Westside Gunn Talks to Me

A conversation with the Buffalo rapper and Griselda Records co-founder.
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His new album 10 is out now: music.empi.re/10westsidegunn
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[@Bpinator]

Discovering the Griselda movement was such a breath of fresh air for me, the most fun I’ve had listening to music in a long long time. Much love and respect to West and Melon.

[@TheOne8017]

I feel the same. They saved rap for me.

[@karimd88]

Yea that’s exactly what it is. They made hip hop fun and just thrive in excellency again❤️🙏🏽

[@mr.dinglebop987]

Same

[@B3AROTAN]

Woooo, fw Buffalo!

[@karimd88]

@@Curling_Rack corny

[@wakkawakkagaming3710]

"Album of the year, which...shit I agree" I love this man 😂

[@SuperOrangebird]

Timestamp? Sorry I'm lazy.

[@thefilmseeker]

@@SuperOrangebird literally a minute into the video…

[@SuperOrangebird]

@@thefilmseeker Yeah just found it now, haha. Thanks anyway.

[@ttarkus]

@@thefilmseeker literally more than a minute..

[@bennyjames7806]

@@SuperOrangebird sort your life out.

[@BobbyZombie14]

He skipped wrestling for you Anthony. That's a huge sign of respect from Westside Gunn lol

[@planetzoot7410]

“Skip the Grammys two years straight to watch wrestling”

[@fed_mat4351]

@@planetzoot7410 so grammys

[@sanderabell]

the flygod and the melon are two faces id never have expected to see together in an interview. mad props to you fantano and congrats

[@Ryan-nt1dy]

Melon interviewed West's brother, Conway and has reviewed multiple West records. Not really a surprise...

[@JohnnyWooski]

@@Ryan-nt1dy but west doesn’t talk to just anybody tho, the fact that melon got him to stop watching wrestling bro😂 speaks volumes

[@Ryan-nt1dy]

@@JohnnyWooski this is also facts 😂

[@mohauntaopane4264]

I am not surprised at all, this makes sense. Long Live Fly God, Long Live Melon

[@frag6028]

Such a W

[@afawsta91]

Westside Gunn is like the person in the comments that always suggests the craziest collabs/crossovers, but actually makes it happen. Legend.

[@youtubecommentrater3379]

That's 🔥 🔥

[@HappyBob701]

he a fan of the music game first and foremost. Feel like other than kendrick, joey and cole that element has been missing from 2010s rap onwards

[@maxramirez9955]

W comment

[@gfbmusic]

HES REDUNDANT AS FUUU .. HIS EARLY STUFF WITH DARRIBGER WAS FLYGOD. BUT THIS NEW STUFF IS THE SAME BUT WORST. HE IS NO LONGER EVOLVONG AS A RAPPER JIST A GUY TO TELL OTHERS TO DO STUFF

[@pogo8050]

@@gfbmusicwho let this nigga cook?

[@krizzydelajuhggo9187]

Griselda needs a R rated cartoon show, Tyson did it please make a way for this to happen Fly God 📿

[@user-fs1lc2cj5s]

Yo that would be incredible

[@LoveyoDance]

I'd watch the shit out of that

[@awesomebeast7509]

Major Lazer did it too. I don’t even like EDM but the music and show is too good. It’s on Hulu.

[@jimmyhooks]

Need that. Great idea 🔥🔥 BOOM BOOM BOOM!!

[@joenelson4629]

West was in a Kid Super cartoon

[@endofbebop]

The fact that Rome was there THE WHOLE ENTIRE TIME 😭😭😭

[@mikeflory2510]

Where he at?

[@notprosperBEATS]

32:32

[@user12do]

LMAO

[@drinkwater3453]

"Rome can you say hi to the people" LMFAOOOO

[@brandonshyu]

griselda puts out such high quality material so often it feels illegal. Westside's joy in what he does is so palpable in this interview too. Bless them

[@steviep1035]

I love Rome streetz was just chillen in the back and didn’t say a word or anything till like 30 minutes in

[@maazwaseem8313]

As a massive hiphophead and a wrestling mark, Westsides whole portion talking about wrestling gave me life (EDIT: 10:25)

[@MrBeezy60]

We are not alone my friend! Cant wait to see that 4th rope show he was talking about

[@cishansen4162]

Griselda is so special. Been a wrestling and rap fan all my life.

