Alvin Lamar Worthy[1] (born July 27, 1982), known professionally as Westside Gunn, is an American rapper. He is the brother of fellow rapper Conway,[2]
In 2016, he released his first commercial album, FLYGOD.[4] On March 3, 2017, Griselda Records signed a deal with Eminem's Shady Records, a subsidiary of Interscope, making Westside Gunn and Conway the first rappers from Buffalo to sign with a major label.[3]
Shortly after signing with Shady Records, Westside released FLYGOD Is Good... All The Time, as a collaborative EP with producer Mr. Green.[5] Since signing with Eminem, Westside Gunn has collaborated with Busta Rhymes, Anderson Paak, Jadakiss, Pete Rock, DJ Premier, The Alchemist, and MF Doom,[6] and has played at Coachella, Firefly and Governors Ball.[7] Ambrosia For Heads named 2018's Supreme Blientele one of the best albums of 2018.[8] He also signed with Roc Nation alongside label mate Benny the Butcher on August 6th 2019 as a management deal.[9]
On April 17, 2020, he released his third studio album, Pray for Paris. The album had features from artists such as Tyler, the Creator, Joey Bada$$ and Freddie Gibbs.[10] The album was extremely well received by critics.
Extended plays[edit]
- There's God and There's FLYGOD, Praise Both (2016)
- Riots on Fashion Avenue (with Mil Beats) (2017)
- Roses are Red.. So is Blood (with The Purist) (2016)
- Westside DOOM (with MF DOOM) (2017)
- Raw is Flygod (with Daringer) (2017)
- FLYGOD is Good... All the Time (with Mr. Green) (2018)
Mixtapes[edit]
- Flyest Nigga In Charge Vol. 1 (2005)
- Hitler Wears Hermes (2012)
- Hitler Wears Hermes II (2015)
- Hitler Wears Hermes III (2015)
- Hitler Wears Hermes IV (2016)
- Hitler On Steroids (with DJ Green Lantern) (2018)
- Hitler Wears Hermes V (2018)
- Hitler Wears Hermes VI (2018)
- FLYGOD is an Awesome God (2019)
- Hitler Wears Hermes VII (2019)
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