Freddie Gibbs Addresses Benny The Butcher Encounter

The hip-hop world has been buzzing about the rumored reconciliation between former collaborators Freddie Gibbs and Benny The Butcher. After a video surfaced of the two rappers meeting at a Parisian airport, speculation ran wild. While some, like Westside Gunn, suggested a moment of peace, Freddie Gibbs has now stepped in to clarify what actually happened.

Gibbs Clarifies Airport Encounter

In a recent interview with Complex while promoting his new album “Alfredo 2” with The Alchemist, Gibbs addressed the airport meeting. He downplayed the significance of the encounter, stating, “I was just in the airport. Everything that everybody tried to make out of it, that wasn’t true.” Gibbs emphasized that their interaction was minimal, saying, “I barely even said a word, I was just standing there.”

Gibbs made it clear that their past issues, which reportedly stem from a shooting joke and alleged physical altercations earlier in the decade, have not been resolved. “Of course, we ain’t a friendship; what we gon’ do?” he questioned, adding that he wasn’t about to jeopardize his professional commitments, like meeting The Alchemist in London for work, over the situation. He stressed his desire to “keep it gangster” and not let rap drama interfere with his business.

Dismissing Reconciliation Rumors

Gibbs also addressed Westside Gunn’s comments, stating he hasn’t even spoken to him and doesn’t know where those rumors originated. “I don’t know, I didn’t even really look at that s**t, I looked at the s**t and I saw people was talking about it and I was like, ‘Oh, yeah. There’s some more fake s**t,’” Gibbs remarked. He described the situation as people making a big deal out of him simply standing with his arms folded.

He further distanced himself from the dramatic narratives often surrounding rap beefs, comparing them to “WWF s**t.” Gibbs’s comments suggest that while the encounter happened, the idea of a reconciliation or a significant moment of peace was largely manufactured by fans and observers. He maintains a professional stance, prioritizing his career and avoiding unnecessary drama.