Benzino has reignited his dispute with Eminem by alleging that the music industry has protected the rapper's earlier racist lyrics to safeguard his reputation. He accused Eminem and industry executives of concealing the rapper's past racist remarks to maintain his image and career. Benzino criticized the industry for defending Eminem while subjecting Black artists to stricter scrutiny for similar offenses. He claimed that Eminem's success was used to create division between Black and White Hip-Hop audiences and called out the industry for staying silent on the matter. Benzino's recent comments add to his long-standing feud with Eminem, although he had previously shown willingness to reconcile, the latest statements indicate that the animosity between them continues.