Westside Gunn
Alvin Lamar Worthy
Westside Gunn is an American rapper from Buffalo, New York active since 2012.
- Profession
- Rapper, Record executive, Songwriter
- Born
- July 27, 1982
- Years active
- 2012–present
Early life
A Buffalo, New York native, Alvin Worthy founded the Griselda label with his brother Conway the Machine, fusing gritty street rhymes with high-fashion and art-world sensibility.
Career
His "Pray for Paris" and "Supreme Blientele" albums earned acclaim, and he built Griselda into one of the most respected independent rap brands of the 2010s.
Major achievements
He revived dusty, luxury-tinged boom-bap and built an influential label and aesthetic.
Legacy
Westside Gunn is the curator and visionary behind Griselda's acclaimed revival of gritty East Coast rap.
References
Frequently asked questions about Westside Gunn
- What is Westside Gunn known for?
- Westside Gunn is an American rapper from Buffalo, New York active since 2012. Westside Gunn is recognized as a rapper, record executive, and songwriter.
- Where is Westside Gunn from?
- Westside Gunn is from Buffalo, New York.
- When was Westside Gunn born?
- Westside Gunn was born on July 27, 1982, in Buffalo, New York.
- What kind of music does Westside Gunn make?
- Westside Gunn's music spans Hip-hop, East Coast hip-hop, and Boom bap.
- Is Westside Gunn still active?
- Yes — Westside Gunn has been active since 2012 and continues to work today.
- What record labels has Westside Gunn been associated with?
- Westside Gunn has been associated with Griselda and Shady.
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