10 Questions With SUNSHINE BENZI [Q&A]


Photos by Deven Sukhdeo

Few artists leave a first impression like SUNSHINE BENZI did when "TRUMP THE BILL" took the world by storm in late 2025. Since then, she's been plotting her takeover and we've been bracing for impact. This year, she's released four iconic singles and made her Lollapalooza debut. The OneToWatch of the hip-hop genre is just getting started, so we caught up with her to capture a snapshot of this moment in history with 10 questions and a portrait session in Brooklyn: 

1. What's your holy trinity of rap albums?

The Pinkprint by Nicki Minaj, Broken Silence by Foxy Brown, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded by Nicki Minaj

2. Most surprising thing about going viral? 

How fast things move. My life changed overnight.

3. If your music were a candle, what would it smell like? 

Vanilla cashmere with notes of coconut and diva.

4. Dream artist to tour with? 

Beyoncé. 

5. What's the future of rap?

SUNSHINE BENZI. 

6. Give us a fashion hot take. 

I hate the jorts. Sorry!

7. What's inspiring you the most right now? 

The producers I’ve been recently working with like Tricky Stewart, Pooh Beatz, and Bangladesh. They’re such talented, creative minds that truly inspire my craft and song building.

8. What's next for SUNSHINE BENZI? 

Dropping the greatest mixtape of all time!

9. What's the most underrated thing you love about Chicago? 

The food! We have the best hidden gems all over the city.

10. Who are your OnesToWatch? 

Fatsmaxk, Judah Weston, Lexa Gates

Listen to SUNSHINE BENZI below: 

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