Many are calling him the hottest up-and-comer in his hometown now, but 30 year old Chicago native Benz Zoe (Instagram) has been working hard since 2018 with initially little views. In 2020, he has a sizable discography (as well as filmography) to prove it. Now he is showing up to different hot interview platforms around his city and getting all kinds of justified attention.
The gang
You’ll hear him make mention of “Blackgate” and “Checkout gang” frequently, the name of the Chicago gang in which he is primarily associated. Blackgate Black Disciples have a long history of ally-ship with neighborhoods like O’block, Lamron and Front$treet- names you might of heard come up during the initial super-stardom of Chief Keef and Lil Durk.
The Benz Zoe “GoofyK” brand
Taking the whole culture as seriously as possible, last year Benz Zoe began a movement on Instagram to market himself called “GoofyK” (Goofy killer), with official merchandise too. His lyrics reflect this, as well as his invigorating “Checkout!” tagline -screamed on almost every track. Benz Zoe is an example of an up and comer that knows how to create a brand and identity, things that are essential in the era of social media.
Self investment and grinding
In his videos, his confident and energetic flow sits immaculately upon legitimate beats in which he clearly invests in. Benz Zoe only hires the most talented videographers in the Chi: So far A Mac Films, Dibent and RickeeArts have all made movies for him. His discography is almost as professional as it can get sonically.
The Lyrics of Benz Zoe
Not straying too far from what one would expect from Chicago drill music, common themes in Benz Zoe’s work include guns, murder and drug use (primarily regarding the arguable MDMA / “X” epidemic plaguing Chicago’s streets forever). Expect to hear the real names of deceased rivals, and direct mentions by name of other organizations in which his has blood beef with.
Collaborators and drama
Benz Zoe’s current biggest track is the four-artist epic called “Menace to Society” (150,000 views as of now) w/ THF TP, THF Billa, and Memo 600. You might recognize the name THF TP from divisive Chicago street anthem “Bus Stop” in which Lil Durk is seen controversially in the background. Memo 600 is already riding a huge wave in Chicago, and he was briefly a fan-favorited collaborator with Benz Zoe before the two fell out.
Conclusion + Follow Benz Zoe
Like most Chicago artists in 2020 that are trying to take over the drill culture, when you listen to Benz Zoe you are hearing war anthems. You are hearing the genuine emotion surrounding death and subsequent feelings of revenge that follow. You will hear references to seldom mentioned realities in a gangland like Chicago’s South Side, such as drug addiction and paranoia of death. The imagery might make you crave a party and the lyrics might make you anxious. These are all the hallmarks of a future Chicago success, and if we were to ignore his perseverance alone then we are the ones missing out. Follow him on Instagram and stay tuned, because Benz Zoe is just getting started.
Read more…
Twhy from Chicago should have been a star
Is this gang member’s Halloween costume a rival’s dead body? 600 vs 051 Young Money in Chicago
A member of 051 Young Money in Chicago disses his deceased rival by mocking the circumstances of his murder.
Arkansas Rapper Cee Kay Arrested for Alleged Shooting Involving Security Guard Last Year
The Hikari-Ultra rapper Cee Kay was once subject to a viral SayCheese interview, an NBA YoungBoy collaboration and several hit singles, Jail stints in the Arkansas system and shooting incidents would prove to almost fully stagnate his career by 2022.
OBlock BossTop Regrets Incriminating Interview After FBG Duck’s Murder
A since deleted interview from an unknown Chi-town cameraman captured Oblock BossTop saying some certainly regrettable things on the topic of FBG Duck’s then-recent murder.
A Look at 9 Rare & Interesting Pharmaceutical Drugs
WeaponsG.com has compiled a collection of images showing off nine incredibly rare pharmaceutical drugs, with most of them being time pieces at this point. This article is possible because of the incredibly interesting /r/ObscureDrugs community on Reddit.
Who is Squiidape? One of The Most Followed Chicago Drill Outlets is a French Collective
For years now, the curiously named “Squiidape” blog has been a dominating news source for the french drill fans out there, represented by a handful of young France-based men who are obviously some of the biggest appreciators of the music.
Random: Abandoned Mausoleum in Polish Park Once Housed a Monster
In a publicly accessible park in Poland, locals could venture to a somewhat remote forest area and find a small mausoleum (in disrepair) with more than a century of history. Upon entrance between 2016 and 2019, one was confronted by an abandoned Polish monster statue.
VIRAL: Man Drops Pound of Weed All Over Car
A video is going viral since yesterday (924K views currently) showing the aftermath of a man dropping a pound of weed all over his car.
Gang Member Unknowingly Exposes Self as Federal Informant During Court Livestream
An alleged member of the Latino Chicago gang “Two Six” recently appeared for a digital court date over Zoom and exposed himself as a federal informant on the livestream. The judge among others quickly caught the man and gave him a stern notice that his court date was being broadcast on YouTube.
Lil Moe of Chicago Was Making Noise Before Music
Lil Moe is only 15 years old, and after uploading his first music video midway through June of this year (“6 Blocka”) he has already amassed hundreds of thousands of views. Fans are now hopeful for a Lil Moe rap career, but Lil Moe had his fame already from the “streets” side of the Chicago…
30+ Intense Videos of The George Floyd Riots
WeaponsG.com has compiled more than 30 videos from Twitter users highlighting the magnitude of George Floyd riots in America.
“Zombie Rat” Caught on Video in N.Y.
A Reddit user shared footage today of what appears to be an emaciated, zombie-like rat moving around beneath a dumpster (and rather quickly). Users are saying this footage comes from New York.
Rapper Tray Savage Dead After Shooting in Chicago
Tray Savage is dead at 26 following a shooting. He was known for his fame as a rapper in Glo Gang, even making music with Keef himself.
WATCH: Carjacker Gives Up Because He Can’t Drive Stick
A video has surfaced on Reddit showing an attempted carjacking that failed miserably when the robber realized he just hopped into a manual vehicle. He even appears to holler out to the victim for help.
Lit Yoshi is a Terrifying Louisiana Rap Prospect
Fredo Bang continues to make noise in the rap game, but one of his partners is also coming up fast now. Mieyoshi “Lit Yoshi” Edwards is a Baton Rouge native and original TBG member just like Fredo, and he holds a similar amount of street-level influence (if not more).
051 Rose is an Enforcer-Turned-Rapper
In Chicago drill culture, fans fascinate over not only the rap stars, but also the “enforcers” and figures behind the scenes. Artists like 051 Rosé have been on both sides of the spectrum.
