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Westside Gunn Starts His Own Professional Wrestling Promotion “4th Rope”

Buffalo, New York emcee, songwriter, entrepreneur, curator Griselda Records founder Westside Gunn is fulfilling a lifelong dream with his newest venture into professional wrestling by announcing the launch of his wrestling promotion 4th Rope. His passion for blending art, fashion, music, and pro wrestling is set to reach new heights celebrating this milestone at Heels Have Eyes III in Chicago at the UIC Forum. This event promises an electrifying fusion of live performances, pro wrestling matches, and cultural experiences. Following the success of previous couple Heels Have Eyes shows in Philadelphia & Cleveland, tonight’s Chicago edition will feature performances by legendary Griselda artists, Pete Rock, DJ Premier & more as well as special guest DJs & wrestlers. The event’s wrestling lineup will include major talents from TNA Wrestling such as their former Knockout World Champion Jordynn Grace, former TNA World Champion Moose, NXT superstar Joe Hendry fresh off his match against the current TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth & lastly former TNA Digital Media Champion AJ Francis. Westside Gunn is eager to continue making history with 4th Rope by stating “We’re gonna make this SPECIAL! I want to have fun, I want to continue to be innovative & I wanna make history.” As Saucony’s new partner & fresh off his 8th LP Still Praying alongside a new EP serving as the 11th installment of his infamous Hitler Wears Hermes mixtape series, the Griselda founder continues pushing boundaries by curating a one-of-a-kind cultural & sporting experience for fans. It should be further noted that West appointing アイアンマンヘビーメタル級王座, the inaugural IWGPインターコンチネンタル王座, former 2-time WWE United States Champion & WWE Tag Team Champion MVP currently in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) as the co-leader & manager of The Hurt Syndicate as 4th Rope’s Commissioner.

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Westside Gunn is “Still Praying” (Album Review)

Here we have the 8th studio LP from Buffalo, New York emcee, songwriter, entrepreneur & curator Westside Gunn. Proving his legend status & that he’s to be a force to be reckoned with all in nearly a decade whether it be running one of the hottest hip hop labels in recent memory to his first 2 full-lengths FLYGOD & Supreme Blientele. He just put out the 11th installment of his infamous Halloween mixtape series Hitler Wears Hermes yesterday & is now following up And Then You Pray for Me with Still Praying.

After the “Waly Fay” intro & the “Justin Roberts” skit, the first song “Beef Bar” produced by Denny LaFlare & Statik Selektah is a lavish boom bap opener welcoming everyone to the lifestyles of the rich & famous whereas “Max Caster” named after the former AEW World Tag Team Champion & AEW World Trios Champion dustily worries about the almighty dollar. “Dr. Britt Baker” featuring Brother Tom Sos named after the former AEW Women’s World Champion keeps it in the basement thanks to DJ Muggs introducing y’all to the dentist who gave them multi-million dollar smiles & “I Know Verdy” maintains a boom bap edge refusing to show pity.

“Speedy 40” hopped over this slow, morbid instrumental from long-time Griselda in-house producer Daringer talking about being too greedy while the cutthroat “Duran Duran” that JR Swiftz laced explaining that living godly is all part of the plan. “Runway Pieces at the Last Supper” works in a mellow backdrop mixed with kicks & snares reflecting on the war, they used to have but after the “Bike Air” interlude, “Free Shots” by Hall ‘N Nash pays homage to incarcerated Drumwork Music Group artist Shots over a Conductor Williams beat.

The title track featuring Benny the ButcherBoldy JamesConway the Machine & Stove God Cook$ pushes towards the final moments of Still Praying with this insane 7-minute Griselda posse cut while the song “Underground King” featuring Rome Streetz returns to the boom bap talking about how both of them are the greatest of all shit talkers. “LeSalle Station” properly finishes the album by reflecting on all the people that he’s lost back to back.

Coming off the most personal project that West has ever made Hitler Wears Hermes XI only 24 hours ago, he’s continuing the hot streak with a follow-up to And Then You Pray for Me that I think people are gonna like a lot more than the predecessor. The production is rooted in the traditional boom bap sound Griselda is known for in contrast to the trap heavy influences of last time & the guests all maintain his level on the mic.

Score: 8/10

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Westside Gunn Releases New Album ‘Still Praying’

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Fans have come to expect a FLYGOD release every October, you can set your watch by it.  Yet, every October Westside Gunn still manages to deliver the expected-in an unexpected way. 

