Benzino hints at Squashing Eminem Feud: "Me and Eminem has never physically met each other."
After decades of tension and public clashes, Benzino is signaling a shift in perspective regarding his infamous beef with Eminem.
In a recent VLAD TV interview, the former Source Magazine executive opened up about his evolution, addressing how time, personal growth, and fatherhood have changed his outlook on one of hip-hop’s longest-running rivalries.
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Benzino Reflects on His History With Eminem
Despite their heated past, Benzino revealed that he has never actually met Slim Shady in person. Yet, their conflict has defined a major part of his career, shaping public perception of both artists.
Now, with both men entering new phases of their lives—Eminem as a grandfather and Benzino as an expecting grandfather himself —Zino sees an opportunity for peace.
“Me and Eminem has never physically met each other. I’ve never had a strong connection with somebody I’ve never met. It’s a different feeling because I’ve met thousands of people in my life and this one man has so much of an impact on my life and not meeting him, not knowing him, it’s just a different lane that I don’t know if anybody’s ever experienced.”
A New Perspective on the Eminem Feud
Benzino acknowledged that over the years, he has worked on himself and moved past old grudges, making him open to the idea of reconciliation. He even congratulated Eminem on becoming a grandfather, a rare moment of goodwill between the two.
“I know I could be in the room with him and just laugh and smoke and do whatever. A lot of my demons are gone. That anger is gone. I’ve managed to grow older and I’ve managed to kind of suppress it. Worked on it. So, I’m not perfect. I’m the man who forgets a lot of negative. I can really put it on the shelf. One day, it will be a great moment for us to meet.”
He pointed out the "irony" of both of their daughters—Coi Leray and Hailie Jade—expecting children around the same time. To Benzino, this is more than just a coincidence; it’s a sign that life is offering them a chance to bury the hatchet.
Benzino Talks Eminem on VLAD TV:
“It’s just ironic that both of our daughters are pregnant right now. If him being a grandfather has not softened him up and if Coi having her baby has not softened me up then we are not human. We gotta be able to move forward. Millions of people have emotional ties to me and his relationship, it would be good if we shake hands and say ‘bro, it’s love’. At this point, I would.”
Is a Benzino & Eminem Reunion Possible?
While Benzino seems genuinely ready to make peace, the big question remains: Will Eminem respond?
Eminem has historically been one to hold onto past grievances, and given the depth of their feud, it’s unclear whether he would acknowledge Benzino’s olive branch.For now, the ball is in Marshall Mathers’ court. Will he reciprocate the energy, or will this remain a one-sided truce? Only time will tell.