Busta Rhymes handed three years' probation

A Manhattan judge today sentenced Busta Rhymes to three years' probation and 10 days of community service for assaulting his former driver and a fan.

The 35-year-old rapper was also fined US$1,250 (€854), plus court costs, for driving while intoxicated and with a suspended licence.

He pleaded guilty to the charges - related to four separate incidents - in Manhattan Criminal Court.

Rhymes, whose real name is Trevor Smith, must also enrol in a program to combat drunk driving.

"I just want to say that I'm very grateful to the judge, and I'm very grateful to the system. I believe in the system." Rhymes said as he left court.