Dave East is in ‘Survival’ mode for debut album

Dave East is making his official debut with “Survival,” even though he’s well-known to the hip-hop community. He’s put out mixtapes and collaborated with artists like Chris Brown, but now he’s looking to give the music world a better picture of who he really is.

He tends to rap about the lures of the street and his upbringing, recalling navigating through the ills that inner-city life can bring. But he also brings fans into his family life, with “Mama I Made It,” dedicated to his mother, and “Daddy Knows,” for his daughter, both on the new album.

East is a protege of Nas, and he says the iconic rapper has given him lots of advice. He also played another rap legend, Method Man, in Hulu’s recent series about the Wu-Tang Clan.

This Oct. 28, 2019 photo shows musician Dave East in New York during an interview to promote his album "Survival." (AP PhotoGary Gerard Hamilton)

FILE - This July 26, 2019 file photo shows rapper Dave East, a cast member in the Hulu series "Wu-Tang: An American Saga," posing for a portrait in Beverly Hills, Calif. “Survival,” which debuted at No. 11 on the Billboard Top 200 albums this week, is East’s official album debut, even though he’s been widely known in the hip-hop community for the past few years, releasing numerous popular mixtapes and EPs. He’s also collaborated with high profile artists such as Chris Brown, Meek Mill, 2 Chainz and Mac Miller. (Photo by Chris PizzelloInvisionAP, File)

This Oct. 28, 2019 photo shows musician Dave East in New York during an interview to promote his album "Survival." (AP PhotoGary Gerard Hamilton)

FILE - This July 26, 2019 file photo shows rapper Dave East, a cast member in the Hulu series "Wu-Tang: An American Saga," posing for a portrait in Beverly Hills, Calif. “Survival,” which debuted at No. 11 on the Billboard Top 200 albums this week, is East’s official album debut, even though he’s been widely known in the hip-hop community for the past few years, releasing numerous popular mixtapes and EPs. He’s also collaborated with high profile artists such as Chris Brown, Meek Mill, 2 Chainz and Mac Miller. (Photo by Chris PizzelloInvisionAP, File)

Authorities in New Mexico issued an arrest warrant Friday for director and Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield to face a child sex abuse charge.

An investigator with the Albuquerque Police Department filed a criminal complaint in support of the charge, which says a child reported that Busfield touched him inappropriately. The acts allegedly occurred on the set of “The Cleaning Lady,” a TV series Busfield directed and acted in.

The child said the first incident happened when he was 7 years old and Busfield touched him three or four times. Busfield allegedly touched him five or six times on another occasion when he was 8.

The child's mother reported to Child Protective Services that the abuse occurred between November 2022 and spring 2024, the complaint said.

Busfield's attorney and agent did not immediately respond to email messages seeking comment late Friday.

The arrest warrant, which was signed by a judge, said the charge is for two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor.

According to the complaint, the child, which it identifies only by his initials, has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety. A social worker documented him saying he has had nightmares about Busfield touching him and woken up scared.

The child was reportedly afraid to tell anyone because Busfield was the director and he feared he would get mad at him.

The investigation began in November 2024, when the investigator responded to a call from a doctor at the University of New Mexico Hospital. The child’s parents had gone there at the recommendation of a law firm, the complaint said.

“The Cleaning Lady” aired for four seasons on Fox, ending in 2025. It starred Elodie Yung as a Cambodian doctor who comes to the United States to get medical treatment for her son, witnesses a mob killing and ends up becoming a cleaner for organized crime.

The show was produced by Warner Bros., which according to the complaint conducted its own investigation into the abuse allegations but was unable to corroborate them.

Busfield is known for appearances in “The West Wing,” “Field of Dreams” and “Thirtysomething,” the latter of which won him an Emmy for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series in 1991.

He is married to actor Melissa Gilbert; there was no immediate response to an email sent to her publicist.

FILE - Actor Timothy Busfield smiles before an NFL football game in Detroit, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)