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Jeremie Damon Pennick, known professionally as Benny the Butcher, is an American rapper and songwriter born on November 27, 1984. He gained prominence in 2018 with the release of his debut album, Tana Talk 3. As a member of the collective Griselda, alongside his cousins Westside Gunn and Conway The Machine, he is associated with a style of rap that draws on '90s influences and themes related to mafioso and drug dealing. Pennick was signed at age 15 but continued to engage in drug dealing activities during his early life. Following the death of his brother, Machine Gun Black, he released several mixtapes and collaborative albums. His notable works include the albums Butcher on Steroids, Tana Talk 3, Burden of Proof, Tana Talk 4, and the EP The Plugs I Met. His music often reflects his experiences as a young drug dealer in Buffalo, New York, and explores the obstacles and events he encountered. Critics and peers have praised his storytelling ability and his choice of sound.