BUSTA RHYMES - BUSTA RHYMES TO FACE ASSAULT TRIAL

Busta Rhymes will face a trial on two assault charges after upsetting the judge presiding over his case.

Judge Tanya Kennedy originally offered a plea bargain that would have allowed the rapper to avoid a custodial sentence.

But after he was caught driving while disqualified the New York judge decided to take the offer off the table.

The 34-year-old then rejected a new proposal that would have seen him spend two years in jail and pay a $500 fine.

The ruling means that Rhymes, real name is Trevor Smith Junior, will face a trial on two assault charges later this year.

If he is found guilty, the rap star could find himself behind bars for some time.

The charges relate to an incident in August last year in New York.

Rhymes has released eight albums over an 11-year career, the latest of which was Before Hell Freezes Over last summer.