Benny the Butcher, born Jeremie Damon Pennick on November 27, 1984, is an American rapper and songwriter from Buffalo, New York. Rising to prominence in 2018 with his album Tana Talk 3, he is a key member of the Griselda collective alongside Westside Gunn and Conway The Machine. Known for gritty, 1990s-inspired hip hop, Benny’s music draws from his early life experiences, often exploring themes of street life and adversity. His acclaimed projects include Butcher on Steroids, Burden of Proof, Tana Talk 4, and The Plugs I Met. Benny is widely praised for his vivid storytelling and for leading a modern revival of raw, authentic rap.