Benzino Ends Eminem Beef, Doesn't Want "Negativity" To Impact Coi Leray's Dreams

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No one expected this, especially after Benzino unleashed on Eminem and the rapper's fans weeks ago.

We're not sure if hell has frozen over but there has been a major shift for Benzino. For nearly 20 years, Benzino and Eminem have been at odds. Their rift has been well-documented for decades as each controversial moment or diss track has been detailed in the media with chronological takes on the beef, but it looks as if Benzino has turned over a new leaf because he has publicly laid down his sword.

It was less than a month ago when Benzino was firing off insults about the Detroit icon and within days, he returned to social media to not only double down on Eminem but the rapper's fans, as well.

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However, this week, Benzino shared on Twitter that he's focused on his legacy and the pride he has in his daughter, Coi Leray.

"To all @Eminem fans & Stans all over the world, the beef is officially over," Benzino tweeted. "I’m letting y’all know I have no hate towards any of his fans & recognize his contributions to Hip Hop. He truly is apart of the culture & 1 of the best to rock the mic regardless of his color." He added, "I realize that me going back and forth with his fans is not good for the culture, my spirit, my legacy and most important, my beautiful, talented daughter Coi Leray."

"I don’t want any negativity from me affect her dream. This is truly over. God Bless All." He also shared that he would be taking a break from Twitter but when he returned, the world would see "a different Benzino." Check it out below.





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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.