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Benny the Butcher

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Benny the Butcher is the stage name of Jeremie Damon Pennick, a rapper from Buffalo, New York. He is associated with the Griselda collective alongside Westside Gunn and Conway the Machine and is known for detailed street narratives delivered over production influenced by 1990s East Coast hip-hop. His work includes solo albums, mixtapes, and collaborative releases, and it is aimed primarily at listeners of lyric-focused hardcore rap.

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What rap group is Benny the Butcher part of?

Benny the Butcher is a core member of Griselda Records alongside his half-brother Westside Gunn and cousin Conway the Machine. The Buffalo, New York collective rose to prominence in the late 2010s with a raw, underground sound influenced by 1990s East Coast hip-hop and producers like Daringer and The Alchemist.

What are Benny the Butcher's best-known albums?

Benny's breakout project was 'Tana Talk 3' in 2018, largely produced by Daringer and The Alchemist, followed by 'Burden of Proof' in 2020 produced entirely by Hit-Boy. He has also released major-label projects through Def Jam, including 'Everybody Can't Go.'

Has Benny the Butcher collaborated with Eminem?

Yes, Benny appeared on Eminem's 2020 album 'Music to Be Murdered By' on the track 'Lock It Up.' He has also collaborated with other major artists including Drake, Lil Wayne, and J. Cole, helping bridge Griselda's underground credibility with mainstream visibility.

Where is Benny the Butcher from?

Benny the Butcher, born Jeremie Pennick, is from Buffalo, New York, a city that Griselda helped put on the national hip-hop map. He frequently references Buffalo's east side neighborhoods and street life throughout his lyrics.