“Worst sh*t I heard this year”: 50 Cent reacts to Benzino’s new freestyle rap

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson didn’t hold back when reviewing a recent freestyle from Benzino. While Benzino dropped his new freestyle with all the bravado and chest‑beating props you’d expect, Fifty blasted the clip on his Instagram, calling it

“the worst sh*t I heard this year”

That single line is what echoed across socials. Fans, critics and the rap world lit up in response, with many echoing Fifty’s take or coming to Benzino’s defense.

So what exactly did 50 Cent say about Benzino’s new freestyle? Let's unpack how the rap beef went.

50 Cent doesn’t mince words: Benzino's new music is "the worst sh*t he heard"

When Benzino shared a video of himself freestyling shirtless on the street, 50 Cent reposted it on social media accompanied by a savage caption:

“Yo this is the worst sh*t I heard this year… he 60 years old bro. Nah this ain’t it!”

 

 

 

 

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That clip quickly went viral. Netizens flooded the comments, many echoing Fifty’s sentiment. Some quipped it sounded like a track for the senior citizen block party, while others got defensive on Benzino’s behalf. According to one accompanying report, the freestyle was shot in Columbus, Ohio, produced by Mike Da Rockman, and featured two backup rappers, but even that production value didn’t save Benzino from ridicule.

Benzino didn’t take it lying down. He responded in a lengthy Instagram video addressing Curtis Jackson directly. He claimed he was “just minding his business” posting a clip of his track “YNZ” and that 50 Cent’s repost meant he was actually a hidden fan. He then flipped the script, taking jabs at 50’s personal life, fashion sense, and even parenting drama, encouraging Curtis to explain his son's mother and connections to Diddy and Stevie J.

He even issued a challenge: a three‑round celebrity boxing match, claiming he still had the physique and hustle at 60. Benzino flexed, both literally and figuratively, dissing 50’s hairline, style, and energy, boasting motion and relevance via his upcoming film TKO on Tubi.

And he doubled down:

“You need to explain to Bruce Leroy [Sire] why Sleaze, Diddy, and a bunch of Nas were slutting around.”

That line riled up fans and earned even more attention. Meanwhile, fans responded under 50 Cent’s post by teasing “senior citizen community bop” and some defended Benzino’s grit.

About Benzino’s new freestyle rap

Benzino’s latest freestyle, shot shirtless in Columbus, Ohio, shows him leaning into his “YNZ” persona, being gritty, unfiltered, and unapologetically raw. Produced by Mike Da Rockman and filmed with two other men rapping behind him, the clip aimed for street‑level authenticity.

He pitches himself as the 60‑year‑old with motion: still grinding, still making music, still delivering. The freestyle doesn’t rely on polished studio sheen, instead, Benzino banks on raw energy and nostalgia. But given the reaction from both 50 Cent and online critics, the freestyle’s execution struck many as outdated or off‑beat, especially when pitted against today’s sharper rap norms.

Despite the backlash, Zino insisted the track “YNZ” would drop on all platforms soon, promising fans a fuller version beyond the harsh IG snippet. Whether it lives up to his hype or becomes fodder for further jokes remains up in the air.