[@babasilijus]

@@cishansen4162 listen to czarface

[@souvikdeb808]

same. I love all the references from westside. As a lifelong wrestling fan boy it's a treat.

[@soulless770]

I really don’t like throwing the word around carelessly but Gunn is a goddamn genius.

[@TheR.E.A.L.Podcast]

Facts

[@XxLethalxxAssassinxX]

I think "visionary" might be more fitting.

[@MFBloosh]

@@XxLethalxxAssassinxX Are the two not mutually exclusive?

[@jo-lg.2458]

Loved the 10 minute adlib back and forth between you and the flygod. Truly stunning.

[@THICCTHICCTHICC]

Gunn is so cool it's insane. Perfectly committed to the things he adores and produces crazy amounts of content in all facets.

[@Whyolent]

gunn's gotta replace his smoke alarm's battery it keeps beeping lmao

[@cuinderblockdeer4102]

Bro I legit thought it was mine

[@cheetojones5060]

@@cuinderblockdeer4102 lmaoooooo yo, I had this interview on my tv and I heard the beeps and thought it was my neighbor, so I sat there rewinding it trying to find the beep to confirm it was the tv and not someone across the hall. Shit is crazy to me that people can be in a “studio” doin an interview n shit and not be bothered by that beep

[@user12do]

Its out for a reason my man😂😂 Shit would be blaring “fire!” if there was batteries anywhere near that thing lol. His crew probanly lighting up all day, and also got the smoke coming from the studio🔥🔥

[@MrBrunobboyz]

This Melon is such a legend, he starts the conversation with one of the most important rappers nowadays calling him "Mr. boom boom boom"

[@D2BII]

41:45, WSG just staring into the camera blank face listening to someone mimic him on some bullshit. Later, he talks about the SpongeBob parody. Shit has me weak. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@krunkformula]

Met Flygod at Art Basil in Miami he was seriously one of the coolest people I have ever met. So humble, kind and respectful. Was super thankful we stopped by his pop up I was like bro thank you for talking to us!! Super dope he was letting a little kid take pics with all his chains on when we were walking in. Mad respect

[@johnschwab3898]

i love seeing anthony ask gunn about the things he loves

[@duno6552]

Man I’ve been bumping his music like crazy lately, this is awesome!

[@all-caps3927]

Nah but to be honest who ain’t bumping his music crazy. Him and Griselda have the industry on their back

[@poopymcpoop9945]

I always got griselda projects on repeat, even the older shit.

[@Hayden-vu6jt]

@@poopymcpoop9945 for me a lot of bennys is on repeat I need to get more of the others though

[@poopymcpoop9945]

@@Hayden-vu6jt Conway the best out the crew Imo

[@LouieV6]

I’m always bumping Griselda at the gym whenever I’m lifting weights lol

[@mooooooooooooove]

I've been listening to 10 so much this week, I'm genuinely happy this interview's out. I'm awaiting interview results today and absolutely need the time to pass without me overthinking every second. This type of content is great to take my mind off things. Thanks melon

[@ramirendall8665]

Good luck…

[@morganm4151]

Good luck mate

[@dillondewitt3952]

Good luck, homie. It’s in the bag. Congrats on the soon to be new job.

[@mooooooooooooove]

Update- I didn't get the job lol. But you know what, this interview was a great way to spend time instead of stressing out. Have a good day y'all.

[@azahias9]

Question: When you left the house…

[@motrilfromthe6281]

This man gives Danny Brown some competition on the "uknowhatinsayin?" scale

[@simi.o5971]

lol facts but he still ain’t on smack level yet

[@threadpusher]

What’s dope is the love Gunn has for the culture and Hip hop at large, Current and past. Griselda has yet to disappoint. I might not feel every track but the authenticity and realness is felt. Thanks for a great interview

[@all-caps3927]

Wow every interview just gets better. FlyG and Melon a sight I thought I’d never see.

[@real_hip_hop]

I do really appreciate that West tried to give an answer for all of his questions, you could tell he didn't want it to be a disappointing interview for the viewers so he always gave some sort of response, as opposed to a lot of rappers who would've just said "I don't know" and left it at that.

