After having his name trend all week for being allegedly “outed,” Benzino breaks his silence on the rumors that he’s had a relationship with transgender model Shauna Brooks. On Monday (Apr. 11), videos began circulating of Shauna sharing a recording of Benzino. It’s alleged that Benzino “became infuriated with her when she wanted to take things public, but he felt people would ‘look at him crazy.'”
Everything has now come to a head as Benzino took to Twitter on Friday night (April 15) and shut things down once and for all. In several posts, Benzino clarifies the nature of he and Shauna’s association, breaking down how they met and worked together. He then addresses his sexuality and affirms how he identifies.
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Benzino’s Statement
In Benzino’s first tweet of four, he shares a snippet from the film ‘False Advertisement, and writes: “This is the movie that me and Shauna Brooks played in. Though we never did scenes together, the director gave my number to Shauna because she wanted to rent out the Crab Trap for an event, I had a couple of conversations and still to this day we never met in person.”
In a second tweet, he shares a poster of the film’s cast, and says, “The movie is a comedy/drama and the first time I ever did a comedy. It already won an award and is debuting on Tubi next month. Don’t be fooled by fools who just want to defame my character.”
In his third tweet, Benzino adds, “They won’t get away with it but until then I will keep my progress and still treat people with respect while displaying professionalism no matter what race or gender they happen to be. I know who I am as well as the people who know and love me, anyone else doesn’t matter anyway.”
Finally, addressing his sexuality, Benzino affirms, “I respect the LGBTQ community but I am straight and always will be that. #zinovstheplanet.“
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Before Benzino’s Statement
After she and Benzino began trending, on Monday (April 11), Shauna Brooks took to her own Twitter and issued a statement herself on the situation.
In one of two tweets, Shauna wrote in her first: “My intent is NEVER to ‘out’ any1 but MY truth is always T while it‘s PAINFUL to relive PUBLICLY… I’m TIRED of men LOVING girls like us ONLY behind closed doors & treating us as if we’re disposable when it’s NO longer convenient. They want you to be their toy on their time 💔”
In her second tweet, she added: “For all y’all FORGETFUL and NON-COMPREHENDING heauxs.. I did not “OUT” anyone. @Althea_Heart & @MsJoseline 👯♀️ did that quite some time ago.” Shauna was referring to Benzino’s ex-fianceé and mother of his son, Althea Heart and his ‘Love & Hip Hop‘ co-star Joeseline Hernandez. Both of these women previously alleged that Benzino has had relations with Shauna and/or other transgender women. Benzino has denied all allegations.
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