Benzino spoke out after a viral clip raised concerns about self-harm

Oh! Benzino is speaking out after a concerning video of him began circulating online. The former ‘Love & Hip Hop’ star took to Instagram to set the record straight about a clip that featured his girlfriend and suggested self-harm.

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Benzino talked about the viral video with his girlfriend

The viral clip shows Benzino lying on the floor of a house, screaming and in a state of extreme emotion. In the clip, his alleged girlfriend recorded him saying: “I won’t, okay?” and “stop.” At one point, Benzino stood up from the floor and sat in a corner, seemingly still in tears. You can still hear the woman say, “Just give me the knife.” She even shouted “no” when Benzino appeared to be holding a knife in his hand, then she continued to speak to him “I’ll let them know you’re calm, I’ll call them back.” The video made people think that Benzino was trying to harm himself because he was seen holding a knife to his neck.

After the video spread online, Benzino took to Instagram to clear the air and clarify what happened in the clip. He made sure to let everyone know that he was “fine” and that the video was just “a rehearsal for a Tubi movie.”

“My girl was helping me, we were reading the script and it was rehearsals for the movie Tubi. It was a scene from the movie Tubi,” the rapper explained.

Additionally, Benzino denied the assault allegations, saying he would never lay a hand on a woman. Furthermore, he made it clear that he would never do anything to harm himself.

“I’ve never done that in my life. That’s for cowards. And I certainly won’t do anything to harm myself. So, thank you to everyone who showed interest. I’m fine,” he continued.

Reaction on social networks

Social media users flooded in Dark Room commentary with reactions to Benzino’s statements. Many people thought he was lying and said they would believe it when the movie Tubi came out.

Instagram User @tsizzle717 wrote, “Well, did she help with production 🤔because she was recording???”

Instagram User @therealkerwinclaiborne wrote, “You shouldn’t say Netflix because you don’t have to act that much for Tubi.”

While Instagram users @thesocialmisfit wrote, “Now what if this “movie” never comes out?”

Then Instagram user @djcoolkev wrote, “Are not. This is not funny at all. Please pray for that man…”

Another Instagram user @aprylrbeverly wrote, “Rehearsal? Bruuuuh, the acting is so bad right now. We do NOT believe you.

Instagram User @queendcj wrote, “That’s a new one… let’s use Tubi as an excuse.”

Finally, Instagram user @beastmodejones wrote, “I really hope this brother is telling us the truth. The tongue is very powerful! 💯🙏”

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