Jarren Benton Exclusive, Details What Really Happened Between Hopsin & Damien Ritter

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An Exclusive Interview with HipHopDX, Jarren Benton gives us the full details on why Hopsin departed from Funk Volume. Jarren talks about what is really like to work with Dame. What he saw between the two and what path he will choose to go when it comes to his own music. Check out the video and join the conversation.
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[@denisen7657]

Dame didn't have the right to say he didn't work hard......that was crossing the line. Once someone constantly disrespects you, it's time to part ways. I don't care how long you've been friends. That was some disrespectful shit!

[@benwilliams9527]

Its funny that dame said Hop doesn't work hard, when he LITERALLY put FV on lol that's like birdman saying Wayne doesn't work hard

[@silence6813]

I agree Dizzy warned Dame before the FV group did their meeting Dizzy told and warnedDame do not tell Hopsin does not work hard enough again, but he did it anyway. The way Dame said that was in a disrespectful way.

[@mycommentaccount6930]

DeniseN I know this was along time ago, but I still miss funk volume, dammit, it was special. Imo, I feel hop went to far, he’s known for that type of shit, I’m more like dizzy, if dame would say some shit I didn’t like I’d just talk to him about it, maybe even put him in his place! There grown ass men, if it was that serious I’m sure dame wouldn’t say it again...hop didn’t handle it well and tarnished the whole legacy! 😢

[@davidcrooks3985]

Ben Williams you got your comparison backwards

[@trevzzdadevz]

The thing is the others can't fully relate to Hopsin because they haven't worked as hard as he has to build FV to stage it was at. About 85% of the FV brand is because of Hopsin, which is why it gets to him so much. It's deeper for him.

[@thxwanderer]

+Trev K I agree. And I feel like as soon as Jarren's part came out, it's like oh Hop's lying. But do people still need to realize that he built up FV on his back? The name of the label is his own rap name. Like, come on now. He carried it endlessly and for Dame to all of a sudden start to disrespect him? It was the only sensible thing to do to leave. He may not have been the smartest person on the label, but he admitted that truthfully. He made mistakes and now he's moving on from it. End of story. And ILL MIND 8 sounds truthful, too truthful. You put the truth in a track and it'll show no matter who it is. I'm glad that Jarren had his opportunity to talk and I hope that everyone can just move on from this.

[@boomidctv6017]

well this is why dizzy was mad why give it all up over words

[@2000yearOldYogiAspirant]

Trev K The only reason it's 85% Hopsin is because Hopsin liked doing everything alone, and everything had to go through him.

[@speedygun198]

2 years ago, Jokerr calls Dame out for being greedy, Hopsin defends Dame. Now Hopsin calls out Dame for being greedy. See a pattern...

[@il100374]

+SpeedygunOne I put that shit on Twitter. Jokerr called it years ago.

[@Nukahwhat]

Jokerr is still a corny douche. Any of those face paint rappers (tech n9ne included)

[@coletrain411]

+Scottie Paterson nah tech's facepaint is a dedication to a dead homie. You're disrespectful and anything else you have to say is irrelevant. Disrespectful ignorance is still disrespect. God bless the deal. Fool.

[@SlackOffThaCharts]

+Scottie Paterson So ignorant lol, my music is dedicated to bashing fools like you, but have a nice day

[@dubalmighty]

+SlackOffThaCharts BRO NOBODY CARES OR KNOWS YOUR MUSIC!!

[@MrSammersELsoho]

Yo Jarren got every right to have his own brand he's one of the best spitters around.

[@madskaterzzz]

+Tin Tizzy tf no he don't

[@andrewwalden5135]

stfu

[@PerfectaRhyme]

FUNK VOLUME FOREVER. HOPSIN BUILT THAT LABEL.

[@FrostedRaps]

But it's not forever, it is time to move U.P.

[@WilliBernardinoTheRapper]

+FrostedRaps i see wat u did there lol Undercover Prodigy...

[@PerfectaRhyme]

Funk Volume just sounds better than U.P.

[@acmj8321]

fuck Funk Volume... Underground Prodigy all the way.

[@jordanramos591]

+Arnesto Johnson did yo ass just say underground?

