Rapper Rhymes in driving arrest

Busta Rhymes has had several recent run-ins with the police

US rap star Busta Rhymes has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving in New York.

Police stopped Mr Rhymes at 0040 local time on Thursday because his car windows were too tinted.

Sgt Mike Wysokowski said officers then smelled alcohol on the rapper's breath and he was taken into custody.

An initial court hearing is expected later on Thursday. Mr Rhymes - real name Trevor Smith - is currently also facing two separate assault charges.

A lawyer for Mr Rhymes, Scott Leemon, declined to comment on the drink driving charge, saying the star would address the charge in court.

Assault trial

The rapper and actor is also due to appear in court next week on two separate charges of assaulting his driver and a fan who allegedly spat on his car last year.

He was initially offered the chance to take probation and community service in relation to these charges, sparing him a prison sentence.

But the offer was withdrawn after he was arrested in February when he was caught driving on a suspended licence.

The rapper's hits include Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See, Dangerous and Touch It.