LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 05: BenDaDonnn attends the 2024 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on September 05, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images for BMI)
Roomies, BenDaDonnn has social media popping off with reactions after footage surfaced showing a police officer putting him in handcuffs. Shortly after the clip made its rounds online, the streamer’s mugshot surfaced, leaving fans with even more questions about what went down.
According to TMZ, authorities booked BenDaDonnn, whose real name is Benius Beard, into Brazos County Jail in Texas on Sunday, October 4, on a charge of evading arrest or detention. The College Station Police Department told TMZ that officers were clearing people from the roadway outside a bar when they encountered a group that allegedly refused to follow their commands. Police claimed that a man acting as a BenDaDonnn’s security guard slapped an officer’s hands away as they attempted to detain the streamer.
As BenDaDonnn allegedly tried to get away, an officer reportedly used a Taser to gain compliance. Footage circulating on X (formerly Twitter) appears to show Ben on the ground as the sound of a Taser goes off in the background. Police also alleged that his security guard pushed an officer who tried to take BenDaDonnnn into custody. Officers ultimately arrested both men. Authorities also charged Kenny Carter, the man who allegedly identified himself as BenDaDonnn’s security guard, with interference with public duties.
Shortly after Ben’s arrest video went viral, his mugshot hit the internet, showing him rocking a red-and-white striped shirt. So far, BenDaDonnn hasn’t addressed the incident or shared what led to his arrest. It’s also unclear whether he remains in police custody.
Meanwhile, The Shade Room’s Instagram comment section was cuttin’ up with reactions to his mugshot. Some Roomies couldn’t resist cracking jokes, saying they just know he called Drake for help, while others insisted he’s innocent. Peep some of the reactions below.
Instagram user @realdreskii wrote, “‘He lookin like ok big deal my boy Drakes on his way.'”
Instagram user @1nonly.kitaaa wrote, “He gone call Drake immediately ”
iam_godblessed_ wrote, “I dont trust no police officers in Texas lol so hes innocent.”
While Instagram user @jamereblu wrote, “He looked like he went to the interrogation room and Told for no reason ”
Then Instagram user @hiphopsocialites wrote, “It’ll be dismissed. Evading arrest of what??? That’s the only charge??? They just wanted to be on stream ”
Instagram user @raymon.7 wrote, “Bro had the look of damn ima be all over the internet tomorrow ”
Then another Instagram user @inked.diego wrote, “He looks like even he dont believe the allegations ”
While another Instagram user @aprnbeauty wrote, “Drake gonna clear that up for him in 2 hours lol hes fine ! He dont be bothering nobody.”
Finally, Instagram user @lashaesherrell wrote, “His mug shot is so Ben coded ”