[@jessevaillancourt7276]

No offence to the rest of the ex funk volume crew but Jarren is the sickest most creative and badass rapper on that team... And i went to shows to primarily see him and the whole show was just geared tword hop and dizzy and i was like dam best guy on there just gettin pushed aside and name all small on the signs and shit, super pumped for jarren doin his own thing and him putting out more insane bars

[@CONSCIOUSMINDED]

Jarren was funk volume for me.

[@9to5er]

+CONSCIOUS “COLLECTIVE” MIND damn right

[@smellycunt7058]

Lol

[@2550keele3]

+CONSCIOUS “COLLECTIVE” MIND me, personally? 1: Jarren Benton 2. Hopsin 3. Dizzy Wright 4. Swizz Swizz is great when he features on the track, but listening to his songs alone, his voice gets annoying

[@totalblur123]

+CONSCIOUS ‘COLLECTIVE’ MIND no.

[@queenkiki595]

Hopsin and swizZz is funkvolume for me.

[@EchoLives246]

Ill bet hopsin is kinda annoyed with himself for naming a song on Pound Syndrome "FV Til I Die"

[@ChaceBonanno]

+Matt Perrelli Hopsin's dead

[@TREVANDTHECREWgaming]

Hopsin's more alive than ever lol ILL mind 8 was just a small taste of what he is about to start giving his fans. Hopsin is not dead but funk volume is. Without Hopsin there can never be a FV

[@tylerdog3]

+TREV AND “Trevandthecrew” THE CREW Couldent be more wrong.

[@TREVANDTHECREWgaming]

+Pound Syndromee lol ok? Please explain to me how there could be a funk volume with no Hopsin? It's his shit lol he created it before even dame was in the picture. If your going to tell someone they are wrong.. Please hit the person with some facts or statements, you only saying I'm wrong and nothing else is just proving me more right.

[@tylerdog3]

Well you see, SwizZz was in it before hopsin was do derp.

[@writerb5001]

The fact that these dudes have so much love and respect for one another makes me sad that Funk Volume ended the way it did.

[@karls8586]

Increased respect twoards Jarren! Great interview.

[@il100374]

Stop sticking up for Dame! Jarren, he makes more money than you, and all he does is book shows...

[@Skutt1166]

il100374 all? Do you know how tough and complicated it can be booking shows?

[@artymunoz5060]

Steven Kutt no

[@67WSW]

Not at all lmao

[@darnit006]

First time I heard Hopsin, Jarren, and Dizzy on the same track, I honestly knew I couldn't choose a favorite. Some rappers make good duos, but these guys were a perfect fucking trio.

[@sayville_silver]

Hopsin may not have wanted to do meet and greets... but he did skate with fans, he called them for preordering his cd.. he goes out the way to make fans feel important.

[@geraci9]

never heard jarren in an interview before but he's real AF

[@xspoiledxbratx]

**Well said Jarren** PERFECT view on this whole situation

[@Craigster11]

Now we need to know what happen in dizzy side

[@GriDeQ]

+GzillaR34 Check his facebook thats the only and last time he's saying anything

[@Craigster11]

+DokuProHD Damm I don't have a face book

[@bmst8236]

+GzillaR34 he blamed the fans like a real good conscious rapper would do lol

[@hazzrokkuchiha4828]

"Young nigga with a flat top See the smoke then my back drop Niggas hating on the internet only cuz I can't run up in your house and lay your head in yo laptop" -Dizzy Wright

[@hiphopdx]

+GzillaR34 We talked to Dizzy first. Here's the interview: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWWromCkZbl2l9U

[@ayoonando4978]

Jarren Benton Schoolboy Q collab would be dope.

[@cloudair4154]

im more on hopsin's side.. he was right.. why would anyone want to do a meet and greet after every show, or everyday or whatever it was.. i'm not even an artist and i can tell that would get old quick- it just makes sense to give your artists a break.. and it also makes sense to give your artists a platform.. why isn't funk volume on late night tv performing a song? why aren't they getting in on award shows or ciphers? hopsin is right, dame wasn't doing enough.. the guy stayed at home and made $50,000 ... lol ... hopsin was right man, he made the right decision to leave

[@ThePokeTesla]

@Kenji Hyuga Tech N9ne is $225 now

[@kaywilliams8472]

You might wanna retake this comment back. Stans like you are the reason why Hopsin fans get clowned. Idc if this was 5 years ago

[@cloudair4154]

@@kaywilliams8472 u might want to get a life

[@WeekendWarriorsnScott]

Jarren was the realest in FV, was that ever at question?

