BENZINO: The Real Reason I Kicked Miss Info Out of the Car & The Eminem Race War

In this exclusive, no-holds-barred interview, hip-hop pioneer and media mogul Benzino sits down to pull back the curtain on some of the most controversial moments in rap history. From the rise and fall of The Source magazine to the street politics that shaped the culture, Benzino leaves nothing on the table. He shares the untold story of why an "egregious" NBA trade turned a proud Bostonian into a die-hard New York Knicks fan, dives deep into his legendary friction with Eminem, and breaks down exactly how he spent millions during The Source’s absolute peak. Whether you're a fan of golden-era hip-hop history or modern internet drama, this is a masterclass in rap journalism. 🎧 What We Dive Into: The NBA Betrayal: Why the Boston Celtics/76ers trade pushed him to become a Knicks fan. The Source Era: The chaotic reality behind the iconic Source Awards and his partnership with Dave Mays. The INFAMOUS Incident: The real story behind kicking Miss Info out of the car. The Eminem Feud & Race Relations: A deep dive into the racial dynamics of the music industry and what propelled Eminem to the top. The Financial Highs & Lows: Spending all the money generated from The Source empire. Street & Studio Battles: The legendary standoff between him and The LOX. 🔔 Subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. 💬 Drop a comment below: What was the wildest revelation from this interview? Follow Thanx4askin: Instagram: @thanx4askin Timestamps: [00:00] Intro: The Eminem Feud, Racist Tapes, and Standing for Hip-Hop [01:21] Why the Paul George / Jaylen Brown Trade Makes Me a New York Knicks Fan [09:23] Wild Interactions and the Reality of Passionate Basketball Fans [14:40] Growing Up in Boston, Project Life, and Facing Early Systemic Racism [17:02] Finding Hip-Hop in the Bronx and Discovering My Ancestry Roots [21:40] Breaking Into the Music Business and Early Runs on Interstate 95 [24:25] Meeting Dave Mays and the Inception of The Source Magazine [27:14] The Quality Inn Days, Flavor Unit Tour, and Meeting Tupac Shakur [31:00] Behind the Scenes of the Narrow Hallway Melee with The LOX and DMX [35:25] Becoming a Full Partner at The Source and Fighting Corporate Takeovers [37:52] The Peak of an Empire, Financial Decisions, and the Impact of the Internet [40:11] Tense Front Row Moments with Suge Knight at the 1995 Source Awards [47:20] Standing Up to the Grammys and Creating a True Platform for the Streets [53:43] After The Source: Launching Hip-Hop Weekly and Pushing Deadlines in Miami [54:55] Spending Millions: Jetting to Beverly Hills and Living Out of Control [58:43] Setting the Record Straight: Kicking Miss Info Out of the Car in Puerto Rico [01:06:31] The Journalistic Walkout and Debating the True Ethics of Hip-Hop Media [01:14:06] The Eminem War Deep Dive: Buying the Tapes and the Reality of Race Relations [01:29:00] Rebuilding My Relationship with Coy Leray and Watching the Next Generation [01:31:20] Addressing Internet Rumors and the True Story of Getting Shot on the Highway [01:35:48] The Truth on Major Labels: Breaking Down the Gucci Mane and Poo Shiesty Situation [01:39:30] Rules and Regulations: The Paul Pierce Incident and Paying for Legal Defense [01:44:00] Giving Flowers to Thanx4askin: Staying True to Adult Conversations and Maturity