[@LTheBeatman]

Everything Gunn drops is art every album is perfect. Gunn been my favorite rapper everything he touches is special

[@Michael-df9bc]

Never seen a man so unimpressed than gun when melon showed him the tiktok sound. Thought he was finna hang up

[@Chikistherussiantoy]

Super cool interview. 10 might be my fav WSG record right now. Definitely in album of the year conversation. The Rocky verse was very nostalgic w the deep voice like back in 2011-13. And I like how WSG spoke about how he wanted to get like original vibes from the features on the album.👍👍

[@10-5playz]

Bro really played them tiktoks LMFAOOOOOOO IM CRYIN

[@mfdoomhelikedbcooper6602]

WESTSIDE Gunn is a legit wrestling fan you can see him in the crowd like once a month at an AEW show lmao

[@Sai2424]

Bro makes every wrestling PPV. Whether AEW or WWE. It’s crazy 😂

[@TheMadvillainy]

I’m so glad they finally got him to perform on TV a couple months ago when AEW were in Buffalo. Especially playing his friend out before winning the title.

[@stonedzebra420]

Now all you need is a Benny interview

[@christianreichle1765]

As soon as he said imma drop a box set, thats why i picked ten! I love the way this dude thinks. so much vision

[@DXTCHBEATS]

Every time You surprise me with these interviews Anthony.

[@eftyx2405]

An interview with Conductor Williams should be next.

[@calvin7978]

Conductor conductor conductor conductor conductor conductor condu

[@SubMitch24]

YESSSSS AWESOME ALBUMS GREAT WEST YOU RULE

[@cdizzy42069]

My man just sitting in silence reacting to that TikTok sound bite fuckin killed me, holy shit lmao

[@notprosperBEATS]

"yes i know what youre saying mr gunn"

[@steveurkel9378]

Seeing this collab on my frontpage had me excited in a way i rarely get nowadays. So dope man wsg is one of the greatest out right now in terms of artistic vision.

[@basicmaintenance8830]

WSG makes tapes the way fans wish rappers would. He hears people on the beat and gets them together in the studio. And HWH10 only had 12 tracks, all killer no filler. Awesome man.

[@hunter_lionel]

So wholesome front to back. What a nice guy.

[@ShaggyJ1000]

When I first heard WG, The Flygod himself, it was a lot of things meshed together that you didn’t think would really work. Easy on the ears, nice boom bap samples, but with coke raps in and ad libs. It’s just for that old and new age blend. Plus, the artwork on some of his albums is honestly captivating. Him, Conway, and Benny…definitely a fresh feel I would say

[@chrisrunsthis]

this is so awesome man, big ass smile the entire time watching this so dope

[@mtv_levus]

BOOMTHONY BRRRRTANO

[@J.5.M.]

Boomthony AYOtano

[@rwalkington]

Great interview with great questions and responses

[@SportinTrades_]

Definitely an Interview i wanted an knew was gonna happen.

[@gavinYT8808]

This is an amazing interview

[@I3oucher]

LEGEND. All of griselda is the entire rap culture. we NEED them and their timeless records

[@jonnohicks2176]

I think melon really regretted showing flygod the tiktok😭

[@silent5353]

💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@connorcraven9671]

Authenticity is everything and Westside Gunn can back it all up every time. Flygod is a living legend, love this dude.

[@prod.benthomas]

This is the content melon. Good vid

[@iskywalking420]

This is your best interview (that I've seen) to date, granted I haven't seen them all. WG is a cool dude man. He's a lot more humble and intricate than I expected... I fk with his music, I just didn't expect him to vibe like that in person. This was dope....

[@persona8991]

How is he humble lol

[@QaatilXIII]

@@persona8991 he didn't say anything that would make it seem like he's not humble.

[@bee-sk3il]

@@persona8991 appreciating your work doesn’t mean you aren’t humble

[@persona8991]

@@bee-sk3il Look up what humble means, child

[@persona8991]

@@thetimelesshistoryofhip-ho1013 He's not confident in his abilities. He's consistently arrogant. Humility is a virtue

[@joeshmo7298]

Being a buffalo native its hard to believe we got the best football team and rappers in america and its still something im getting used to, crazy how i lived 6 blocks away from montana ave

[@SuperEggsNBacon]

I got so anxious seeing Gunn not react to the meme

[@KAOSSPB]

Amazing interview. Thank you Fantano, and shoutout to Westside. Genius.

