Rapper and reality TV star Ray Benzino has broken his silence following a concerning video posted by 50 Cent on Wednesday.
The viral clip, which sparked widespread concern among fans and fellow celebrities, appears to show Benzino on the floor, yelling and crying uncontrollably while holding a knife near his throat.
The video, allegedly recorded by Benzino’s girlfriend Ashley Bell, begins with her pleading with him to stop, saying “Stop please. Stop. Stop.” Benzino, still visibly emotional, responds by saying “Call the police.” Bell then screams “No no no no no no!” as Benzino appears to be on the verge of harming himself.
50 Cent, who has had a long-standing feud with Benzino, captioned the video with some serious claims about the context of the clip. “Benzino caught on video, by his girlfriend Ashley Bell threatening to unalive himself with a knife because she called the cops for him allegedly beating her,” Fiddy wrote.
However, Benzino has since come forward to clear the air and set the record straight. In a video response posted on his social media, Benzino explains that the disturbing clip was actually a rehearsal for a Tubi movie. He reveals that his girlfriend Ashley was helping him with script reading, and that the intense scene was simply a dramatic rehearsal.
Benzino vehemently denies 50 Cent’s claims that he was threatening to harm himself or that he had allegedly beaten his girlfriend. “I would never ever put my hands on any woman. I’ve never done that in my life. That’s for cowards and I surely wouldn’t do anything to hurt myself,” Benzino asserts.
The rapper and reality TV star goes on to thank his fans and supporters for their concern, assuring them that he is okay and that the situation has been blown out of proportion. In a surprising move, Benzino even thanks 50 Cent for “promoting him” and bringing attention to his upcoming project.
The drama surrounding the video has sparked a heated debate on social media, with many fans and celebrities weighing in on the situation. While some have expressed concern for Benzino’s well-being, others have criticized 50 Cent for posting the video and perpetuating drama.
As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: Benzino is determined to set the record straight and move forward with his career. With his upcoming Tubi movie on the horizon, fans can expect to see more of Benzino in the coming months.