Viral Body Cam: Uber Driver Arrested for Pointing Gun at Rapper
Brace yourself for the latest ride-hailing spectacle—an Uber trip that included a gun, a viral video, and a rapper who probably expected nothing less from Miami streets. On May 29, 2025, Uber driver Jennifer Benitez, 36, allegedly pulled a .38-caliber firearm on passenger and rapper Krissy Celess after what the Miami-Dade Police Department calls a “verbal dispute.” Footage from the vehicle’s dash cam and Benitez’s own body cam went viral within hours, showing the driver brandishing her weapon while Celess filmed the entire debacle on her phone.
According to the police affidavit obtained by TMZ, Celess entered Benitez’s car around midnight in Wynwood, Miami, to head to a studio session. Conversation reportedly turned “heated”—terms officials used to politely describe what looks like a full-blown meltdown. Surveillance audio captured Benitez shouting, “Get out of my car,” right before she pointed the handgun at Celess’s face. Celess managed to step back, record the incident, and upload the clip to her Instagram story, which racked up millions of views in a matter of hours.
Miami-Dade deputies arrived on scene after multiple 911 calls from panicked bystanders. Benitez surrendered peacefully and was booked on charges of aggravated assault with a firearm and improper exhibition of a weapon. She posted $15,000 bond the next morning and is due back in court in July. No one was physically wounded, but Celess and her legal team filed a civil demand for emotional distress damages, according to court filings seen by People Magazine.
Uber, predictably, issued a boilerplate apology, stating they “do not tolerate violence in our community” and have suspended Benitez’s account pending the outcome of the investigation. Meanwhile, Celess dropped a new track titled “Pull Over” that fans are speculating is about the very incident—proving even a near-gunpoint experience can become promotional material in today’s influencer economy.
Legal experts tell The Sun that cases like this hinge on proving intent, which could get messy since Benitez claims the firearm was never meant to fire at Celess. But with body cam and viral footage in hand, prosecutors may have little trouble painting the picture. It’s also a stark reminder that convenience apps can quickly turn into headline fodder—just add guns.
And what’s next? Will Uber introduce mandatory yoga lessons for stressed-out drivers, or will every ride come with optional body cameras for passengers? Stay tuned—this fiasco is only gearing up. And that’s the latest highlight reel from the ride-hailing circus. You’re welcome.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, Miami-Dade Police Department, People Magazine
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