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Westside Gunn

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Westside Gunn, born Syke Price, is a prolific Buffalo, New York-based rapper and designer known for his distinctive Conaway Records label and heavily influenced sound rooted in classic Memphis rap and soul.

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What is Westside Gunn's real name?

Westside Gunn was born Alvin Lamar Worthy and is associated with Buffalo, New York. He is also known as a founder of Griselda Records and a major voice in its grimy art-rap style.

Who founded Griselda Records with Westside Gunn?

The core Griselda group includes Westside Gunn, Conway the Machine, and Benny the Butcher. The label and crew grew out of Buffalo's underground rap scene.

Which Westside Gunn albums are good starting points?

FLYGOD from 2016 is a key early album, while Pray for Paris from 2020 shows his later art-focused direction. His Hitler Wears Hermes series is also central to his catalog, although it is associated with mixtapes rather than one standalone album.

Is Westside Gunn's label called Conaway Records?

The label most closely associated with Westside Gunn is Griselda Records, not Conaway Records. The name Conway may cause confusion because Conway the Machine is his close collaborator and fellow Buffalo rapper.