Raymond Scott AKA Benzino, age 53 is an American record producer and rapper media executive from the United States. According to Benzino bio, he was born on July 18, 1965. The record producer is best known for appearing the reality television series named Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta aired on VH1 and also in The Next: 15 which is a TV One original series. He has been in the industry since 1983 and it’s been more than three decades we have been gifted from his contribution to the music world. Talking about Benzino ethnicity, he belongs to Cape Verdean and Puerto Rican parents. However, his nationality is American and has been named as a popular celebrity from the hip-hop world. Let’s explore in detail about Benzino wiki below:
Early Life and Education
Raymond Scott was born in 1965 and his birthplace is in Boston, Massachusetts. Talking about his parents, he was born to father belonging Puerto Rican and African American ethnicity and his mother belongs to Cape Verdean and German ancestral background. The record producer has two sisters named Maureen Scott and Anita Scott-Wilson.
Talking about his education, Benzino went to the Columbian University and completed his graduation majoring in Journalism.
Career and Professional Life
The American record producer initiated his professional career by working for a hip-hop magazine named The Source as a principal. It was launched in 1988. He was keen on hip-hop and music world from a very young age. Later he found with other members The Almighty RSO and Made Men which were rap groups. After working in a group, he later pursued his solo career. In 2012, he appeared Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta which is a reality television show.
Benzino is also known for the highly publicized hip-hop feud with Eminem which got released in 2002. Together, they have been creating and discovering beautiful musical creation including “Die Another Day“ and “Pull Your Skirt Up”. He has also released Benzino Presents: Die Another Day: Flawless Victory which is a diss mixtape. He has been regularly spotted on the screen of television series The Next:15 since 2016.
Personal Life
You might be wondering about Benzino’s wife identity and other facts. For your kind information, he is not married yet and therefore nobody has been recruited as Benzino’s wife till date. His profile is low and the list of his girlfriend is not a much as other celebrities possess. It is said that he dated American actress and hip-hop artist Karlie Redd earlier. He was also linked with Althea Heart who is also a popular name from the musical industry. However, the couple split after a year of their relationship in 2015 because of some personal issues. Further information regarding his relationship issues and romantic love life is not clear. Raymond Scott is the father of two children named Taj (son) and Brittany (daughter). The interesting fact is that the name of his children’s mother is not revealed yet.
Body Measurements
Moving to his body measurements details, Benzino height is 5 feet and 3 inches and his weight is said to be 75kg. He looks adorable in his dark brown colored eyes and dark hair. His shoe size and dress size are not clear.
Salary and Net worth
Benzino net worth is 18 million USD. The hip-hop world has made him capable to accumulate such jaw-dropping wealth which he generates by working as a rapper and executive record producer. he also contributes to various television shows and another international stage. His salary, remuneration and other payment details aren’t disclosed but for sure, they must be massive in the figure. Benzino net worth is expected to make a significant growth this year.
Wiki and Facts
You can find Benzino biography mentioned by various wiki sites including Wikipedia. He has a roster of fans and thus has been able to accumulate more than 493k followers on his Twitter account that can be reached @iambenzino. He is also available on Instagram @iambenzino where he has successfully garnered more than a million of followers. For bookings and other business inquiries, you can contact through Benzino’s email address [email protected].