After the release of 11 (the art piece, before the art piece) on Halloween, Westside Gunn has now released Still Praying (the highly-anticipated follow-up to And Then You Pray For Me); which features guest appearances from the greatest sh*t-talker of all time, DJ Drama (AKA Drop Cena), Benny The Butcher, Conway The Machine, Boldy James, Stove God Cooks, Rome Streetz and production from Conductor Williams and Daringer among others. 

With DJ Drama as narrator, Still Praying is everything you want and more from a new FLYGOD drop.  Still Praying sounds like fresh money and opulence, with Gunn describing wearing “thousand dollar swim trunks, can’t even swim” on “Dr. Britt Baker,” while acknowledging he has FLYGOD problems; which consist of “being fly as LaGuardia,”  eating so much lobster it feels greedy, and falling asleep and waking up in the Penthouse suite of the Waldorf spooning a sawed-off shotgun.  In other words, just a day in the life of the FLYGOD. 

“If it ain’t Griselda it don’t mean nothing.”  Still Praying brings Griselda back together in a major way.  On “Free Shots” featuring Conway The Machine, DJ Drama recommends “blinking twice if you’re in danger” on what feels like a new and improved Hall & Nash track.  On the album’s epic title track, Gunn reunites GXFR to spin the block for a rap stars x drug mixer, that finds Conway dropping dimes like a Brady spiral, Stove God invoking Virgil’s spirit, and Benny detailing declining a sit-down with Trump on the eve of the Presidential election. 

“Some paintings are masterpieces, and this just happens to be one “Westside Gunn confidently asserts.  “I wanted to show everybody not only am I the best curator; but I can also rap my ass off.” 

Westside Gunn puts an exclamation point on the week, and shifts into 4th Rope mode on 11.2.24, as his now official wrestling promotion initiative makes history and takes over Chicago for the Heels Have Eyes 3 entertainment extravaganza.  Heels Have Eyes merges all of Gunn’s loves (4th Rope highlights Gunn’s love of wrestling through the lens of art, fashion and music) and the third installment promises to be the best rendition yet.  Which includes a Steel Praying steel cage match, Joe Hendry vs. AJ Francis, Moose vs. ZILLA FATU for the 4th Rope heavyweight championship belt which will be awarded by Westside Gunn and new 4th Rope commissioner, the legend MVP.  On the musical performance side, FLYGOD has brought in iconic artists DJ Premier and Pete Rock, as well as Statik Selektah, Rome Streetz, Daringer, and other still-not-announced special guests.  Heels Have Eyes 3 promises to be an unforgettable evening of entertainment. 

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Westside Gunn Recruits Denny LaFlare for “Hitler Wears Hermes XI” (EP Review)

Buffalo, New York emcee, songwriter, entrepreneur & curator Westside Gunn restarting the Hitler Wears Hermes series with his 6th EP. Proving his legend status & that he’s to be a force to be reckoned with all in nearly a decade whether it be running one of the hottest hip hop labels in recent memory to his first 2 full-lengths FLYGOD & Supreme Blientele. Last we heard from West was And Then You Pray for Me which as a trap-heavy sequel to Pray for Paris, but is dropping Hitler 11 on Halloween & in 24 hours’ notice of Still Praying.

After the “Stone” intro, the first song “Big Dump Ballad” is a soulful opener produced by Denny LaFlare talking about being the King of New York whereas “Unkle Howdy” named after former NXT Champion, WWE World Tag Team Champion & now The Wyatt Sick6 leader Bo Dallas works in a rich piano instrumental pondering tongue-kissing Madonna since the dope so good. “Cain Tejada” takes the boom bap route likening himself to a monster & “Paulin Paulin Paulin” brings the soul flare back turning 1 to 3 through the luck of the pot.

Hitler Wears Hermes X was a great place to finish the saga since it since it came out around the same timeframe as Kanye West’s infamous antisemitic meltdown, but we still got an enjoyable 15 minute listen with Hitler Wears Hermes XI. Denny LaFlare gets to shine more behind the boards since he’s most underrated member of The Heartbreakers & the FLYGOD calls to let Sly Green home without any guests.

Score: 8/10

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Westside Gunn Carries On Halloween Tradition With New Project ’11’

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Fans have come to expect a FLYGOD release every October, you can set your watch by it.  Yet, every October Westside Gunn still manages to deliver the expected-in an unexpected way. 

