Benzino – Biography, Wife, Daughter, Son, Age, Net Worth, Height

Benzino is not only popular for the successful career he has built over the years, but much more than the controversy he has generated. He is an American hip hop media executive, record producer, and television personality. He was known for his participation in the VH1 reality series. Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, his famous feud with Eminem, as well as his volatile relationship with his baby mama.

Biography (Age)

The hip-hop entertainer was born Raymond Scott in Boston, Massachusetts on July 18, 1965. He is of mixed ancestry. his mother has Cape Verdean and German roots and his father, of Puerto Rican and Afro-American descent. He grew up with his two sisters, Maureen, a doctor, and Anita Scott-Wilson, a veterinarian.

After the release of the hip-hop film Savage in 1983, Zino was instantly hooked on the screen and later drew inspirations to enter the rap genre. In 1998, he collaborated with his longtime friend, then business partner, David Mays, to launch the hip-hop magazine, The Source. It was published in the Harvard University dormitory in May as a newsletter but has become the longest-running rap periodical in the world.

Since 2003, he has had a long and widely publicized experience with American rapper, Eminem. However, such an event is no stranger to the entertainment industry, especially among musicians, and it has always given us a hard time. Much like Ja Rule and 50 Cent, the duo exchanged words through tracks like Benzino Pull Your Skirt and Die Another Day which was met by Em’s well-orchestrated leads; Nail In The Coffin and The Sauce. Benzino also released a diss mixtape, Benzino Presents: Die Another Day: Flawless Victory (2003) belittling Eminem and his record label.

Giving a nod to the lingering animosity between them, Benzino used his office at The Source to his advantage against Em. He remained co-owner of the magazine until 2006, when he was forced to step down by his investors. private, alongside his partner Mays. After a constant back and forth between the two sides, the beef eventually ran out and Zino said all the drama was meant to slow them down and if he could have, he would have handled the situation differently. .

Benzino is undoubtedly a talented group. He was a founding member of rap groups The Almighty RSO and Made Men where he amassed and honed his skills before going solo. He has also released a number of compositions and albums, including mixtapes, collaborations and remixes. The Benzino Remix Project (2002). His solo albums include The Benzino Project (2001), Redemption (2003), Archem Nemesis ( 2005 ) and The Antidote (2007). He is also a television personality and has appeared on the reality show Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta.on VH1 (2012-2014) which chronicled the lives and careers of Atlanta-based rappers and the TV One original series The Next: 15 (2016) devoted to ex-TV stars who are now forgotten.

Although his musical endeavors did not bring him much fame, his venture into other arenas did. He is a successful producer and entrepreneur. After his release from The Source, he became involved with another magazine called Hip Hop Hebdomadaire which covers articles on urban music, such as rap and hip-hop.

Benzino’s net worth

Benzino has enjoyed a successful career and has amassed a huge sum in net worth for himself. He has amassed $10 million through sales of his albums, television appearances, and other endeavors.

wife, daughter, son

During his days on the reality series, Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta he dated fellow cast member, Karlie Redd. Redlie born Karlie Lewis is also a hip-hop artist, model, and actress and has been part of the reality show’s main cast since its premiere in June 2012. However, the duo have maintained a friendly relationship even after their split.

Following his split from Redd, he moved on to Althea Heart aka Thi Thi. They started dating during Season 3 of the show and improved their relationship in 2015 when they got engaged. As fans waited for their wedding news, they were greeted by an equally stunning pregnancy. However, their boat was wrecked before the birth of their son, Zino Antonio Scott Jr. on November 10, 2015, and they’ve had a series of legal battles since, in addition to infidelity claims against Zino.

Zino has two older children: son Taj Collins (b. 2003) and daughter Brittany Collins, also known as Coi Leray Collins (b. 1997), from his previous relationship with Asia Collins.

Yet, when it comes to family, Uncle Zino was shot in the shoulder and back in March 2014 by his nephew Gai Scott during his mother’s burial. Fortunately, the injuries were not fatal.

the size

His height may not be as strong as his personality, but that doesn’t detract from the height he has reached in the entertainment field. Benzino stands 3 inches above 5 feet (1.60 m).