In an exclusive report, Busta Rhymes is seeking to impose stricter restrictions on court documents in his ongoing legal battle with former assistant Dashiel Gables. The rapper has filed a motion with a federal judge in Brooklyn, expressing concerns that Gables could leak sensitive evidence and sway public opinion ahead of the trial.
Rhymes’ legal team argues that confidential materials, including private messages, videos, and arrest records, must remain sealed to ensure a fair trial. This move comes as Gables is pursuing $6 million in damages, alleging that Rhymes assaulted him in January at the rapper’s Brooklyn apartment building and subsequently fired him after he reported the incident to the police.
The lawsuit also accuses Rhymes of wage theft, workplace mistreatment, and blacklisting Gables in the music industry. In response, Rhymes has vehemently denied all allegations and filed a countersuit in October, claiming Gables’ actions are defamatory and labeling the original lawsuit a “shake-down.”
In their recent court filings, Rhymes’ attorneys warned that media coverage and online speculation surrounding the case have already compromised its integrity. They emphasized that even minor leaks of discovery materials could significantly impact public perception and jeopardize the fairness of the proceedings.
Gables’ legal team has countered, stating that Rhymes’ motion is an attempt to silence their client and framing the defamation suit as a retaliatory Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP). They argue that issues involving public safety and alleged misconduct by a prominent figure are matters protected by the First Amendment.
Earlier this year, Busta Rhymes turned himself in after being charged in connection to the January incident. A briefing on the revised protective order is set for later this month, as both sides prepare for what promises to be a contentious legal battle.
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