The bromance of Stevie J and Benzino is officially over. This was according to the third installment of "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" reunion special. MTV News said that the former best friends did not mince words about each other and their significant others following a heated exchange that became physical in Part 2 of the reunion special.
It could be recalled that both Stevie J and Joseline attacked Benzino and his fiancee Althea following the "Hip Hop Weekly" mogul's comments about his former bestfriend using drugs. The physical altercation had security stepping in to stop the fight, and they escorted both Stevie J and Joseline out of the studio where they were filming the reunion special, Christian Post reported. Benzino and Althea remained with the rest of the cast to continue filming.
In Part 3, it could be observed that the feuding couples had their segments for the special shot separately. "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" executive producer Stefan Springman did both segments, and was at most times the brunt of the boys' anger against each other, Zap2It reported. When Springman tried to open Benzino up about the fight, the mogul appeared to be agitated and called his own show producer a "punk motherf***er" and repeatedly asks, "You want a show?" Benzino later on calmed down and decided to answer Springman's questions. Stevie J, on the other hand, initially considered that a one-on-one slugfest against his former best friend might end whatever beef they have between them, but changed his mind immediately and publicly shut down any hopes of reconciliation.
Although Stevie J and Benzino were the ones who had beef against each other, Joseline appears to be the one who will be getting punishment from the studio for her aggressive behavior. Celeb Dirty Laundry said that according to a source, Joseline has been fired from the show and will not be returning next season.
"Joseline has become a liability for LHHA and the producers. The reunion brawl wasn't your typical reality show fight, there were police reports and now lawyers involved. Joseline may be good for ratings, but the powers that be don't think it is worth it to keep such a violent and unpredictable character on the show. Joseline's drug problems have made it nearly impossible to manage her," the source explained.
Fashion & Style said that all is not lost for Joseline, as she along with Stevie J, might have their own show. The site referred to Stevie J's recent tease about the alleged new show on Twitter, which read, "Coming Soon!!! #StevieandJoselineShow"
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