Busta Rhymes gets three years' probation
Judge warns rapper to stay out of trouble
Busta Rhymes was sentenced to three years' probation today (March 18) for assaulting a fan and his former driver.
The Grammy-winning rapper, whose real name is Trevor Smith, was given the sentence by a New York judge who warned him to stay out of trouble.
As part of his sentence, Rhymes will also have to perform 10 days of community service, pay a $1,250 fine and court costs, and participate in a drunk driving programme, reports the Associated Press.
After his sentencing, Rhymes said, "I couldn't feel better, and this couldn't have happened at a better time. I thank the judge for giving me a chance and I thank everybody for being supportive."
He added that he wanted to get back to "having fun, making music, running around and showing love."
--By our Los Angeles staff.
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The Grammy-winning rapper, whose real name is Trevor Smith, was given the sentence by a New York judge who warned him to stay out of trouble.
As part of his sentence, Rhymes will also have to perform 10 days of community service, pay a $1,250 fine and court costs, and participate in a drunk driving programme, reports the Associated Press.
After his sentencing, Rhymes said, "I couldn't feel better, and this couldn't have happened at a better time. I thank the judge for giving me a chance and I thank everybody for being supportive."
He added that he wanted to get back to "having fun, making music, running around and showing love."
--By our Los Angeles staff.
Find out more about NME.
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