You know what time it is!  Just like Jay-Z held you down in the summer, Westside Gunn always holds you down on Halloween.  It’s a tradition.  It’s culture.  And you know the FLYGOD is culture. 

A few weeks after the influential multi-hyphenate, added yet another hyphen to his name, with the announcement of his collaboration with Saucony, if its #HoodieSZN on the East Coast, you know the FLYGOD will carry on tradition for the culture.  And what’s better than one new Westside Gunn project? How about, two!

As has become a fan-favorite/expectation on Halloween, Westside Gunn has released, 11, which is produced in its entirety by Denny Laflare and features Gunn in his bag with no guest appearances.

Consider 11, the art piece, before the art piece, because at midnight EST on 11.1.24, FLYGOD will also release Still Praying (the highly-anticipated follow-up to And Then You Pray For Me); which features guest appearances from Benny The Butcher, Conway The Machine, Boldy James, Stove God Cooks, Rome Streetz and production from Conductor Williams and Daringer among others. 

11 is the most personal project I ever made, it’s dedicated to my brother who was killed in April, but narrated by my brother who has life in prison fighting to come home” Gunn explains.  “This is the reality for Westside Gunn

Westside Gunn then puts an exclamation point on the week, and shifts into 4th Rope mode on 11.2.24, as his now official wrestling promotion initiative makes history and takes over Chicago for the Heels Have Eyes 3 entertainment extravaganza.  Heels Have Eyes merges all of Gunn’s loves (4th Rope highlights Gunn’s love of wrestling through the lens of art, fashion and music) and the third installment promises to be the best rendition yet.  Which includes a Steel Praying steel cage match, Joe Hendry vs. AJ Francis, Moose vs. ZILLA FATU for the 4th Rope heavyweight championship belt which will be awarded by Westside Gunn and new 4th Rope commissioner, the legend MVP.  On the musical performance side, FLYGOD has brought in iconic artists DJ Premier and Pete Rock, as well as Statik Selektah, Rome Streetz, Daringer, and other still-not-announced special guests.  Heels Have Eyes 3 promises to be an unforgettable evening of entertainment.

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Westside Gunn Reveals Tracklist for ‘Still Praying’ Album

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Westside Gunn is giving more details of the upcoming Still Praying album. The album will drop this Friday, Nov. 1, and feature DJ Drama, Statik Selektah, Conway the Machine, Benny the Butcher, Daringer, and more.

You can see the tracklist below.

In related news, Westside Gunn is fulfilling a lifelong dream with his newest venture into professional wrestling. Announcing the launch of his wrestling company, 4TH ROPE, Gunn’s passion for blending art, fashion, music, and pro wrestling is set to reach new heights.

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On Saturday, November 2, Gunn will celebrate this milestone at Heels Have Eyes III in Chicago at the UIC Forum. This event promises an electrifying fusion of live performances, pro wrestling matches, and cultural experiences. Following the success of previous Heels Have Eyes shows in Philadelphia and Cleveland, this Chicago edition will feature performances by legendary Griselda artists, Pete Rock, DJ Premier, and more, as well as special guest DJs and wrestlers.

The event’s wrestling lineup will include major talents from TNA Wrestling, such as Female Knockout World Champion Jordynn Grace, Moose, Joe Hendry, and AJ Francis. Gunn is eager to make history with 4TH ROPE, stating, “We’re gonna make this SPECIAL… I want to have fun, I want to continue to be innovative & I wanna make history.”

As Saucony’s new partner and his upcoming album Still Praying on the horizon, Westside Gunn continues pushing boundaries, curating a one-of-a-kind cultural and sporting experience for fans.

Covert Operations powers the event with sponsors in TNA Wrestling Tucker Ventures, Paper Planes, and Purple Brand.

Tickets are available here.

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Westside Gunn Launches Pro-Wrestling Company, 4TH ROPE, with Heels Have Eyes III Event in Chicago

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Multi-faceted creative and Griselda Records founder Westside Gunn is fulfilling a lifelong dream with his newest venture into professional wrestling. Announcing the launch of his wrestling company, 4TH ROPE, Gunn’s passion for blending art, fashion, music, and pro wrestling is set to reach new heights.

