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Benzino got vulnerable with fans while recently appearing on ‘Drink Champs.’ As The Shade Room previously reported, the 58-year-old also reacted to social media comments during the appearance.
The former co-owner of ‘The Source’ magazine appeared on a recent episode of ‘Drink Champs’ released on Saturday, February 17. During his appearance, he became emotional while speaking on a range of topics.
Initially, Benzino explained that he has “nothing against” Eminem and congratulates him on all his success. To note, Benzino blasted Eminem with bars after Em’ dropped a diss track aimed at Benzino earlier this year, per The Shade Room. The pair reportedly have been involved in a yearslong standing feud.
Benzino went on to explain that “every time” he does an interview, he’s asked about Eminem.
From there, he went on to state that he loves his daughter, Coi Leray. However, he “raised her like any other street n***a.”
“We gotta be out there gettin’ money for our kids,” he continued. “We can’t raise our kids like Cliff Huxtable.”
To note, Leray has publicly addressed her father on numerous occasions for allegedly being absent from her childhood, per VIBE.
At that point, Benzino’s comments seemingly went on to address society at large. He explained that “we’re failing as a people.”
Watch his full sentiments below.
Social media users entered The Shade Room’s comment section to show support for Benzino.
“IDGAF who don’t like my dad! Ain’t no way I’m going against my pops! These kids are different.”
“God bless 🙏🏾🙏🏾”
“Man let the man get it off his chest… men can cry man .. especially BLACK MEN.. dude got my respect.”
“🗣️🗣️ IDC what y’all say. To know him is to LOVE him. He’s COOL as hell. #FAMILY#BENZINO”
“Y’all don’t even understand what he saying it’s flying over his head cause not telling no lies and we are failing as a ppl this is sad 💔🙏🏾”
“No matter what one may think of him, (on whatever level. Good or bad) It takes a huge amount of courage to be vulnerable, in today’s social media, meme, gif, click bait, haters, etc… climate! Seriously! Healing energy to him and anyone going through stuff. Ish ain’t easy out here! You never know what anyone is battling! 🙌🏽 #bekind”
“He is 100 percent right 🙏 Where have the leaders gone? 💔”
As The Shade Room previously reported, Benzino also addressed a lighter topic during his ‘Drink Champs’ appearance. The 58-year-old made it clear that he doesn’t appreciate the social media comments about his neck.
Watch what he had to say below.
