Benny the Butcher [garage]

Benny the Butcher’s larger-than-life raps sometimes feel unreal due to the vividness with which he portrays his transition from the dope game to nationwide touring. The member of Buffalo, NY collective Griselda, along with cousins Conway the Machine and Westside Gunn, continues to outlast obstacles such as falling victim to a botched robbery last November. This November brought better fortunes – his first solo major label deal. Snoop Dogg personally signed the Butcher to Def Jam as part of his new creative consultant role at the UMG outfit. – Derek Udensi