Few artists in the hip-hop game have the experience, extracurriculars, and exceptional insight that Jay-Z boasts. While it’s far from the first time this happened, Benny The Butcher recently reflected on some key game that Hov spit during a link-up. Specifically, it had to do with Benny’s Griselda crew, the importance of brotherhood, and separating contracts from community. During a conversation on the My Expert Opinion podcast with Math Hoffa, the Buffalo MC spoke on when he signed a management deal with Roc Nation back in 2019. It’s clear that he has a lot of admiration for the Brooklyn legend, and a lot of appreciation for his wisdom.
“The thing about Hov, man, he is who he say he is,” Benny The Butcher remarked concerning Jay-Z and his indelible counsel. “He and Snoop, they remind me of each other. We had a bunch of conversations. He told me things that I didn’t want to hear, he told me things that I did want to hear- just all-around game. He was basically just telling me… basically trying to keep Griselda together.
Benny The Butcher Reveals Jay-Z’s Expert Opinion On Podcast
“Not saying that we was leaving, but he knew n***as’ contracts was up,” he continued. “And before that, me and him had a three-hour conversation. He was asking me my plans. He was like, ‘Ok, I’ma bust this move and see what we can do.’ He went back, we all kicked it. It just ain’t go that way… But just because I’m not signed to Griselda- I’m Big Griselda. And I explained that to him and he was like, ‘Man, people gonna interpret it different.’” Considering Jay-Z’s experience with Roc Nation, his perspective certainly means a lot.
Meanwhile, Benny The Butcher expressed a desire to take his relationship with Jay-Z to the next level during The Breakfast Club last year. “I’m dying for it,” he expressed. “My s**t is, I need me a Hov verse and I need that Roc-A-Fella chain. I’m auditioning for that Roc-A-Fella chain. I need my s**t.” With his next album coming soon, hopefully we see this partnership grow into something special on wax. Regardless, stick around on HNHH for the latest on these two incredible MCs and more game from the hip-hop world.