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Gai Scott, of Randolph. Mass., stands during an arraignment, Monday, March 31, 2014, in Plymouth, Mass. Scott was arraigned on charges in the shooting of his uncle and reality TV star Benzino, who was shot Saturday during a funeral procession. (AP Photo/The Patriot Ledger, Greg Derr, Pool)

Nephew claims self-defense in rapper’s shooting

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File - This Oct. 10, 2004 file photo shows and Ray Benzino at the Source Hip-Hop Music Awards in Miami. Authorities say the reality TV star and rapper was shot and injured by his nephew while in a funeral procession for a family member in Massachusetts. Benzino, whose real name is Raymond Scott, is a cast member of the VH1 reality show “Love &amp; Hip Hop: Atlanta” and former co-owner of The Source magazine. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz, File)

Officials: Reality TV star Benzino shot by nephew

Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2004 file photo, Ray Benzino, left, from Source Magazine, Mike Tyson and Akon pose for a photo at the Source Hip Hop Awards ceremony in Miami. Benzino says reports were overblown about a massive brawl that included &quot;Love &amp; Hip Hop: Atlanta&quot; cast members during a recent filming of the VH1 reality show. Benzino, whose real name is Raymond Scott, said in an interview Friday, Feb. 8, 2014, that the incident was an &quot;isolated&quot; matter. He said the argument started between his former girlfriend Karli Redd and his fiance, Althea Hart. The incident occurred late Wednesday night during the opening of a new nightclub located in downtown Atlanta, owned by Benzino and Stevie J, the Grammy-winning record producer who also stars on the hit reality show. (AP Photo/J.Pat Carter)

‘Love & Hip Hop’ star says brawl was overblown

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. - Associated Press