Benny Blanco Defends Himself After Online Uproar Over Dirty Feet

Record producer Benny Blanco is no stranger to online scrutiny, and his latest viral moment proves that people notice every single detail. Photos of his dirty feet made the rounds on social media, sparking criticism over his hygiene.

Blanco is taking the time to defend himself and address the issue, explaining the reason why his feet were filthy.

On February 27, Blanco and Dave Burd a.k.a. Lil Dicky, were guests on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” to talk about their new podcast, “Friends Keep Secrets.” The conversation turned to the viral moment that originated from the pilot episode, wherein Blanco sat on a couch with dirty feet.

A screengrab of Blanco and his feet was shown on screen, and the producer quickly jumped in to defend himself. “Okay. First of all, it’s the facility’s fault, not mine,” he exclaimed. The “facility” he is referring to is Lil Dicky’s house, where they film the podcast.

Blanco then took off his shoe and sock, showing the audience his foot, which was clean, saying, “I have great feet.” He urged the cameraman to zoom in and inspect it.

“You should get an OnlyFans for that thing,” Kimmel jokingly added.

In the middle of the discussion about Blanco’s feet, Lil Dicky chimed in and explained that it was the first day of filming their podcast, and crew members were going in and out of his home to set up equipment. “On that day, it was dirty. You know how floors get,” the rapper noted.

Despite the explanation, users on social media said that Blanco should have washed his feet before appearing on camera. “It’s his podcast, but show some class,” one noted.

Another added, “Comfort is fine, but respect for shared spaces matters.”

Others noted another moment in the pilot episode, where Blanco farted into the microphone. “Who videos them farting and thinks ‘yep that makes great content to post online’,” one wrote. Another commented, “Gross, but on brand.”

The backlash over Blanco’s feet was immediate after the pilot episode of “Friends Keep Secrets” came out. As previously reported by The Blast, many users questioned Selena Gomez‘s decision to marry him. “You deserve better, Selena,” one user commented.

Many opined that Blanco has embarrassed Gomez in prior interviews, with one commenting, “He humiliates her every chance he gets.” Another user wrote, “She once said he spoils her and treats her well but honestly, that’s not everything. Appearance matters, and so does having a classy personality.”

Gomez didn’t address the controversy directly, instead choosing to post a video of herself giving Blanco a kiss, writing, “I fall more and more in love with you every day my love,” per The Blast.

In regard to “Friends Keep Secrets,” Blanco and Lil Dicky explain that it isn’t a podcast. Instead, they explain it as being a multimedia series. The two are also joined by Lil Dicky’s wife, Kristin Batalucco.

Lil Dicky said that when he hears the word “podcast,” his mind goes to people talking “in front of a microphone with headphones on.” Batalucco adds that in their multimedia show, they want themselves and their guests to be comfortable moving around and “letting their guard down” throughout the interview.

“If we do it right and everyone agrees with us, this will be the new standard of how these things are put out and shot,” Blanco explained to The Hollywood Reporter.