A former assistant for Rhymes sued the rapper this week, claiming he assaulted him back in January for using his phone on the job.

Earlier this year, Busta Rhymes was arrested and charged with assault regarding an altercation with former assistant Dahsiel Gabels. Gables has since filed a lawsuit against his former employer, alleging “wage and hour violations,

Busta Rhymes is facing a lawsuit from a former personal assistant who claims the megastar rapper assaulted him ... however, Busta tells TMZ Hip Hop his allegations are complete BS.