[@ryankilgore638]

Truth.

[@lilcaesa]

nah never that

[@WeekendWarriorsnScott]

I'm not dissing the members of FV, I just think Jarren is the best. I didn't feel that way till hop blew up the FV drama. Nobody could avoid label bullshit, be a man about it.

[@denutelescope5888]

naa dizzy fersure

[@WeekendWarriorsnScott]

Dizzy is really nice, i like the stuff he did with logic including the xxl cypher. I just think hopsin is smarter than both of them, once he can control his emotions the game is his.

[@VincePaulBeats]

As a fan, the reason why it didn't seem like funk volume was popping was because of how humble and personable Hopsin is. Seeing Hopsin reach out to so many fans, making music in his bedroom, etc. all make it seem like he's not as big as he really is. Music was dope as fuck from jarren dizzy and hop tho no doubt. But being an independent also made it seem like funk volume was smaller than it was.

[@freelandroe1]

I think Jarren Benton's steeze would suit StrangeMusic

[@Akvillyon]

Jack bro hell yea

[@ReservoirPunk]

I'm with you Jarren, i was fucking with you before FV and I'll be fuckin with your music til the day one of us drop, no doubt!

[@harry11745]

slow motion volume 2 was amazing what a way to keep moving forward after FV died

[@RC62Scorch]

These dudes fucked up big time. Such a big opportunity straight down the drain

[@Juice420FYL]

jarren would kill it on strange music,i want more rittz snd jarren collabs

[@bmst8236]

+juice jackson good call

[@NSDominator]

Jarren's a real cool, professional dude. Never would've got that from his zany, off the wall rap style. Dude's alright.

[@kingadalou]

yeah he likes to have fun, and just go hamburgler

[@Tizlar7]

saying you fuck with someone, and fucking with someone are 2 different things go buy jarrens fuckin music, all of it if you can afford it he needs support to build his image, he got the skill he just needs the image

[@zuniga504]

we can all agree if you were hopsin and someone who you made rich tells you you dont work you do what he did

[@hazzrokkuchiha4828]

Hell Naw..speak for yourself... His decision had no thought of the fans and the dudes in the label with him.. He shoulda worked it out talked it out like a MAN... Instead social media was his comforter..That was a dub by itself... Pains me saying this because I was a huge FV fan...their music helped me in my depression.

[@smellycunt7058]

+Nolight Modarkness he tried talking it out and it didn't work.

[@hazzrokkuchiha4828]

Slow Balt Then why is Dizzy and Jarren who are like the 2 realest niggas in the squad saying that it coulda been resolved but the communication sucked?? Idk what happened just gotta go off KZbin interviews

[@smellycunt7058]

Nolight Modarkness idk to be honest with you. maybe hopsin is lying, maybe dizzy and jarren are lying. nobody really knows except for them. but you're right its hard to tell whos right just by interviews.

[@Jjjazzj4]

+Nolight Modarkness I feel you, but as the guy who started the whole vision, I wouldn't want Hopsin to stick with it just because his fans or fellow musicians are depending on him. He's an artist too, and when you sign on to another person's dream that's the risk you take.

[@GrimmshiOfficial]

This really gave me a different perspective of Jarren. Mad Respect. #R.I.PFV

[@TheMinneapolisMan]

Spoken like a true politician. Graceful and careful. Keep doing you Jarren

[@PriceAintRight]

I appreciate this interview. Jarren is thorough. Very thorough.

[@sasukekyuubi]

Is there a second part coming?

[@hiphopdx]

+Adrian Esquivel yes!!! Stay Tuned

[@trippyberzerk9748]

+HipHopDX aight cool

[@dilloncorbett6570]

+HipHopDX where tha fuck is the second part man

[@blackmamba9254]

Jarren a cool dude I fuck wit his music it's a good balance of real shit and turn up music . I'm gonna continue to support whatever he does

[@mcmattattak]

Jarren was always my favorite on FV.

