Benzino opens up about his beef with Eminem and challenges him to a rap battle, highlighting the history of their rivalry and the promotional advantages Eminem had as a white artist in a predominantly black industry.
TMZ Hip Hop recently chopped it up with Benzino as he soaked up some Miami rays, and first things first ... we got his beef expertise onwas bad for battling, but great for showing future artists that hip hop doesn't have to be so macho -- especially given the long history of murdered rappers.
It feels like a classic case of admiration neither side is willing to admit ... Benzino tells us he shot his"Rap Elvis" video in Detroit and Em's Mom's Spaghetti restaurant, but it was all in good sport.Benzino claims he felt the 313 love in real time, and says he's been connecting with D-Town players for decades.
Cooler heads have since replaced hot-headed ones and Benzino tells us he's willing to shake hands when it's all over -- but he just needs Em to accept the challenge.Chances of that happening are likely slimmer than shady, but Benzino says he's just territorial when it comes to hip hop culture. He adamantly swears he's not the racist Em's Stans accuse him of being.
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