LL Cool J reaches out to former co-star Maia Campbell after disturbing 'drug video' surfaces... but actress refuses help

By Dailymail.com Reporter

Published: 00:32 EDT, 11 July 2017 | Updated: 12:28 EDT, 11 July 2017

LL Cool J reached out to help a troubled co-star after a disturbing drug video surfaced on Monday.

Maia Campbell - who worked with LL Cool J on the 1990's sitcom In The House - was seen asking for 'crack' in a gas station in Atlanta in a YouTube video which has gained a bit of attention recently.

However, after LL asked his fans on social media to help find her, Campbell posted a new YouTube video explaining she does not need help and is temping at a beauty salon.

Big heart: LL Cool J reached out to help a troubled co-star after a disturbing drug video surfaced on Monday

Big heart: LL Cool J reached out to help a troubled co-star after a disturbing drug video surfaced on Monday

The controversy began when a video was released showing a disheveled Campbell trying to pump gas for an unknown individual.

She appears wearing a bra and panties and is heard saying, 'I want some crack'.

As the filming progresses, Campbell rambles on about being raped by a man 'like Cosby' who 'wore a condom'.

Soon, she is seen bouncing up and down excitedly and slamming her fists together saying she 'bumped with a Persian stripper'. 

Helping hand: After the heartbreaking video went viral, LL Cool J posted a picture of Maia Campbell on Instagram asking for help

Helping hand: After the heartbreaking video went viral, LL Cool J posted a picture of Maia Campbell on Instagram asking for help

Backlash: LL Cool J also admonished the person who shot the video on his Twitter account

Backlash: LL Cool J also admonished the person who shot the video on his Twitter account

After the heartbreaking video went viral, LL Cool J posted a picture of Campbell on Instagram, which has now been deleted, but The Shade Room had copied.

The photo was captioned: 'If someone has a contact on Maia pls let me know...'

LL Cool J also admonished the person who shot the video on his Twitter account.

The rapper said: 'Instead of pulling out your phone and filming someone who’s obviously having trouble. Maybe lend a helping hand? A kind word?'  

In a strange turn of events, Campbell posted a video after LL Cool J's outreach where she appears in a better state and asks not to be involved.

Better days: Campbell appeared in good health in 1998 

Better days: Campbell appeared in good health in 1998 

TV Star: LL Cool J and Campbell starred in In The House with Debbie Allen from 1995-1998

TV Star: LL Cool J and Campbell starred in In The House with Debbie Allen from 1995-1998

With newly died locks and wearing a sensible outfit, Campbell says: 'I don't need help. I need a benefit concert for my health. Don't TMZ me.'

She explains she is working on new projects and is temping in the beauty parlor where the video is shot. 

'We're good. I'm good. Don't call me, I'll call you,' Campbell states.

Campbell appeared with LL Cool J, Kim Wayans, Debbie Allen, and Alfonso Ribeiro on the sitcom that lasted from 1995 to 1998.

Her last major acting role was in 2003 and it has been reported that she deals with bi-polar disorder. 

Acting days: Campbell continued acting after the sitcom up until 2003

Acting days: Campbell continued acting after the sitcom up until 2003

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