Nephew Of Reality Star Benzino In Court After Allegedly Shooting Uncle

Nephew In Court After Allegedly Shooting Uncle At Funeral
NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 16: Benzino attends the 'Who Party The Hardest?' Event hosted by 2 Chainz, Monica, and Hairfinity during NBA All-Star Weekend 2014 at Masquerade Club At Harrah's on February 16, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 16: Benzino attends the 'Who Party The Hardest?' Event hosted by 2 Chainz, Monica, and Hairfinity during NBA All-Star Weekend 2014 at Masquerade Club At Harrah's on February 16, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

BROCKTON, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts man is due to be arraigned Monday on assault charges in the shooting of his uncle, reality TV star Benzino.

Authorities say Benzino, whose real name is Raymond Scott, was shot Saturday as he came upon his mother's funeral procession.

Gai (guy) Scott, of Randolph was charged with assault with intent to murder. Authorities say he pulled alongside the hip-hop artist's Bentley and opened fire.

Gai Scott's lawyer says his client plans to plead not guilty and may dispute Benzino's account of events.

A spokeswoman for South Shore Hospital in Weymouth said Sunday that Benzino was listed in good condition. He is a cast member of the VH1 reality show "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" and CEO of Hip-Hop Weekly.

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