On Saturday, November 2, Gunn will celebrate this milestone at Heels Have Eyes III in Chicago at the UIC Forum. This sold-out event promises an electrifying fusion of live performances, pro wrestling matches, and cultural experiences. Following the success of previous Heels Have Eyes shows in Philadelphia and Cleveland, this Chicago edition will feature performances by legendary Griselda artists, Pete Rock, DJ Premier, and more, as well as special guest DJs and wrestlers.

The event’s wrestling lineup will include major talents from TNA Wrestling, such as Female Knockout World Champion Jordynn Grace, Moose, Joe Hendry, and AJ Francis. Gunn is eager to make history with 4TH ROPE, stating, “We’re gonna make this SPECIAL… I want to have fun, I want to continue to be innovative & I wanna make history.”

As Saucony’s new partner and his upcoming album Still Praying on the horizon, Westside Gunn continues pushing boundaries, curating a one-of-a-kind cultural and sporting experience for fans.

Covert Operations powers the event with sponsors in TNA Wrestling Tucker Ventures, Paper Planes, and Purple Brand.

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Westside Gunn Says His Next Album is Complete: ‘I Think I’m Focused More Than Ever’

Westside Gunn Says He Will Wrap His Rap Career At the End of 2023

Westside Gunn is giving an update to fans on his life lately. One of the reveals was the status of his forhtocming album, which he says is done.

“I’m done with my new Album, physically as u can see I’m looking better than ever, mentally I think I’m focused more than I’ve ever been and since I lost Bro I look at life totally diff but even more than ever before it’s … F*CK THESE NI$$As LORD!!!,” Gunn Wrote.

You can see the full message below.

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[WATCH] Westside Gunn Tells Apple Music About New Album ‘And Then You Pray For Me’

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Westside Gunn joins Zane Lowe in studio on Apple Music 1 to discuss his new album ‘And Then You Pray For Me’, elevating and spreading positivity, why the story of Griselda is one of the greatest stories in hip hop, the legacy of Virgil Abloh, what he loves about Rick Ross, food and film ventures, “KITCHEN LIGHTS”, and more. 

In the interview, Gunn speaks very candidly about the new project, saying, “It’s a history lesson. It’s just different energy right now with me, man. You see, I’m glowing right now. It’s just where I’m at in life, you know what I’m saying? I made this whole album overseas, so it was just like… Just country hop and just energy. That’s why it just sounds like that. That’s staying at Bulgari. That’s staying at the Ritz. That’s staying at the Waldorf, that’s staying at the Four Seasons… it was all intentional. You know what I mean? It was all by design.” 

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Westside Gunn Delivers New Album ‘And Then You Pray For Me’

Westside Gunn Delivers New Album 'And Then You Pray For Me'

Westside Gunn has unveiled his much-anticipated album, And Then You Pray For Me, available through EMPIRE/ Griselda Records.

This exceptional album features an impressive lineup of legendary contributors, including RZA, Rick Ross, Jeezy, Conway The Machine, Benny The Butcher, J.I.D., DJ Drama, Giggs, Ty Dolla $ign, Denzel Curry, Stove God Cooks, Tay Keith, Boldy James, EST Gee, Rome Streetz, Daringer, Conductor Williams, Beat Butcha, and more.

In a heartfelt tribute to the late Virgil Abloh, Westside Gunn’s close friend, the renowned Off-White creative designed the artwork for And Then You Pray For Me. Abloh’s innovative and boundary-pushing designs also graced the cover of Westside Gunn’s “Pray For Paris.” This collaboration underscores their enduring friendship and creative synergy.

“I have Virgil Abloh doing my artwork and who left on earth can say that,” Westside Gunn says.  “I cannot disrespect his legacy, he’s immortal and I feel this is his way of blessing me; even though he’s not here in the physical.” 

For And Then You Pray For Me Westside Gunn adopted a unique approach by recording most of the album overseas, immersing himself in inspiring environments in Paris, Athens, London, and Denmark. This international journey allowed him to focus on his music, nurture his creativity, enhance his fashion design skills, and prioritize his mental well-being. By disconnecting from social media’s negative energy, Westside Gunn crafted a deeply personal and authentic album that resonates with listeners.

“I’ve been living a healthy, sucka-free life, and it’s given me a new energy,” Gunn details.  “I feel better than I ever have; stronger and smarter.  I’m the best curator in the game right now and that’s said by the who’s who—not me.  GOD is the greatest.  I love ya’ll.” 

You can hear the album below.

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