Benzino, the former co-founder of The Source, has recently opened up about the personal toll of his long-standing feud with Eminem. In an emotional interview on "Drink Champs," he revealed how the ongoing beef has negatively impacted his relationship with his daughter, Coi Leray. He expressed a heartfelt desire for peace and emphasized that he doesn't hold any grudges against Eminem. Despite acknowledging Eminem's rap skills, Benzino stated that he cares more about their relationship than anything else. Watch the full podcast below.
Benzino went on to reveal how the feud has affected his daughter's career, saying that Coi Leray felt the need to be "cool with Eminem" because everyone was against her dad. Benzino says, "My daughter came into the industry figuring 'I gotta be cool with Eminem because everybody is against my dad' ... I don't hate Eminem, I don't know him to hate him. I don't hate white people. I'm tired of this s**t, man. It's just too much. I don't want to be the bad guy." The emotional toll of the situation was palpable as Benzino tearfully expressed his desire to move past the feud and its negative consequences. He emphasized that he doesn't hate Eminem or white people and is simply tired of the ongoing drama. His quote for this was "I don't have nothing against Eminem. He can rap, but I care about us more. I don't want to talk about it no more."
Overall, Benzino's emotional plea highlights the personal consequences of the longstanding feud and suggests a genuine desire for resolution beyond the public spectacle.
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