Benzino Arrested for Marijuana Possession, Suspended License

Benzino's period of tumult continues. The rapper, media mogul and reality television star was arrested yesterday (Feb. 11) in Atlanta for marijuana possession and driving with a suspended license. Benzino's Maserati was pulled over because he wasn't wearing a seat belt; however, he failed to provide a valid license, and the weed was found on the subsequent search of his ride. His bail has been set at just under $2,300.

This isn't Benzino's first brush with the law in 2015. Just last month, he was arrested at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport for trying to lug a a loaded 9-mm through security. The gun had 7 rounds of ammunition at the time.

Prior to these legal mishaps, Benzino and his fiance, Althea Eaton, were dismissed from their roles on VH1's hit unscripted television show, Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. Though details were at first murky, it appears as if the catalyst for the couple's dismissal was Benzino's continued beef with Stevie J. The discord came to a head at one of the show's reunion specials, where a brawl broke out.

Benzino is perhaps best known for his former role as a principal owner of The Source magazine, as well as his running feud with Eminem. He has released four solo studio albums.

[TMZ]

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