Benzino Wasn't Feeling Lil Nas X At BET Awards: "All The Satantic Sh*t"

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He questioned how parents are "explain sh*t like this to your kid?" while insisting he didn't want to "offend anyone."

His daughter Coi Leray may have been nominated for her first BET award this year, but Benzino still wasn't impressed by what the network had to offer. There were many unforgettable moments during the ceremony including the Ruff Ryders honoring DMX, the ladies of Rap honoring Queen Latifah with a Lifetime Achievement Award, and who can forget that steamy, yet controversial kiss Lil Nas X had at the end of his performance.

Thousands of people took to social media to complain about Lil Nas X, including Benzino who called for the Source Awards to make a return. "That sh*t BET pulled yesterday was lame asf," he wrote in a text image.

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"It was too uncomfortable, too irresponsible, too forced and too irrelevant to the awards," he continued. "Homie ain't even hot like that for music anymore anyway. It's a shame what all this is comming too. I wish I has the backing to bring the Source Awards back." He wasn't quite finished and continued his thoughts in the caption.

"I bought ol town road for ZINO, he knows every word but all the satanic sh*t I’m just not with," Benzino added. He questioned how parents were supposed to explain Lil Nas X's performance to their children while insisting he has "respect and love for the gay community."  He added, "I could see if he was pooping but it was unexpected and unnecessary. I didn’t care for the Madonna kiss either. I could see if they way dating."

"Now I hope I don’t offend anyone because this post wasn’t meant for that." Check out his post below and let us know if you agree with Benzino.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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