Benny Medina
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About
Music producer, talent manager, and television producer whose life story was adapted into The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. He has managed performers like Jennifer Lopez, Tyra Banks, Mariah Carey, and Diddy. He wrote and produced for The Temptations, Billy Preston, Smokey Robinson, and Teena Marie.
Before Fame
As a teenager, he became friends with a wealthy person whose family invited him to live in a rebuilt garage behind their Beverly Hills home. He also attended Beverly Hills High School.
Trivia
In November of 2017, actor Jason Dottley accused him of attempted rape in the year 2008. He denied the allegations. In the year 2003, Jennifer Lopez fired him and filed a complaint against him with California's labor commission. In the year 2008, they resumed their professional relationship.
Family Life
He lived in foster homes after the death of his mother. He and his siblings also lived with his aunt.
Associated With
He collaborated with artists such as Ray Charles, Queen Latifah, Prince, Madonna, and Fleetwood Mac.
