Things are not looking too good for reality star Benzino, he was shot over the weekend while in route to the funeral of his mother in Boston. The Love & Hip Hop Atlanta cast member was driving and was shot at by his nephew, Gai Scott, who reportedly was driving a Bentley next to Benzino during the funeral procession.
According WCVB
Raymond Scott, a rapper and reality television star who goes by the name Benzino, was shot by his nephew, Gai Scott, 36, of Randolph, the district attorney said.
Raymond Scott, 48, was taken to South Shore Hospital with non-fatal injuries, officials said.
"There has been growing family tension between Raymond Scott and Gai Scott," Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz said in a statement.
The two were in the procession heading toward St. Peter's Church in Plymouth for the funeral of Raymond Scott's mother.
"At some point when the cars were side by side, Gai Scott fired several shots into the red Dodge SUV being driven by Raymond Scott," the statement said.
"There were shell casings everywhere," said Marty Kearns, who was driving on Route 3. "There were four holes up the side of the vehicle which started in the rear and then there were three in the passenger door."
Raymond Scott got out of his SUV and was taken to the Duxbury police station by a passerby. He was then taken to the hospital.Check out the news report footage below
Gai Scott was arrested by Plymouth police and charged with assault with intent to murder.
