Benzino opened up about becoming a grandfather and said he’s ready to support Coi Leray and new baby Miyoco.
Benzino beamed with pride Tuesday (June 18) as he celebrated becoming a grandfather for the first time following the birth of Coi Leray and Trippie Redd’s daughter, Miyoco.
The former Love & Hip Hop star told TMZ he was “so so happy” for his daughter, adding, “Just watching her journey with the pregnancy… she looked so beautiful pregnant.”
Benzino, who’s had a rocky relationship with Coi in the past, made it clear he’s ready to turn the page and be present for both her and the baby.
“She’s going to be an amazing mother,” he said. “I know the world is happy for her too. This baby is going to be in the limelight based on who her parents is. It’s gonna be interesting. This baby’s going to come out into this world a very famous baby.”
While the spotlight may be inevitable, Benzino said he plans to take a backseat and let the new parents lead.
“This generation’s parenting may be a little different, but it’s still going to be amazing,” he said. “I think they’ll both be great parents. The baby being as famous as it’s going to be, they’re gonna have to deal with that.”
He also joked about keeping the couple far from the reality TV path he once walked. “I’ll do everything in my power” to make sure they don’t end up on Love & Hip Hop, he said, laughing.
Despite years of public tension between him and Coi Leray, Benzino said their issues were typical of any father-daughter relationship.
“The things we went through made me sit back and reflect on my decisions and how I can be a better dad,” he said. “I want our relationship to be beautiful, and I want to be there for her and the baby. I’m really excited for her.”
Coi gave birth to Miyoco, a name that means “beautiful child” or “blessed descendant” in Japanese, earlier this month. She made the announcement on Saturday (June 16) via Instagram.
She posted a photo of her newborn clutching her finger. Two days later, she shared a glimpse into new motherhood on Twitter, writing, “Breastfeeding ain’t no joke” alongside a gif that read “IT HURTS!!!”
Breastfeeding ain’t no joke #pinksweatsuits pic.twitter.com/FpVEcHg5oc
— Coi (@coi_leray) June 17, 2025
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