In a recent social media exchange, former music executive Benzino has publicly challenged rapper 50 Cent to a boxing match after the latter mocked him online. The tension escalated when 50 Cent, known for his provocative posts, shared a clip from a podcast featuring Benzino, accompanied by a caption that questioned Benzino’s credibility regarding past allegations of snitching on his nephew.
Benzino, a co-founder of The Source magazine, responded vehemently during an Instagram Live session, asserting that he would defeat 50 Cent in a boxing match, stating, “Get in the ring and I’ll beat your ass Curtis.” He characterized 50 as “big and sloppy,” dismissing his boxing credentials and expressing a desire for a three-round bout for charity.
The animosity between the two figures is rooted in Benzino’s past legal troubles, specifically an incident where he was shot by his nephew. In the aftermath of the shooting, Benzino provided statements to law enforcement that identified his nephew as the shooter. However, during a subsequent grand jury session, Benzino claimed he did not remember the events clearly due to the traumatic nature of being shot, which has led to public discourse surrounding the definition of snitching. Benzino argues that because he later testified he did not remember, he does not consider himself a snitch.
In his live stream, Benzino elaborated on the circumstances surrounding the shooting at his mother’s funeral, revealing that he had raised his nephew and had previously supported him financially. He described a complex familial relationship, alleging that his nephew, who had not been involved in street life, had called the police after the shooting, which he claims undermines the notion that he had snitched.
The exchange has drawn considerable attention online, with many observers weighing in on the debate about snitching within the hip-hop community. Benzino’s insistence that he was not acting against his nephew by cooperating with law enforcement has ignited conversations about the moral implications of such actions in the context of street credibility.
As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen whether the proposed boxing match will materialize, and how this public feud will impact the reputations of both Benzino and 50 Cent within the entertainment industry. The ongoing discourse reflects broader themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the complexities of personal relationships in the context of violence and fame.