Busta Rhymes has rejected a plea deal that would effectively clear all of the numerous charges brought against him in the last few months. It's perhaps understandable that he's not interested though, as under the terms of the bargain Rhymes, real name Kevin Smith, would have to serve a year in prison to make the charges arising from all the incidents go away, and one must presume the rap star thinks his lawyers can help him avoid the possibility of a custodial sentence altogether.
As previously reported, Rhymes has been arrested four times in under a year, and incurred various charges, including allegations of DUI and assault. The plea deal would have seen him paying a $1500 fine and taking part in an anti drunk driving programme as well as serving 12 months inside. Confirming the news of the hip hopper's rejection of the plea deal, a spokesman for the Manhattan District Attorney's office, Edison Alban, added that Rhymes is due back in court on 10 Jul. No comment has been forthcoming from the Rhymes camp.