Benzino Reflects on Grandfatherhood Amid Family Strains and Coi Leray’s Pregnancy Announcement
Benzino, the media mogul and rapper, recently shared his reflections on becoming a grandfather, following the pregnancy announcement of his daughter, Coi Leray, and her partner, Trippie Redd, as they rang in the new year. Despite the father-daughter estrangement, Benzino appeared cheerful during a preview of the We in Miami Podcast, expressing his excitement about his new role. “I’m gonna be a grandfather,” he said. “I just found out when everybody else found out.”
A Turning Point for Coi Leray
Benzino discussed how Coi Leray’s pregnancy might mark a turning point for their relationship. “It’s gonna grow her up. I hope it does, because she’ll finally get to know what it is to be a parent,” he elaborated. “She’ll get to see firsthand what I was going through.” The mogul’s words suggest that he views this as an opportunity for his daughter to gain a deeper understanding of the responsibilities of parenthood.
Addressing Family Tensions
However, the conversation also touched on the complicated dynamics between Benzino and his daughter. Benzino acknowledged the public tensions and the often awkward portrayal of their relationship, especially before Coi’s rise to fame as a rap star. “Our story, since it’s been on the internet, has always been kind of, you know, a little bit awkward to say the least,” he explained. “Nobody really understood my relationship with my daughter before she was a rap star.”
Benzino expressed his desire to ensure that his grandchild, regardless of family issues, would know the importance of family values and the legacy of the family name. “That baby gonna know its granddad,” he said, emphasizing his role in imparting “those morals, values, and principles.”
A Change of Heart Toward Trippie Redd
In a surprising shift, Benzino revealed that he was open to reconciling with Trippie Redd, a stark contrast to his earlier stance. “Back then I didn’t wanna meet him. Anybody that’s just fooling around with my daughter, I’m not even trying to meet him,” Benzino confessed. “But now he’s having a child, so I would like to.” He added a message of congratulations, signaling a potential thaw in their strained relationship. “Let him know that there’s no type of animosity this way,” Benzino stated.
As Benzino prepares for his new role as a grandfather, his reflections suggest a moment of personal growth and a hope for healing within his family. Though the road ahead remains uncertain, his willingness to embrace this new chapter shows a shift in perspective.
