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Benny The Butcher Says B.Dot Must Be “Eatin’ Crack” Over Best Rappers List

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Benny the Butcher and Westside Gunn were not happy with Griselda’s exclusion from Brian “B.Dot” Miller’s year-end list for the 10 Best Rappers of 2022. Miller selected Pusha T, Gucci Mane, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, JID, 21 Savage, Kodak Black, Drake, Ransom, and Lil Wayne.

“So no Conway Gunn or Benny but 2 guys who didn’t drop albums in the top 3…mmkay,” one fan wrote in response to the list. Benny then tweeted: “Fuck smokin crack he gotta be eatin it.”

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 01: Benny the Butcher attends the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center on October 01, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)

When asked why he felt he was excluded, Benny revealed he had a run-in with one of Miller’s “rap friends.” Conway the Machine also once dissed him.

“That’s only based on the opinions of that blogger but who are they fr,” Westside tweeted. “I bet u they look goofy even standing next to US, wat makes them truly valid why just bc they say so, them MFs ain’t nothing by dickriders for a living with cheap pay.”

Last week wasn’t the first time Gunn had taken issue with a list made by Miller. Back in June, the Griselda leader slammed B.Dot’s “10 Best Rappers of 2022 (So Far).” He blamed his crew’s exclusion on “clickbait.”

“Click bait duuuuuuuh he knows by not putting them on there will give it the attn it is just like when I just tweeted it,” he said at the time. “That’s exactly what he wants for the conversation I know for a million fuckin Fakts this is intentional ain’t that right @bdotTM.”

Check out Benny The Butcher and Westside Gunn’s posts on Twitter regarding B.Dot Miller below.

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Gunna, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Uzi Vert & More Featured On Jay-Z’s 2022 “Year End Picks”

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Rap superstar Jay-Z has released a list of his favorite tracks from the year, and some of the most popping artists are included. Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Future, Lil Uzi Vert, SZA, Drake, and more made the playlist’s cut, which is currently available to stream on TIDAL.

Showcasing his diverse taste in music, the “Big Pimpin’” rapper’s picks for 2022 featured a mixture of genres. From Bad Bunny and Burna Boy to Vince Staples and Glorilla, it’s clear that Jay-Z is keeping up with the latest music trends and styles.

Showing love to his wife, the Brooklyn native listed multiple songs from Beyoncé’s latest Renaissance album. “AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM” and “PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA” earned their spots on the list, proving to be Jay-Z’s favorites.

Giving a nod to himself, the billionaire included his collaboration with Pusha T and Pharrell WIlliams “Neck & Wrist.” Released this past April, the single spent two weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

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LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 11: Jay Z and Pusha T attend 2017 Roc Nation Pre-GRAMMY brunch at Owlwood Estate on February 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation)

Jay-Z also took notice of SZA’s S.O.S. and Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, with songs from both projects featured on the playlist.

Tapped into the current rap scene, he also listed several 2022 hip-hop hits like Gunna’s “Pushin P” and Lil Uzi Vert’s viral social media single “Just Wanna Rock.”

READ MORE: 50 Cent Reacts To Awkward Jay-Z Encounter

In 2019, Lil Uzi Vert signed with Roc Nation after having a dispute over the release of Eternal Atake. Fans launched a “Free Uzi” campaign that year after DJ Drama and Don Cannon allegedly blocked the album’s release.

The Philadelphia rapper has often shown his gratitude for Jay-Z, who he appears to consider a mentor. In 2020, Lil Uzi Vert revealed that he helped him get to the bag. 

“Jay-Z and Des helping me get 100 million dollar deals Forreal.” he wrote at the time.

Do you agree or disagree with Jay-Z’s 41-track list for 2022? Check it out here and share your take in the comments.