Benzino facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Benzino
Benzino in 2018
Background information
Birth name	Raymond Leon Scott
Also known as	Ray Benzino Ray Dog
Born	(1965-07-18) July 18, 1965 (age 59) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Media proprietor record producer songwriter
Years active	1986–present
Labels	ZNO 7th Floor Elektra Motown

Raymond Scott (born July 18, 1965), known as Benzino, is an American musician and TV personality. He is a rapper, a record producer, and has appeared on television shows. Benzino also helped run The Source magazine, which is a well-known hip hop publication.

Music Career and Groups

Benzino was inspired to get into rap music after watching the film Wild Style. He was a founding member of two rap groups: The Almighty RSO and Made Men. These groups helped him make his mark in the hip hop world.

Television Appearances

Besides music, Benzino is also known for being on TV. He appeared on the reality television show Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta starting in 2012. He was also part of Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars in 2015-2016.

Family Life

Benzino's father, Edward DeJesus, was Puerto Rican, and his mother, Mary Scott, was Black American and Cape Verdean. He has two sisters, Anita Scott-Wilson and Maureen Scott. Benzino has four children, including his daughter Coi Leray, who is also a popular musician.

Benzino's Music Albums

Benzino has released several albums throughout his career.

Studio Albums

These are albums where he was the main artist:

• The Benzino Project (2001)
• Redemption (2003)
• Arch Nemesis (2005)
• The Antidote (2007)

Collaboration Albums

He also worked with other artists and groups on these albums:

• In Tha Company of Killaz with Wiseguys (1996)
• Doomsday: Forever RSO with the Almighty RSO (1996)
• Classic Limited Edition with Made Men (1999)
• No Skits Vol. 1 with Hangmen 3 (2000)

Remix Albums

He released an album with remixed versions of his songs:

• The Benzino Remix Project (2002)

Mixtapes

Mixtapes are collections of songs, often released for free or promotion:

• Die Another Day: Flawless Victory (2003)
• When the Heavens Fall with 1st 48 (2010)
• Caezar (2011)
• Blue Bag with 1st 48 (2011)
• The Magnificent 757's with Stevie J (2012)
• Crushed Ice (2013)
• Welcome to Texaco City with OJ da Juiceman (2015)

Popular Songs

One of his songs that became very popular was "Rock the Party" in 2002. It reached number 82 on the US music charts.

Film and TV Shows

Benzino has also acted in movies and appeared in many television shows.

Movies

Television Shows

Music Videos

He has also appeared in music videos for other artists:

Images for kids

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  Benzino in 2018

See also

In Spanish: Benzino para niños