NBA Ben10 video showing him walking is old footage; Fans say he’s paralyzed [VIDEO]
The clip of Ben10 dancing in a kitchen was posted with a caption implying recovery, but viewers quickly corrected the record
A video of NBA Ben10 standing and moving in a kitchen has gone viral with a caption suggesting he’s “back on his feet.” However, viewers have quickly pointed out the footage is old and contradicts documented reports of his paralysis. The 27-second clip was posted by @mymixtapez. It shows Ben10 dancing, gesturing, and bending with full mobility. All of these are movements he has not been able to perform since being shot in the spine in April.
The video amassed over 1 million views yesterday. However, it was immediately met with skepticism. Ben10 is a longtime affiliate of NBA YoungBoy. He was shot in Houston on April 8, resulting in irreversible paralysis from the waist down according to court and investigative records. After that, he was shot again in Baton Rouge on May 12. This wound up further complicating his recovery.
Pre-Injury Kitchen Footage Circulates as Recovery News
The clip at the center of the controversy shows NBA Ben10 in either his kitchen, or a kitchen. Regardless, his shoulder-length dreadlocks were swaying as he moved through coordinated dance steps. Dressed in a white t-shirt and black track pants with white side stripes, the young man raises his arms overhead, forms a heart shape with his hands, points directly at the camera, and maintains fluid full-body movement throughout the recording.
The footage concludes with an Instagram-style overlay featuring his username @babyboyten and text reading “best breakfast in Baton Rouge ? point me to the right place.” Clearly, this meant the clip was originally posted by him. The video demonstrates no visible mobility issues, impairment, or any of the physical limitations that would later define his public narrative. All of this showed the contradiction, as Ben10 hadn’t posted a video like that on his Instagram recently.
The kitchen setting, the dancing, and the Baton Rouge reference all align with Ben10’s established persona. What the video does not show is the wheelchair, the medical context, or any indication that the footage predates the life-altering events that would follow in April 2026.
Houston Shooting and Paralysis Confirmation
The timeline of Ben10’s health status took a dramatic turn on April 8, of this year. That’s when he was shot during an altercation at Confessions restaurant in Houston’s Upper Kirby neighborhood. The incident, which also involved Detroit rapper Allstar JR, resulted in Ben10 sustaining gunshot wounds that investigative reports described as involving the spine or neck area.
Court and investigative documents subsequently confirmed that the shooting caused a spinal injury resulting in loss of sensation from the waist down. Medical evaluations established a prognosis of irreversible paralysis of the lower extremities. This diagnosis spread through media outlets including XXL, Complex, and HotNewHipHop as the story developed through May 2026.
Allstar JR faced additional state charges alongside existing federal charges in connection with the shooting and related conduct. The legal proceedings have continued to develop. However, the medical reality of Ben10’s condition remained consistent across reporting. He could no longer walk and was not expected to regain that ability.
When Ben10 Was Shot in May in Baton Rouge
Just over a month after the Houston incident, Ben10 found himself in the middle of another violent episode. On May 12, 2026, he was among three people shot on Wells Street in Baton Rouge. That incident briefly sparked rumors of his death across social media.
Those death rumors were quickly refuted by figures in the NBA YoungBoy circle. OG Monique was the one who confirmed he was alive. The victims were transported to a hospital via private vehicle. So, this added another layer of health uncertainty to an already complicated medical picture.
The second shooting within roughly five weeks underscored the dangerous circumstances surrounding Ben10’s life and further complicated any narrative of recovery. The Baton Rouge incident did not reverse the paralysis diagnosis from Houston, but it did add to the chaos and confusion surrounding his overall health status.
The Caption That Didn’t Match Reality and X’s Immediate Concern
The X post captioned “NBA Ben10 seems like he’s back on his feet, as he’s already looking to go outside,” set off immediate alarm bells for users familiar with the documented timeline. The framing implied recent recovery or renewed mobility. So, the post directly contradicted the documented medical prognosis from the Houston incident. Within hours, replies flooded in correcting the record and accusing the account of spreading misinformation.
“This is an old […] video. y’all need to stop with this cap,” one user wrote. Meanwhile, another person stated simply “Old video” with a crying-laughing emoji. The skepticism was near-universal among high-engagement replies. Many people referenced the wheelchair content and medical reporting that had established Ben10’s condition.
Some replies took a more mocking tone, with one user commenting that “this […] a […] veggie now” and another suggesting the account should ask Ben10 to film himself “on a treadmill jogging” if he wanted to prove recovery. The corrective sentiment dominated the replies section. As a result, very few users accepted the caption’s framing at face value.
The video’s ending, with its Baton Rouge reference and Instagram branding, tied directly to Ben10’s pre-incident content. Meanwhile, the post inadvertently recycles older footage and presented it as an update on his previous condition.
Ben10’s Public Narrative in Limbo
The confusion surrounding this video reflects the overall uncertainty about Ben10’s condition and public trajectory. However, the last official health update stands as his current health status. With this video going viral, it has allowed space for speculation, misinformation, and contradictory claims to flourish.
His Instagram presence continues to exist, and his followers remain invested in his health journey. The wheelchair content posted after the Houston shooting has not been removed or contradicted. So, this leaves the kitchen footage as an outlier that viewers must reconcile with everything else they know.
The legal proceedings against Allstar JR continue, and additional reporting on the Houston shooting has periodically resurfaced, keeping the paralysis narrative active in public consciousness. Until Ben10 or his representatives address the footage directly, the confusion will likely persist, and the video will continue to generate debate.
Final Thoughts: When Viral Content Demands Clarity
The Ben10 kitchen video has become a case study in how quickly content can spread. Also, it shows how difficult it can be to correct the record once misinformation takes hold. The video itself is harmless, showing a young man in a seemingly joyful moment. However, the framing around it has created a narrative that contradicts medical reality.
For those who have followed Ben10’s journey from his April injury through his subsequent wheelchair updates, the video represents an unsettling disconnect. It serves as a reminder that viral content often lacks context, and that the gap between what a video shows and what the caption claims can be vast.
The hope among some observers is that a representative statement will eventually clarify the footage’s origin and Ben10’s actual current condition. Until then, the video will likely continue to circulate, with each new view adding to the confusion and each corrective reply working to contextualize what viewers are actually seeing.