Straight From the Source Podcast

Straight from the Source host Benzino highlights the week's hot topics. Karmelo Anthony’s new legal team - Jay Z and Dame Dash’s beef with diss record, “You Should Have Never Said My Name.” Boston Celtics trading superstar Jaylen Brown to Philly. - Big Tigger’s shocking arrest on domestic violence charges & Benzino himself, getting busted for having weed. As well as a rehash for Love & Hip-Hop Atl...

Get ready—Straight From The Source just dropped a fire episode! Benzino goes all in, no filter, unpacking the hottest topics: Michelle Obama, wild Trump Megas disrespect, Joe Rogan, and Dana White. He even calls out Stephen A. Smith for pandering to Trump, and confesses the ultimate hip-hop regret: giving OutKast just two and a half mics. Don’t miss this raw, unfiltered dive into the culture—tune...

Straight From The Source Episode 6—this one hits heavy. Benzino dives into the heartbreak and raw reality of the streets, covering the tragic murder trial of 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony. The courtroom drama kicked off June 1 in Collin County and ended with a guilty verdict for murder on June 9—a life changed forever. In another twist, Chikei Rick Chow walks free after a South Carolina jury finds h...

Yo, tap in for Episode 5 of Straight From the Source! Benzino’s got the streets buzzing as he breaks down the wildest headlines in hip-hop and culture. First up—Ray J gets rocked in the MMA ring by Supa Hot Fire, and the internet can’t stop talking. Then, witness history as Drake dethrones the King of Pop, breaking Michael Jackson’s record for the most No. 1s by a solo male artist—Janice STFU’s de...

Get ready for an unforgettable ride in episode 4 of Straight From the Source! This time, Benzino pulls back the curtain on the wild, star-studded nights when he brought the legendary Source Awards to Miami, Florida. Hear the untold stories of battling racial profiling and breaking barriers in Miami Beach, all while running a club so hot it became a magnet for the world’s biggest icons—think Mike T...

Episode 3 Recap: Straight From the Source Episode 3 of “Straight From the Source” is packed with jaw-dropping revelations and untold stories. Benzino kicks things off with exclusive insights into the explosive Julio Foolio verdict, unpacking the high-stakes courtroom drama where a Tampa jury handed down life sentences to Isaiah Chance, Sean Gathright, Rashad Murphy, and Davion Murphy for the shock...

Episode 2: Straight from the Source Get ready for a wild ride in this episode! Benzino dives deep into his roots after taking a saliva test and sending it out to Ancestry.com, unearthing a truly electrifying mix of African, Irish, and Jewish ancestry. The stakes get even more interesting with a raw, no-holds-barred coverage of Big Banks' interview with Tekashi 69, pulling back the curtain on the r...

In the premiere episode of Straight From the Source, Benzino bursts onto the mic with passion, purpose, and a powerful message. Stepping boldly into the world of podcasting, he makes it clear that the culture is craving a voice rooted in wisdom, authenticity, and real-life experience. With fearless honesty, Benzino brings a fresh perspective to hip-hop while standing firm in his truth—staying real...