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Love & Hip Hop Atlanta star Benzino, 48, was reportedly shot “multiple times” while leaving his mother’s funeral in Boston, MA today, according to Allhiphop.com.
A suspect is in custody and will be arraigned Monday on attempted murder and weapon charges.
Benzino, whose real name is Raymond Scott, is pictured above in his hospital room (thanks @Felicia7997). The photo was uploaded to Instagram by Benzino’s co-star Stevie J.
Rapper, magazine publisher and reality TV star Benzino was reportedly [shot] in Boston, MA while attending the funeral of his mother.
Days ago, Benzino [announced] the passing of his mother via his Twitter account. Today, he attended her funeral service where local police say he was targeted during the procession. Source
Update: Benzino is reportedly in critical condition at a Boston hospital. There are numerous reports on Twitter.com that the shooter is Gai Scott, Benzino’s nephew.
Update 2: Benzino’s status is upgraded to stable condition at South Shore hospital per @AdamHardingNews
Updated 3: Stevie J Instagram’d this selfie from Benzino’s hospital room. Only TMZ can turn a flesh wound into multiple gunshot wounds. Smh.
