Coi Leray & Benzino Feud Explained: The Full Timeline of Their Public Relationship Drama | Hip-Hop Family Rivalries

💔 The Public Feud: Inside the Rocky Relationship Drama Between Coi Leray and Her Father, Benzino

The spotlight of fame often illuminates not just success, but also deep, personal conflicts. Few father-daughter dynamics in the music industry have been as publicly fraught and dissected as that of rising rapper Coi Leray and her father, veteran hip-hop figure Benzino (Raymond Leon Scott), former co-owner of The Source magazine.

What began as a private family struggle has repeatedly spilled into the public sphere, creating an ongoing, complex, and often heartbreaking narrative. This article details the full story behind the Coi Leray Benzino relationship drama, exploring its roots, key moments, and the painful impact of playing out a family feud on social media.

The Genesis of the Rift: Financial Hardship and Early Tensions

The public tension between Coi Leray and Benzino is deeply rooted in the financial and emotional fallout from Benzino’s exit from The Source.

💸 Financial Struggles Post-The Source

According to Coi Leray, her childhood drastically changed after her father lost his stake in the influential hip-hop magazine. She has described a time of sudden financial instability for her family.

 * In interviews, she recounted being about nine years old when the loss occurred, leading to significant financial struggles.

 * She claims that this economic hardship forced her to work at a young age, painting a picture of a difficult upbringing that contradicted the "industry kid" perception some held.

Benzino, however, has consistently denied that he was a "deadbeat dad" during this period, stating that he remained actively involved in her life, seeing her for holidays, summers, and birthdays, even after separating from her mother.

🎤 A Rapper's Diss: The 'No More Parties' Lyric

The family conflict went mainstream in 2021 when Coi Leray released her breakout hit, "No More Parties." The lyrics contained a direct, but veiled, slight against her father:

 "My daddy let me down, but I promise you, I won't let up, I wanna say f** that man but the s*** won't make me better."*

This line thrust their private issues into the center of her burgeoning fame, sparking a furious public back-and-forth between father and daughter on social media. This moment was arguably the point of no return for their relationship drama.

😠 Accusations of Envy and Threats

As Coi Leray’s career soared, a new and persistent point of contention emerged: the allegation that Benzino was jealous or "envious" of her success.

 * Coi Leray's Perspective: She claimed in multiple interviews that her father struggled to handle the attention she garnered, suggesting his reaction was rooted in a place of envy. In 2022, she publicly called her father "bitter and evil," alleging he threatened her and her mother after she discussed his financial woes on a morning show.

 * Benzino's Response: He vehemently and emotionally denied the claims of jealousy, arguing it was "ridiculous" to suggest he could be envious of a child he raised, nurtured, and loved. He has often expressed profound hurt over being labeled a "deadbeat dad" and seeing his daughter distance herself from him.

Benzino has publicly stated that his actions—often speaking about her in interviews—stem from his inability to handle their differences playing out on the internet, not from a desire to hurt her career.

🥊 The Eminem Connection: Dragged into a Decades-Old Feud

Perhaps the most public aspect of the Coi Leray Benzino drama has been its intersection with Benzino's decades-long feud with rapper Eminem, stemming from his time at The Source.

In early 2024, the drama intensified when Eminem released a diss track that not only targeted Benzino but also included a dismissive line about Coi Leray, suggesting a potential collaboration with her was "in the toilet."

 * Impact on Coi: Leray has tried to distance herself from the feud, often feeling that her father uses her success and platform to reignite his long-standing battles, which she feels is damaging to her own career.

 * The Public Backlash: Benzino's continued focus on the Eminem conflict, often while discussing Coi Leray, has been perceived by many as him prioritizing his own narrative over his daughter's peace and professional life.

💔 The Current Status: Estrangement and Missed Milestones

Despite moments where reconciliation seemed possible—such as Benzino supporting Coi Leray at a Rolling Loud performance in 2023—their relationship has continually devolved into public estrangement.

In recent interviews, Benzino has openly wept, expressing his deep sadness and regret over the rift. Most recently, the distance became even more painful after Coi Leray gave birth to her first child. Benzino got emotional while stating that he had not been able to see his grandchild, only seeing pictures on social media and news blogs, like a member of the public.

Coi Leray’s position has been clear: she has publicly disowned her father, asserting that sharing "DNA and blood DOESN’T make us FAMILY," and stating that she wants "nothing to do with" his public interviews and decisions, which she has accused of "creating craziness for no reason."

The Coi Leray Benzino feud remains an unresolved chapter in the hip-hop landscape—a painful reminder of how personal conflicts can be magnified and irrevocably damaged by the relentless pressure and exposure of the celebrity spotlight.