Benny the Butcher vs. Freddie Gibbs: Breaking Down the Beef

Two Titans of Underground Hip-Hop Collide

In the world of gritty bars, unfiltered storytelling, and real-deal street rap, few names hold more weight than Benny the Butcher and Freddie Gibbs. Both revered for their lyricism and authenticity, the two rappers seemed like natural allies. And for a while, they were.

Freddie Gibbs, hailing from Gary, Indiana, has carved out a lane with his blend of gangsta rap and lyrical prowess. He’s worked with Madlib, The Alchemist, and has received Grammy nods for his 2020 album Alfredo.

Benny the Butcher, a Buffalo, New York native and a key member of the Griselda Records collective, is known for vivid street imagery and his work with producers like Hit-Boy and Daringer.

How It Started

Back in 2020, things were all good. Freddie Gibbs and Benny the Butcher even collaborated on tracks like "One Way Flight" off Benny's Burden of Proof. The chemistry was undeniable. But by early 2022, subtle jabs began surfacing in interviews and on social media.

Benny made a cryptic remark during a podcast interview about things "not working out" with Freddie. Gibbs responded with his signature sarcasm, and things escalated from there.

From Subtweets to Street Fights

The tension became more public when both camps reportedly clashed physically in Buffalo in May 2022. Rumors swirled of an altercation involving Benny's crew and Gibbs at a restaurant.

Following that incident, both rappers continued throwing subliminal (and not-so-subliminal) shots at each other in interviews, tweets, and lyrics.

Benny's Latest Diss: "Big Dog"

Fast forward to 2025, and Benny has released a new track titled "Big Dog" where he doesn’t hold back. Though Gibbs isn't named directly, fans quickly picked up on bars clearly aimed at the Indiana rapper.

"Y’all let a rat in the kitchen, now the chef actin' different..."

"You was tweetin' like a killer, but you cried when we pressed ya."

The lyrics are widely believed to reference their real-life altercation and Gibbs' online persona.

What's Next?

With both artists maintaining strong fanbases and consistently dropping heat, fans are divided. Will Freddie respond on wax? Will the two eventually squash the beef? Or are we witnessing the next legendary hip-hop rivalry?

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