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Benzino
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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

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

List of singles as featured artist
Title Year Album
"Run Tell That"
(Natalac featuring Benzino and Mr Smith aka Bo$$ Money)
2021 Love & ...-Hop
"Trending Topic"
(Natalac featuring Benzino and Mr Smith aka Bo$$ Money)
2024 "The Return of Goldie"

Film and Television Appearances

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2000 Da Hip Hop Witch Himself
2005 Bloodline Kilo
2011 Baghdad Himself
2016 Hollywood Hearts Himself TV movie
2020 Turnt Meko
2023 On Da Run Matteo
I Want Her Mike

Television

Year Show Role Notes
2003 Soul Train Himself Episode: "Marques Houston/Solange Knowles/Benzino"
2014 Town Bizzness Himself Episode: "T-Pain in Seattle"
2012-14 Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta Himself Main Cast: Season 1-3
2015-16 Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars Himself Main Cast: Season 4
2016 The Next :15 Himself Main Cast
2017 Tamar & Vince Himself Episode: "Love and War"

Music Videos

Year Song Artist
1993 "Hey Mr. D.J." Zhané
1995 "Craziest" Naughty by Nature
2003 "Clap Back" Ja Rule

See also

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