[@oblambo]

Everybody made sense but I think Jarren made the most sense. This situation could've been fixed. 2 dudes that didn't even meet face to face when this argument took place smh. This was YOUR label Hop. And you just walked away from it. It's like walking away from a child because you and the mother don't get along. You can't do that. I'll continue to support all of them. It just won't feel the same.

[@raidenstatic9275]

nice pictures in the background tho those are dope

[@FearlessOrb]

That's what I like about Jarren, handles himself like the grown ass man that he was.

[@FearlessOrb]

is*

[@tman229]

Still on Hopsin with this one so far. Even though Jarren tried to smooth the story and remove important details, it shows that what Hopsin was saying was pretty accurate. Hopsin never said that the new management talk was ever on any "fuck Dame" shit and I don't understand why Jarren felt the need to try and correct it. Also on Dame's "you don't work hard" comment..... no matter how he may have mean't it, I don't feel a comment should come from the one who allegedly works less and acts bitter because someone wants to get new management which was what led to that scenario in the first place.

[@oregonvibez]

*Current Day* 2023 Jarren Benton is shining bright AF with those Bully Freestyles Kato is so big now hes probably better known as the #1 beat producer on tiktok

[@benja303]

Trent Clarke I appreciate the effort you put into asking the right questions.

[@PrFxLiamcuzz]

their three styles all worked so well together hopsin had the image, jarren was the brass knuckle bully and dizzy was the chill, but it over now hopefully they still make colabs together

[@almightysosabatman7820]

Jarren says he should of slept on it and cool it off So let Dame another chance when in ill mind 8 hopsin clearly says this isn't the first time and that he dealt with that situation on the daily Even if it wasn't literally on the daily, he still went through it several times and then he got mad I really think Hopsin was patient, I mean Hopsin says that Dame puts all the blame on him and says he has a fucking disorder when clearly to my that's disrespecting a person

[@nikeboy3211]

now we need to hear swizzz and hoppa's opinion

[@Steve01ification]

+nikeboy3211 Hoppa won't say shit SwizZz won't talk bad bout his brother

[@smellycunt7058]

who cares about Hoppa

[@EmIsGodOfRap]

+Slow Balt Me, dopefucking producer and DJ he got all the respect in the world Hoppa's awsome

[@jmora44ify]

+Slow Balt the nigga that gives dizzy those hot ass beats... Nigga stfu

[@smellycunt7058]

jmora44ify hoppa hasnt produced for dizzy in a while homie

[@deletedaccount655]

I respect the hell out of Jarren

[@ShelJones]

Spoken like a businessman. Puts the whole controversy in perspective.

[@russell9117]

Jarren you do what you gotta do man, just keep making more music and never change. I'm a fan for life!! Freebasing with Jarren Benton!!!

[@Akvillyon]

Here in 2020 ! Rip funk volume (the name) music lives forever 🔥

[@dominiquecoleman1687]

Now out of all of the crew I didn't expect Jarren to be the most sensible out of all of them.

[@christopherrodriguez9514]

Hes 34 and acts his age, ud think hop was 23 from the way he acts

[@dominiquecoleman1687]

+Christopher Rodriguez He is very emotional, which is good and bad.

[@xxprometheun1550]

+Christopher Rodriguez how would u feel if u created a huge group and u started everything then this guy is taking ur money and ruining what u started u would be pissed to right

[@adamnichols2762]

Y'all all got success from Funk Volume, if anything at all. Stay blissful and remain grateful and all will stay progressing. Good shit.

[@briangater5604]

yes, time for jarren to shine

[@ndabalraph603]

We got you bruh!!

[@BlurredCulture]

Dope!

[@RyanMatson]

I will always support them all, together or apart.

[@TheTinyTimmyTimTim]

Jarrens being really nice to not burn any bridges. In no way should the manager of a tour make more money than one of the artists on it. That's flat out bullshit. I'm glad hop said something, because it only gets worse from there. Hop didn't need to network. He was the biggest name on the label. He had his own way of marketing and it worked, hence his popularity. He's done plenty of interviews. Look at king los. King los is the best MC out right now, but interviews didn't kick start his career. Hopsin did something right.

