Benzino Fights Fellow Inmate, Sent To Infirmary & Placed On Lockdown: Report

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Benzino, Althea Heart, Jail, Arrest, Assault
Benzino was recently arrested after he allegedly attacked a man dating his ex-fiancé Althea Heart.

The relationship between former couple Benzino and Althea Heart is fraught with controversy. They first shared their romance on Love & Hip Hop, then aired out their dirty laundry on Marriage Boot Camp, and most recently were captured rehashing their drama for Love Goals. The co-parents couldn't make their fiery romance work, and according to reports, it has led up to Benzino's most recent arrest.

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We previously reported that Benzino was taken into custody after he allegedly attacked Athea's new boyfriend. The man was reportedly hit multiple times and Benzino was arrested for criminal property damage due to marks left on a vehicle and a count of disorderly conduct. According to a post made, and later deleted, from Benzino's Instagram account, the reality star is fighting while behind bars. A screenshot of a post was shared that showed Benzino's injured hand following a brawl on the inside.

"My dad sent me this from the infirmary, he got into a fight with an inmate and is in 24 hour lockdown," the caption read. "The guy's tooth got stuck in his hand, they are transferring him to another prison and should get bond. If not he will be in for another 90 day. He just want to thank his supporters and when he gets out he will tell his side of the story #FREEBENZINO." Check it out below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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