Benzino speaks out after viral clip raised concerns about self-harm

Whew! gasoline He is speaking out after a disturbing video of him began making the rounds online. The former “Love & Hip Hop” star took to Instagram to set the record straight about a clip showing his girlfriend suggesting self-harm.

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Benzino talks on a viral video with his girlfriend

The circulated clip shows Benzino on the floor of a house, screaming and in an intense emotional state. In the clip, his alleged girlfriend records him saying: “I’ll do no, okay?“And ‘Stop.'” At some point, Benzino got up from the floor and sat in the corner, apparently still crying. You can also still hear the woman saying: “Just give me the knife.” She even shouted “no” while Benzino appeared to have a knife in his hand, and then continued to tell him “I’ll tell them you’re calm, and I’ll call them back.” The video made people think Benzino was trying to harm himself because he was holding the knife close to his throat.

After the video spread online, Benzino jumped on Instagram to clear the air and clarify what was stated in the clip. He made sure to tell everyone that he was “fine” and that the video was just a “rehearsal for Toby’s movie.”

“My daughter was helping me, and we were doing a script reading and it was a rehearsal for Toby’s movie. This was a scene for Toby’s movie,” the rapper explained.

Additionally, Benzino shut down the assault allegations, saying he would never lay his hands on a woman. Furthermore, he made it clear that he would never do anything to hurt himself.

“I’ve never done that in my life. This is for cowards. And I definitely wouldn’t do anything to hurt myself. So, shout out to everyone involved. I’m fine,” he continued.

Social media interaction

Social media users were inundated Comments section in the shadow room With reactions to Benzino’s claims. Many thought he was lying, saying they would believe it when Toby’s film dropped.

instagram user @tsuzzle717 wrote, “Well, was she helping with the production 🤔because she was recording???”

instagram user @RailKerwinClayburn wrote, “You don’t have to say Netflix because you don’t have to do a lot of acting for Tubi.

While Instagram user @Thesocialmisfit wrote, “Now if this “movie” never comes out, then what?

Then Instagram user @DJ Kolkiv wrote, “us. This is not funny. Pray for that man…”

Another Instagram user @Aprilberly wrote, “rehearsal? Bruuuuh, the acting is so bad right now. We don’t believe you.

instagram user @Queendcj wrote, ““This is new… use Toby as an excuse.”

Finally, Instagram user @Best Mudgeons wrote, “I hope this brother has told us the truth. The tongue is so strong! 💯🙏”

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