Reality television star and rapper, Benzino, was recently shot while on his way to his mother’s funeral.
Benzino, who is originally named Raymond Scott, was traveling in the funera procession for his mother late Saturday morning when a bullet hit and grazed his back, contact music reports.
The attack happened in Duxbury, Mass., and was carried out by Benzino’s nephew, Gai Scott who officials say had growing tensions with the star.
According to Fox News, the 48-year-old was driving on Route 3 south of Boston when the 36-year-old nephew pulled along the SUV and fired several shots.
After his attack, Benzino got out of the car and was taken by passerby to the Duxbury Police Department and transferred to the hospital.
A statement from his representative says that he will recover but thanks fans for the prayers. “At this time we ask that you keep Benzino in your prayers as we are hoping for a speedy recovery.”
Scott has been charged with armed assault with intent to murder for the shooting.