[@TheTinyTimmyTimTim]

LC-King Beats I don't know about that. They were selling funk volume merchandise on the tour, and Dame also set it up because he's their manager as well as label owner

[@chalkerrulez]

+TheTinyTimmyTimTim Jarren has nothing bad to say, and Dizzy has nothing but good things to say and still has Dame as his manager. Seems like you're just too in denial to accept that Hopsin is a liar.

[@Kryptolistic]

+chalkerrulez Why would Hopsin lie? it's stupidt to even think so. Lmao Hopsin simply got tired of Dame he left his OWN fucking label just to get away from that greedy shit Damien. And Swizz is a fucking pothead that's all he represents smoking weed since when is smoking weed "OMG He's a genius" kinda thing all weed smokers are low ass fuck, they are so relaxed they live in a "comfort zone" he probably doesn't care he just want to "roll" with things not change anything I don't see any effort from that fella Swizz

[@jjohnson4055]

+chalkerrulez Doesnt matter,with out Hop theyre ALL garbage!

[@eliandro9483]

Jarren Respect nigga! RIP Slomo🙏

[@M00N7UNE]

wow Jarren i apreciate you left FV. KEEP ON!!

[@bulls2835]

I Need To See Part 2 Jarren Speaking His Half Of What Happened In FV He Explains It Better

[@LexaTerrestrialx]

I had no idea Jarren Benton was repping funk volume when first discovered him... I felt like he was In his own lane but then once I did find out about Funk volume and seen how they worked... I understood where he's Coming from...

[@jhontalwashington2304]

I heard the Damien & Hopsin interviews and I'm not even gonna comment on the Funk Volume situation only because after watching this interview I'm convinced Jarren is in the wrong profession he needs to get into politics cause hes one of those people that when he talks you not only understand exactly what hes talking about but its also all completely believable and relatable.

[@claytonlawrence7819]

Jhontal Washington don’t be ridiculous he wouldn’t be dropping dope ass shit if he did that

[@astro11223]

What was the name of the song in the end

[@LeaderofShadowz]

mad respect

[@nctrnlmjsty798]

mad respect after watching this. real dude you can tell by how he talks

[@UndeadRocks98]

Where did they get those pictures on the wall. They look sweet.

[@MindlessStudios]

I loved funk volume! And my favorites of the crew are hopsin and Jarren Benton so no matter what y'all do I'll be reppin that shit

[@doseferatu]

Jarren, read through the youtube comments on any music video or cypher you're in, whether it's a feature or your own shit.....you definitely got a following. shit, you're my favorite artist out of FV. Distance yourself and do what you gotta do: rise to the top. But keep that shit passionate and aggressive and real.

[@trillchase9202]

I wanna hear siwizzz's opinion on this whole funk volume thing

[@lxo2442]

Hopsin was upset because Dame took advantage. Like Jarren said, Funk Volume was Hopsin.

[@Jay-oj7im]

My Grandma's Basement, autographed album hasn't left my car stereo for YEARS!

[@Jay-oj7im]

Almost 3 years now bro, 100% I love that album, my first 12" blew from me bumping the last track "My Grandma's Basement"., lmao!

[@Dawich77]

Anyone know the artist of the works behind Jarren? Way too dope, gotta get a print!

[@shredhed7719]

His side: Hopsin Her side: Dame

[@atryan1125]

Fuck it. There are only two options - 1. You're with Hopsin 2.You're with Damien

[@justusmartin2574]

I love how level headed he is, dudes a boss and eith the right marketing he'll be on top

[@joseiglesia2033]

Where can i get that 2PAC picture And ice cube Snoop dogg Biggie small

[@EpicGams]

+Jose Iglesia following

[@avacadogucamole]

yo Benton you will prosper, your a dope ass lyricist! congratulations on your new endeavors!

[@denisen7657]

Unrelated.....I love the pictures on the wall.

[@turbonbc]

Both Jarren/Hop and Dizzy can all be solo, There that good just on their own.

[@amberrose111]

I totally understand where he's coming from.

[@sethshaffer1196]

jarren and hopsin are the best on the label

[@TheRabbit223]

what was the song at the end called?

[@johnringolll4517]

Thanks Jarren!

