Busta Rhymes calls assault lawsuit by ex-assistant an attempted shake-down'
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Busta Rhymes is facing accusations of physical assault by his former assistant, Dashiel Gables, who claims he was punched for using his phone. Gables filed a lawsuit alleging assault, battery, and emotional distress after experiencing alleged verbal abuse and unreasonable work demands, including 18-hour workdays without overtime. Following an argument that resulted in the alleged assault, Gables was hospitalized and filed a police report, leading to three charges against Rhymes. In response, Rhymes denies all claims and plans to countersue, asserting that Gables is attempting to damage his reputation.
Busta Rhymes has been accused of physically assaulting his former assistant, Dashiel Gables, who claims he was punched for being on the phone in January.
Dashiel Gables alleges that during his time working for Rhymes, he faced a toxic work environment, being degraded and forced to work long hours without overtime.
Rhymes maintains that Gables' claims are fabrications intended to damage his reputation, stating he is preparing a countersuit to expose the allegations.
The lawsuit details that Gables was hospitalized following the alleged assault, which led to the rapper facing three assault charges.
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