Rapper KXNG Crooked has weighed in on the longstanding feud between Eminem and Benzino, and it’s clear whose side he’s on. Remember when Benzino tried to diss Eminem by name-dropping Crooked? Crook, a member of the rap group Slaughterhouse, never responded on social media because his loyalty to Eminem is well-known.

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However, on a recent episode of his show “Crook’s Corner Weekly,” Crooked addressed Benzino’s attempt to use him in the past. According to KXNG Crooked, Benzino, leveraging his position at Death Row Records, tricked him into attending a press conference where Benzino played a recording of Eminem that he claimed was racist.

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Despite this past drama, KXNG Crooked seems to suggest Benzino isn’t even worth retaliating against. He mentions “not kicking a man while he’s down,” implying Benzino is no longer a relevant figure in hip hop.

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Crooked points out that Eminem’s diss track “Doomsday” actually gave Benzino some renewed publicity, something Benzino desperately craved. KXNG Crooked concludes by stating that Eminem mentioning Benzino was actually a favor, and Benzino’s continued attempts to stay relevant only make him look worse.

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