From Reality TV Heartbreak to New Beginnings: Inside Bambi Benson’s Next Chapter.

The Atlanta skyline glimmers outside Bambi Benson’s condo, casting a soft, reassuring glow on her new life. It’s April 2025, and while the world outside pulses with gossip and speculation, inside her modern living room, Bambi is finding her peace.

She’s sprawled on her plush sectional, a glass of iced tea in hand, her phone buzzing with notifications from X (formerly Twitter).

The rumors are relentless: whispers that she’s been axed from “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” and is now banking on a new reality venture, “Two Ways,” with Erica Mena on the Zeus Network.

But for Bambi, this is more than just another headline—it’s the start of her next chapter.

The End of an Era: Leaving “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta”

For over a decade, “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” was Bambi’s universe. She became a household name, her life—her love, her heartbreak, her triumphs—broadcast across 60 episodes.

Fans watched her spark with rapper Lil Scrappy, their secret Vegas wedding in 2017, the birth of their three children (Breland, Xyo, and Callie), and finally, the painful unraveling of their marriage.

The show gave her 3.8 million Instagram followers and helped launch her beauty line, House of Shimmer, but it also chained her to drama and public scrutiny.

By 2023, the cracks in her marriage to Scrappy were impossible to hide. His studio binges, rumors of him reconnecting with his ex, Erica Dixon, and the endless cycle of arguments left Bambi feeling erased.

She broke down on camera, confiding in castmate Rasheeda about her loneliness and pain. The divorce was finalized, but the wounds lingered, especially as she navigated co-parenting under the glare of reality TV.

Rumors and Resilience

When rumors swirled in 2025 that Bambi had been fired from the show, social media exploded. Was she really gone? Was she “too boring” for the producers, as some blogs claimed? Bambi, ever the survivor, brushed off the gossip with a breezy confidence.

“Let them spin it. They need clicks. I’m cool,” she told Erica Mena, who had dropped by her condo with a green smoothie and her trademark energy.

“It was the best experience we’ve ever had because we got a chance to just be ourselves, have fun. My cast is so real. It wasn’t produced—we were able to just be in the moment.”

But beneath her calm, the rumors nicked her pride. “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” had been her home, her stage, and her battle ground. Leaving it behind was bittersweet, but also necessary.

The show’s producers wanted more drama, more tears, more shade thrown at Erica Dixon and more pain from her divorce. Bambi was done living in the past.

Finding Her Anchor: Rayface

Amidst the chaos, Bambi found an unexpected anchor: Rayface, a grounded rapper who entered her life in the fall of 2024.

Their connection was instant, a quiet strength that contrasted with the turbulence of her marriage to Scrappy. Rayface was a steady presence, never seeking the spotlight, always supporting her from the sidelines.

Their relationship became public in November 2024, when Rayface gave Bambi a promise ring at a cozy bonfire. The moment, captured on video, sent X into a frenzy.

Some fans cheered her new happiness; others questioned if she was moving on too fast. But for Bambi, Rayface was a breath of fresh air—no drama, no games, just real love.

“He keeps it simple, no stress,” she says, her smile warm. The divorce had left her cautious, but Rayface’s quiet support—his texts, his laughter, his willingness to show up for her off-camera—helped her heal.

Sisterhood and Second Chances

Erica Mena, her friend and now co-star, knows what it’s like to be in the crosshairs of public opinion.

In 2023, Erica was embroiled in her own controversy after calling castmate Spice a “blue monkey”—a comment she insisted was about Spice’s outfit, not her race.

MTV didn’t see it that way and dropped Erica from the show. Through it all, Bambi stood by her, posting a video defending Erica and weathering a storm of online hate.

“You didn’t blink when they dragged me,” Erica told Bambi. “That’s why you’re on ‘Two Ways.’ Always.”

Their bond, tested by reality TV’s pressures, only grew stronger. Now, on Zeus Network’s “Two Ways,” they’re determined to create something different—no fake scripts, just real stories.

Bambi’s new role is as the “house mom,” guiding a wild cast through romance and chaos.

It’s a chance to show her true self: the mother who wrote a book to help her kids heal from the divorce, the entrepreneur hustling to grow House of Shimmer, the woman who is so much more than just “Scrappy’s ex.”

Rebuilding and Redefining

The divorce from Scrappy was public and painful. Every argument, every tear, every co-parenting struggle played out on TV and social media.

Scrappy’s jabs—like accusing Bambi of moving on too quickly—still sting, but she’s focused on her children and her future.

“Co-parenting is steady but tricky,” Bambi admits. “The kids keep us focused.”

Rayface respects her boundaries, never pressing, always present. He was by her side at the “Two Ways” premiere in Miami, content to let her shine.

Erica, ever the hype woman, teases Bambi about Rayface. “Don’t let him slack. Real talk, he better not slip—you’ve been through enough.” Bambi laughs, grateful for the support and the chance to start over.

Owning Her Narrative

As Bambi and Erica prepare for another day of filming, the energy is electric. “Two Ways” is their show, their rules. Tomorrow’s challenge—a trust exercise with the show’s unpredictable contestants—will test her skills as a mentor, not a fighter.

“Born ready,” Bambi says, her confidence shining. This is her fresh start, a chance to inspire, to lead, to show the world she’s more than her past.

Her children—Breland, Xyo, and Callie—are her motivation. The divorce shook them, but together, they’re rebuilding.

The Future Is Hers

As Erica leaves, Bambi sees a text from Rayface: “You got this.” She grins, feeling the weight of Atlanta’s lights not as a burden, but as a promise.

Fired or not, with Rayface’s calm strength and Erica’s unwavering friendship, Bambi is ready for whatever comes next.

The gossip will keep swirling, the blogs will keep speculating, but Bambi Benson is done letting others define her story.

This is her time—to heal, to thrive, and to show the world what resilience really looks like.

So if you’re a Bambi fan, ride with her on this journey. Because after everything, Bambi Benson is just getting started.