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Busta Rhymes trial postponed until November

String of charges against rapper include beating up a fan

The trial of Busta Rhymes has been postponed until November because lawyers on both sides of the case said they are not ready to go to court.

The rapper who showed up to yesterday’s hearing in Manhattan in a sober grey suit was told he will now face the court on November 7 on charges of beating up a fan, kicking a former employee and multiple driving offenses including drunk driving.

Rhymes, whose real name is Trevor Smith, previously rejected a plea deal that would have seen him go to jail for a year.

Check back to NME.COM for all the latest from the courtroom when Rhymes returns to court. You can also check out our comprehensive Phil Spector trial coverage, with up-to-the-minute updates direct from Los Angeles.

--By our New York staff.
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