Benzino, born Raymond E. Scott on July 18, 1965, in Dorchester, Massachusetts, is a trailblazer in hip-hop, celebrated as a co-founder of The Source Magazine, often dubbed the Hip-Hop Bible. Growing up in Boston’s tough neighborhoods, Benzino channeled his passion for music into forming the influential hip-hop group The Almighty RSO in the late 1980s, making waves with tracks like “We’re Notorious” and “Revenge of Da Badd Boyz,” which charted on the R&B/Hip-Hop charts. His partnership with Harvard student David Mays not only helped elevate his group but also laid the foundation for The Source, a groundbreaking platform for urban music culture. Despite controversy surrounding the group’s track “One In The Chamba” and industry challenges, Benzino’s impact on hip-hop and urban media remains profound, cementing his legacy as a pioneer in the genre.