[@OECEntertainment]

Whens the rest of the parts coming out?

[@savagenthatreez]

is hop gonna be on here

[@hiphopdx]

+HG SaVaGe (GAMING) Yep.

[@savagenthatreez]

thanks

[@jnastee13]

+HipHopDX shout out to hop man... soundcloud.com/jpessomusic/pound-yndrome-remix

[@OECEntertainment]

+HipHopDX How long till the rest of the parts come out, this says part 1

[@hiphopdx]

+OECEntertainment part 2 is out right now! let us know what you think

[@firstpersonstupidity]

hop said dame kicked jarren to the curb, which was the main reason I agreed with hop, but this interview set a lot of shit straight

[@DahknessDondre]

I think Hop meant that he didn't publicly still support and share Jarren's music, which is kind of ironic because the day after ILL Mind 8 came out he shared Jarren's new song

[@spittzwell]

+Firstpersonstupidity hop never said that you fuck

[@DahknessDondre]

+spittzwell TBG he actually did I'm an interview, I believe with HardKnockTV (which is 3 parts) or Power106.

[@firstpersonstupidity]

+spittzwell TBG yes he did, I think it was on breakfast club, but I'm not entirely sure

[@spittzwell]

it was hardknock and he said "dame dont give a fuck about jarren" not that he kicked him to the curb so get ya facts skraight B

[@Lor00D]

Jarren has always been the most honest, real and the smartest. Especially when it comes to being person. JArrEn B-k-B-k BeNtOn!

[@jordanpresnell4697]

they are all extremely intelligent and very modest

[@RassionellMaddman]

+Jordan Presnell Dizzy Wright is not intelligent.

[@Lor00D]

***** In what sense? coz I know he sure as hell isn't as stupid as most people Ive met. The whole crew is awesome but just like every human they have something that someone doesn't like.

[@Lor00D]

Jordan Presnell I don't think they are modest, I think they know exactly who/what they are but they can see through fakeness and hollywood so its hard for them to become mainstream like they dream about. I don't think its modest, I think they are hungry for more.

[@lawz101]

The Main REASON I fucked with FV is because of the diversity it had as a crew. Hes right about the TDE and PRO ERA comparison as well. Funk Volume's branding was starting to spoil instead excel like some of it's competitors. But I feel like all of these artist still have a future in Hip Hop as long as they so choose to be there for it

[@hydromexicano]

Dopeist one of all of funk volume!

[@TheLuw1997]

I wish he went over to Hopsin's side. He still has the potential to bring out a classic album and under him it would've been more likely. None of them have the reach the Hopsin does and the views show that. Even Dizzy is struggling. They should've all trusted Hopsin on this after everything he's been through and done.

[@allthehardtimes]

I loved it when these guys were together they had a perfect group swizz dizzy jarren and hop and now its fucking gone

[@wordsbyniall]

Where's Part 2?

[@leeki534]

Jarren is a smart man. Damn, respect.

[@TabsT-vy5jy]

Basically said what hopsin said. Even though he sticking up for Dame.

[@TheMaximumj]

if u wanna know 'what really happened' between hopsin and dame... listen to hopsin and dame. seems everybody wants to play a role in somebody elses drama these days SMH

[@lsdxm]

Jarren makes some very good points here.

[@korecomputers]

Jarren sharp and respectful.

[@InsanelyQuixotic1]

Damien Ritter disliked this video

[@LIP206]

dude Jarren if you reading this fuck yes with everything you said build your brand I think you go way harder then most these rappers out bet u theres a spot in strange music they had mursday what about Bentonday lol I will always support lets start seeing this new page come do a show in Seattle

[@CraigHarrisWakka]

FV had a roster and had room to add more, Dame should have added some staff and helped build up bigger than they were.

[@aljr357]

I personally don't think Dame was trying to rip anyone off. I think Hopsin's problem was he thought he was the person who should make all the money and didn't realize how much work Dame actually does or did behind the scenes.

[@TheChocolajeable]

But now jarren and hopsin have a song together Again, 2 years after this happened

[@triplea4440]

You guys should invite hopsin and dizzy to know like the hole thing please

[@hiphopdx]

+Triple A Talked to Dizzy already. Hop up next. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWWromCkZbl2l9U