Conway The Machine and Freddie Gibbs might just be friends. The digital streets are whispering.
Rumors recently swirled after Benny The Butcher and Conway allegedly clashed while overseas in Paris.
What was supposed to be a powerful show turned into a rumor-fest, with each artist performing separately. But the rumors don’t stop there. One source described it as more than a simple disagreement — claiming a physical altercation nearly broke out, leaving one person knocked out and another allegedly pulling a knife. Since then, Benny and his team have gone radio silent, neither confirming nor denying the incident.
What makes the situation even messier is that Conway has shown a lot of love for Gibbs – post-fight. This is bold considering the known history between Freddie Gibbs and Benny’s crew.
Years ago, Gibbs and Benny had a serious public feud. And when Gibbs went to Benny’s hometown of Buffalo, he got jumped. While Gibbs still took the stage afterward, he performed visibly bruised. It was no secret that Benny’s camp was suspected of being involved.
It was the kind of moment that made Hip-Hop heads wince. I cringed. Benny and Gibbs had cooked up some of the best lyrical work together before things went sour. Watching violence cut short that creative magic was a reminder of how fragile greatness can be when ego and street politics get in the way.
Listen to this:
How did we get to this parallel universe? This is wack!
It’s not clear whether Conway’s positive vibes and love for all have reignited old tensions, but some observers are connecting the dots. We need answers. After all, Benny and Conway are family, and in Hip-Hop, loyalty still carries weight. But, Conway once rapped, “pick a side.”
For now, there’s no confirmation on what caused the alleged Paris fallout. But Griselda’s silence on the matter only fuels rumors. Each artist continues to move solo, promoting projects and performing without acknowledging the growing whispers. Talk to us. Or, better yet, talk to each other. You guys need each other more than you think.
In an era where grown-man rap and lyrical excellence are already rare, watching Griselda and Gibbs beef is more than disappointing. We need this to work out. It’s a reminder that while rap beef has always been part of the game, so is growth.
Hip-Hop doesn’t always make space for peace. But that doesn’t mean the artists can’t.
For the record, we love all these dudes! They are APEX MCs in the new era.