he wrote on Instagram. I’m good and we’re back to the grind. Heading 2 the studio 2 turn the bulls— into GREATNESS. I’m super good.”