In a fiery outburst, Benzino has publicly called out Fat Joe for allegedly spreading misinformation regarding the cancellation of the BET Hip Hop Awards, labeling it a form of “gentrification.” The escalating feud comes after BET announced a revamp of the awards show, a move that has sparked heated debate in the hip-hop community. Benzino, who has been closely involved with the BET Hip Hop Awards, claims that the network has been systematically underfunding the event, leading to its decline in ratings.

“BET was once a community station for Black people, but since being sold to Viacom, it has lost its essence,” Benzino asserted in a recent video. He criticized Fat Joe for his comments about gentrification, questioning how Joe could call it that when he hosted the awards during one of their lowest-rated years. “It’s a slap in the face to BET and the culture,” Benzino said, emphasizing that the problems stem from mismanagement rather than external forces.

The controversy erupted after Fat Joe suggested that the cancellation was part of a broader trend of gentrification impacting the hip-hop community. Benzino vehemently disagreed, stating, “It wasn’t gentrification when you were hosting, Joe. Ratings were already diving before you got there.” He accused Joe of spreading “too much misinformation” and urged him to take responsibility for his statements.

As tensions mount, the hip-hop community watches closely, with many questioning the future of the BET Hip Hop Awards. With ratings plummeting and the network seeking to revitalize its programming, the stakes have never been higher. Benzino’s passionate defense of BET’s legacy and critique of Joe’s narrative has ignited a firestorm of discussion, leaving fans eager for more developments in this unfolding drama.