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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 60) 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 by his stage name Benzino, is an American rapper, record producer, and media owner. As a record producer, he helped other artists create their music. He was also a co-owner of the famous hip-hop magazine, The Source.

Benzino is also a television personality and the father of rapper Coi Leray.

Music Career

Benzino has said that the movie Wild Style was a big reason he wanted to become a rapper. He was a founding member of the hip-hop groups The Almighty RSO and Made Men.

Since 2012, he has also appeared on the reality TV show Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta.

Disagreement with Eminem

Starting in 2002, Benzino became known for a famous disagreement with the rapper Eminem. The issue began after The Source magazine gave Eminem's album, The Eminem Show, a rating of four out of five "mics." Eminem felt the rating was unfair and blamed Benzino and the magazine.

This led to both artists releasing "diss tracks," which are songs made to criticize another person. Benzino released songs like "Pull Your Skirt Up" and "... Another Day." In response, Eminem released songs like "The Sauce" and "Nail in the Coffin." To continue the feud, Benzino released a mixtape called Benzino Presents: ... Another Day: Flawless Victory, which included more songs about Eminem.

Personal 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.

In 2021, Benzino had a public disagreement with his daughter, rapper Coi Leray, after she mentioned him in her song "No More Parties".

Benzino has been in relationships with Karlie Redd and Althea Heart. He and Althea have a son, who was born in November 2015. They later appeared on the TV show Marriage Boot Camp to talk about their relationship.

In March 2014, Benzino was injured in an incident involving his nephew in Duxbury, Massachusetts, after attending his mother's funeral.

Discography

Studio Albums

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

Collaboration Albums

• In Tha Company of ... 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)

Mixtapes

• ... 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)

Charted Singles

• "Rock the Party" (2002, reached No. 82 on the U.S. charts)

As Featured Artist

Film and Television Appearances

Film

Television

Music Videos

See also

In Spanish: Benzino para niños