[@emmettlester739]

When two unstoppable forces collide. Real cool things you do Melon man.

[@MACKDaboss]

Anthony totally muted the mic and laughed after Gunn said he would do wwe for free

[@erikvanodijk6395]

I hope Westside never stops making music he is such a great musician

[@cream4r]

Bro, sLUms and Griselda and everything associated with them; its like finding art and rare pieces. From MIKE to Westside Gunn, real solid work

[@kazuya4289]

he did not like that cat shit lmao major L lemon

[@young2486]

He really did rap on Super Kick Party...that flow bananas on the shoebox shit

[@stylintylin77]

Huge snag! Awesome!!

[@Killakane77]

Praise both!!!!!

[@benmartin7090]

Now we need Benny. Freddie would also be great.

[@jackallen6836]

At the same time ! To squash the beef :))

[@maIIeusmaIeficarum]

Rome Streetz too

[@GandalfGreyhame3]

Love the album

[@verycalmgamer4090]

I wanted to hear flygod talk but Melon just went BRRRRR BOOM BOOM BOOM the whole time.

[@MJRxTITANx]

Flygod is so dope man! He just seems like such a genuinely cool dude to smoke a fat blunt and chill with. Much love to Griselda and Melon!

[@BOAYang]

Dope interview even tho it was just the both of you yelling out “AYYO, BOOM! BOOM BOOM!”

[@VxSWrestling]

Love this and love how much he supports wrestling lol dope video Anthony

[@danielmashanic5738]

This is awesome

[@coppliable]

MR boomboomboom! 10 is stunnning g huge love

[@enricomorelli8756]

The flyest interview

[@cdizzy42069]

New album absolutely rules

[@soowoo2246]

10 is such a fire album

[@Fidlnks]

Goat of adlibs

[@collin7264]

No way this is amazing

[@notprosperBEATS]

goat conversation

[@RawWrath]

Westside is my most listened artist in the past year since he dropped HH8

[@chico10193]

BUFFAAAAALLLLOOOOO! So proud of these guys.

[@CadChamberlain]

Flygod is such a masterful curator that everything he does is art

[@madtrackk]

melon holding back all his opinions is funny af

[@chronicgold6821]

the goats

[@mxfilms9738]

Please drop these as podcast please so I don’t have to stay on KZbin.

[@sagemode6]

Fantano gave him two 5/10, one 6/10 and one 8/10 lol

[@mider-spanman5577]

Dude takes himself so seriously when it comes to that hilarious SpongeBob parody! You use a squeaky voice brotha, it's funny! 🤣

[@kylec.8350]

Discovered wsg inn 2016 on skyzoo music for friends and Conway off the DJ skizz cruise control album.

[@austinedwards513]

Griselda is the crew of 2022

[@Day-ZDuke]

They’ve been It since like 2018

[@jerome25greatness78]

That conductor producer is straight fire

[@sd3piece]

i thought it was dope how Rome Streetz is just chillin in the background and Fantano didn't even know 😂

[@SteveSmith-kd9if]

Yeah, "fingers crossed on that"!!!!

[@rungordonitsthepoliceman]

nightmare blunt rotation

[@MeatzzTTV]

Griselda never disappoints! great interview Melon!

[@OtsileM]

AYO how'd I miss this?

[@Handsomehandgun]

That flygod jr intro track been growing on me fr

[@AntonisAnt22]

My fave artist gave you an interview. HOLY SHIT

[@mrq.1236]

54 minutes of back and forth ‘boo-boo-boo-boo-boo-boo-boom’ and ‘brrrrrrrrr’ adlibs? Yes please

[@unclepitch]

What a perfect way to end the series gunn. This album has no skips, griselda is too dope

[@FalloDaSolo]

Very dope!

[@fajrstarta]

Bore B studying game

[@FalloDaSolo]

@@fajrstarta you know it!

[@novanebula8004]

He actually brought up the Spongebob parody😂 I remember tweeting Westside was gonna be mad if he saw it

[@filthyluna]

I’m early for a banger

[@grgmcln]

This is a classic artist interview. Everything he need to say he says in his music.

[@olseaweedbeardye8622]

BOBOBOBOBOBOOM I LOVE YOU FANTANO AND GUNN