American rap star Busta Rhymes today won his British High Court battle for the right to perform at a charity concert tonight.

Busta Rhymes has left his record label in order to release his latest album 'Blessed' through another music industry giant.

Rapper Busta Rhymes has been arrested and charged with assault in New York City, police said today.

Busta Rhymes has spoken of his pain at watching his friend and bodyguard Israel Ramirez die from a gunshot wound earlier this year.

Rap star Busta Rhymes was a no-show at the funeral for his slain bodyguard on Friday and is still wanted by the police for questioning regarding the incident.