Westside Gunn: The Art of Griselda, Grit & Greatness

Westside Gunn: Music, Style, and the Griselda Legacy

Westside Gunn, born Alvin Lamar Worthy, is more than just a rapper. He’s a curator, visionary, and founder of one of the most influential underground hip-hop movements in decades: Griselda Records. Hailing from Buffalo, New York, Gunn turned his city into a new epicenter of gritty, boom-bap revivalism, and he did it with an eye for detail, high fashion, and elite lyricism.

A Rough Start, A Ruthless Grind

Gunn’s journey wasn’t smooth. After spending time in prison and navigating street life, he channeled his energy into music. In 2012, he launched Griselda Records, named after the infamous drug lord Griselda Blanco, and slowly built a cult-like following with his brother Conway the Machine and cousin Benny the Butcher.

 

Albums That Hit Hard

Westside Gunn's discography is rich and expansive. Some of his most celebrated works include:

• Flygod (2016) — The cult classic that introduced Gunn’s artful blend of street tales and avant-garde taste.

• Supreme Blientele (2018) — A lyrical powerhouse featuring production from Daringer, The Alchemist, and Pete Rock.

• Pray for Paris (2020) — Inspired by a trip to Paris Fashion Week, this album balances luxury with the raw.

• Who Made the Sunshine (2020) — His major-label debut under Shady Records.

• 10 (2022) — The final installment in his "Hitler Wears Hermes" mixtape series.

Who He’s Worked With

Westside Gunn has collaborated with a jaw-dropping list of elite rappers and producers:

• Nas

• Jay-Z (co-signed, not yet a track)

• Jadakiss

• Freddie Gibbs

• MF DOOM

• Joey Bada$$

• Anderson .Paak

• The Alchemist

• Madlib

• Tyler, the Creator (who designed the cover of "Pray for Paris")

He also works closely with fashion designers and artists like Virgil Abloh, further cementing his position as a culture shifter.

What’s Next

Gunn has hinted that he may be stepping back from rapping, but he’s far from done. He’s focused on executive production, film, and expanding the Griselda brand. His rumored projects include:

• A joint album with The Alchemist

• More music from the Hall & Nash duo (Gunn + Conway)

• Art exhibitions and fashion collabs under his FLYGOD label

Final Word

Westside Gunn isn't just making music—he's making statements. Whether he’s rapping about Rolexes and Pyrex or curating runway-ready album rollouts, he’s redefining what hip-hop can look, sound, and feel like in 2025 and beyond.

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