50 Cent destroys Benzino’s latest freestyle in social media post: “He 60 Years Old Bro” [PHOTO]

50 Cent Mocks Benzino’s Outdoor Freestyle, Reigniting Longstanding Feud

50 Cent has once again proven he’s hip-hop’s undisputed troll king. This afternoon, the rapper and mogul took to X (formerly Twitter) to criticize a freestyle video from longtime rival Benzino. In the post, 50 wrote, “Yo this is the worst I heard this year, 👀 What wrong with him he 60 years old bro. Nah this ain’t it ! 😧 @50CentAction247.”

The video attached to the post shows Benzino—real name Raymond Leon Scott Jr.—shirtless and rapping outdoors into a microphone dangling from a string. Dressed in a black tank top and flanked by younger hype men in casual streetwear, Benzino delivers aggressive, auto-tuned bars about street life, weapons, and money. His long braids, muscular build, and intense delivery contrast sharply with the lo-fi parking lot setup.

However, according to 50, “this ain’t it.”

A Freestyle or a Flashback? Benzino’s New Clip Draws Backlash

The video initially went viral earlier this afternoon. However, it had already been mocked by fans and critics for its awkward energy and dated style. The freestyle channels a trap/drill aesthetic, with Benzino spitting lines like “I’ll pull up with the chopper” and “got shooters on deck,” prompting ridicule for what many see as a desperate attempt to stay relevant.

50 Cent’s post added fuel to the fire. Within hours, his commentary racked up over 4,000 likes, 380,000 views, and hundreds of replies. Most of them were mocking Benzino.

Fan Reactions: Mockery Overwhelms Support

Responses on X overwhelmingly sided with 50 Cent. Here’s how the reaction broke down:

• Mocking Benzino’s Age and Style: “Being a drill rapper at 60 is wild,” wrote @kingjames860. Others compared him to fictional rappers or said it looked like he was “recording outside the YMCA.”
• Appearance and Roast Culture: Comments like “Benzino looks like he’s been storing cum in his cheeks for the winter” and “Temu 50 Cent” dominated replies, alongside edited images and GIFs.
• Support for 50: Fans praised 50’s consistency as a cultural commentator, with @NoLifeShaq posting, “Yo I gotta meet this nigga 50 one day,” and others echoing support.
• Defending Benzino: A small minority argued against ageism, pointing out that artists like Nas and Jay-Z are over 50 and still delivering. “There are a lot of rappers over 50 still making dope music,” said @TonyDaDome.

Despite a few supportive voices, sentiment leaned approximately 90% negative toward Benzino.

Longstanding Beef Resurfaces

This latest jab is far from random. Benzino and 50 Cent have had bad blood going back more than two decades. The feud originally stemmed from Benzino’s tenure as co-owner of The Source magazine, when he famously gave Eminem’s The Eminem Show a four-mic rating instead of five. That sparked Eminem’s diss tracks “Nail in the Coffin” and “The Sauce,” with Benzino retaliating on “Pull Your Skirt Up.”

Because of 50 Cent’s close alliance with Eminem, he was quickly dragged into the conflict. Benzino supported 50’s rival Ja Rule at the time, further inflaming tensions. Over the years, the animosity has simmered and resurfaced multiple times, including Benzino calling 50 a “rat” in a few months ago and challenging him to a boxing match earlier this year.

Benzino Fires Back

Never one to stay quiet, Benzino responded on Instagram. Reposting 50’s tweet, he spun it into promotion for his music, writing: “Look who just posted my new!! @50cent Hey Curt I challenge you to put out a song and video better than this. He really on my.”

He went further, bringing up 50 Cent’s personal life. Benzino referenced:

• Diddy: Implying 50 was jealous or complicit in misconduct.
• Stevie J: Suggesting associations with scandal.
• Daphne Joy: 50’s ex, recently named in lawsuits involving Diddy.

Benzino’s tone was combative: “He jealous cause I got motion at 60. You still worried about your baby mama.”

Hip-Hop Media Weighs In

Hip-hop blogs, gossip pages, and fan forums quickly picked up the story. Coverage on several hip-hop and gossip blogs labeled it another chapter in a never-ending saga. Most headlines leaned toward humor: “50 Cent Clowns Benzino for Rappin’ at 60 — Benzino Fires Back.”

Meanwhile, Reddit threads and music forums like KTT2 and the other forums overwhelmingly took 50’s side. However, some fans pointed to hip-hop’s age bias. “Rock lets its legends age with grace. Hip-hop throws ‘em out at 35,” one user noted.

The debate over age in hip-hop has been ongoing for nearly two decades.

The Ageism Debate in Hip-Hop

The Benzino backlash is part of a larger cultural pattern. As hip-hop matures, more artists are staying active well into their 40s and 50s. Nas (51), Jay-Z (55), and Black Thought (52) continue to drop critically acclaimed music. But while they lean into lyricism and introspection, Benzino’s high-energy drill aesthetic struck many as tone-deaf.

It’s a sharp contrast: While fans welcome aging gracefully, they seem to reject attempts to chase trends not suited to older voices. Benzino’s raw parking lot freestyle—with aggressive delivery and youthful themes—was received more as parody than performance.

Where This Could Go Next

There’s no official response from 50 Cent beyond the original post. But given his social media track record, another shot is likely. Whether it’s through another post, a Power promo, or music remains to be seen.

Benzino, meanwhile, has continued promoting the freestyle on Instagram and X, doubling down on his style and threatening to release a full-length project. He has also challenged more artists—including 50 Cent, Eminem, and The Game’s manager, Wack 100—to battle him bar-for-bar or in the ring.

Conclusion: A Viral Freestyle, A Viral Feud

What began as a parking lot freestyle turned into a full-blown viral moment thanks to 50 Cent’s post. The video reignited a decades-old feud. So, it sparked conversations about ageism in hip-hop, and once again showed how quickly the internet can turn critique into spectacle.

For Benzino, it’s another chapter in a career built on controversy. For 50 Cent, it’s just another day on the timeline.

And for fans? It’s another reminder that in hip-hop, beef never dies—it just reloads.