The long standing legal feud between Busta Rhymes and his ex-assistant, Dashiel Gables, is finally coming to a close. The two have reached a settlement agreement in their legal battle. According to Digital Music News, the details of it are sealed as it was reached during a private mediation.
The decision to settle follows months of back-and-forth allegations in court. According to recent filings, both legal teams are currently wrapping up the final paperwork to make the agreement official.
“The parties are finalizing the settlement documentation and anticipate that it will be completed within ten days.” This is a quote from a letter that both Rhymes and Gables’ attorneys sent into a judge this week. It seems each side wanted to bury the hatchet as soon as possible. Following this update, the outlet reports that said judge wanted them to file a formal motion for settlement by June 1.
For those catching up, the legal drama began back in August 2025. Gables had been seeking $6-7 million for alleged assault, battery, wage theft, and infliction of emotional distress. He filed his lawsuit against the New York rapper in August 2025.
The situation turned serious after a workplace dispute allegedly turned violent. Gables was allegedly attacked by Busta Rhymes in January of that same year at his Brooklyn building. Specifically, Gables was allegedly punched in the face and was allegedly subjected to abuse in the workplace. This allegedly stemmed from a shouting match that turned physical as Rhymes allegedly was upset with Gables for being on his phone during working hours.
The assistant, who also claimed he was cut off and fired by Rhymes and his team afterwards, went to the police. Rhymes then turned himself in, which shocked fans at the time when details were slim. The veteran rapper would be charged with third-degree assault.
The rapper did not take the accusations sitting down. In October 2025, he countersued Gables for defamation. He accused his former employee of extortion and harmful hits on his reputation. With this new settlement, both men are walking away from the litigation before it reaches a trial.
