Arslani hosts a talk/variety show The Untitled Action Bronson Show, as well as his travel program Fuck, That's Delicious, on Viceland. His frequent collaborators Meyhem Lauren, The Alchemist, and formerly Big Body Bes are regulars on both of his television series. Mario Batali, Andrew Zimmern, Daniel Boulud, Rick Bayless, Grant Achatz, and others have been guests on his television series. In September 2017, Arslani published his first book, based on his travel show, a cookbook, also entitled Fuck, That's Delicious.
Arslani has also released several mixtapes, such as Rare Chandeliers (2012), with American hip-hop producer The Alchemist and Blue Chips 2 (2013) with longtime producer Party Supplies, before releasing his major label debut, an extended play (EP) titled Saaab Stories, with frequent collaborator Harry Fraud, in 2013. He released his major label debut album, Mr. Wonderful, on March 23, 2015.
Influences
Action Bronson cites as major influences fellow American rappers Kool G Rap, Nas, Cam'ron, Mobb Deep, UGK and the Wu-Tang Clan. Other artists include Michael Jackson, Carlos Santana, Queen as well as Albanian wedding singers.
Rapping style
Bronson frequently raps about food in his songs. He is also well known for his frequent, and often obscure, allusions to athletes and sports teams. Bronson's lyrics often make reference to sports in New York City but also touch on more obscure subjects such as professional wrestlers, bodybuilders, figure skating and sports betting.
Early in his career, Bronson gained recognition for lyrically and stylistically resembling fellow New York rapper Ghostface Killah of Wu-Tang Clan (with whom he collaborated, along with friend and fellow rapper Termanology, on a song called "Meteor Hammer", from the 2011 compilation album Legendary Weapons). Ghostface Killah himself has admitted to confusing Bronson's rapping for his own. In a 2011 interview with HipHopDX, Bronson was asked about how it was to be compared to the Wu-Tang rapper, and he responded with,
Yeah, I mean at the end of the day, it's all good because Ghostface Killah is one of the best rappers alive, so if I sound similar to the best rapper alive then that is fine. To me there is no comparison; he is a legend and I am a newcomer. If I would try and emulate with anyone it would be Kool G Rap, he is the person I look up to the most. I am not upset but at the end of the day I am my own person and no one can take that away from me.
Personal life
Bronson has two children with a former girlfriend. Bronson's current girlfriend gave birth to a son in November 2019.
During the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, Bronson documented his weight loss journey using a combination of diet change and high-intensity interval training. To date he has lost 127 pounds (58 kg).
72 Virgins Feat. Big Body Bes
Action Bronson Lyrics
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I know you want me from the first time you seen me in the movie
Hanging on the shoulder of a villain
She could flatten a village
You know I'm usually chilling out with Bruce Willis
Somehow, you and my man met first
I was still stealing the money outta my gram-gram's purse
But you were
Back then we smoked nickels of dirt
Nowadays it ain't shit to drop a grip on dessert
And you wanna tell the feds about some shit and it hurts
Fuck it, so be it, you 'bout to know Jesus
Turn this motherfucker back into a fetus
Phone's tapped so speak Swedish when you call the crib
Rich forever motherfucker I was born to live
Die happy, knowing that my family's straight
I hope they didn't see the numbers on that Camry plate
I been a grown man since I had a baby dick
These motherfuckers ain't saying shit
Close my eyes, spray the whip, hit your rib twice
Now your kids gotta deal with this shit cause this is life
Yeah, and I'm fucking here now
It's fucking Body
What the fuck I'm doing?
Whole bunch a shit
I'm out there wilding
Got a fucking fifty year old Puerto Rican with me
He don't even know my name
But he gon' stab suttin' for me
He know what time it is
No watch on the wrist
Fuck outta here man
Smack the shit outta you then slap your son's father
Your own family loves me more than you
Salute me every time
Every time I come to your fucking crib,
It better be a plate wrapped up on the stove motherfucker
'Cause you know I'm coming to eat
Fuck that I don't even want firsts, I want my seconds first
That's right, I eat right out the motherfucking pot
Fuck a spoon man, I been eating hand to hand my whole life
I motivate myself motherfucker
Anytime I need to think about some shit man
I just go back and close my motherfucking eyes man
And go back to the sorrow
Fuck outta here man
My whole life is a fucking discography b
You stupid? Quadruple platinum
Oops, what's that? Another one
The lyrics to Action Bronson feat. Big Body Bes's song 72 Virgins are about the life of a gangster who is reflecting on his past and present experiences. The song starts with the main character acknowledging the attraction a woman has for him due to his presence in movies and his association with notorious individuals. He goes on to reminisce about the times he spent with his friend, stealing money from his grandmother and smoking low-quality weed. But as time progressed, their criminal activity escalated, and they became involved in more serious and violent acts. The main character is fully aware of the consequences of his actions, and even though he knows that it might ultimately lead to his demise; he is unapologetic about it. The song is a reflection of the life and mindset of a typical gangster.
The lyrics to the song underscore the harsh reality of gang life, the violence, and the emotional detachment from one's actions. It depicts the glamour and glitz that comes with this way of life and how people admire those with "street credibility." The song also highlights the price that comes with being involved in criminal activities—imprisonment, death, loss of family and friends. The lyrics of the song reflect the reality that crime does not pay, and even though it may seem exciting in the moment, the consequences are ultimately not worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are, just us
We are alone together in this moment
I know you want me from the first time you seen me in the movie
You have had a crush on me since you saw me in a film for the first time
Hanging on the shoulder of a villain
Referring to being held by someone who is not a good person
She could flatten a village
The villainous person is capable of causing massive destruction
You know I'm usually chilling out with Bruce Willis
The artist often hangs out with the famous actor Bruce Willis
Somehow, you and my man met first
You have met my friend before you met me
I was still stealing the money outta my gram-gram's purse
I used to steal money from my grandmother
But you were
At the same time, you were doing something different
Running the streets, letting the blam-blam work
You were hustling and using violence to get ahead
Back then we smoked nickels of dirt
In the past, we smoked cheap, low-quality drugs
Nowadays it ain't shit to drop a grip on dessert
Now, spending a lot of money on luxury items is no big deal
And you wanna tell the feds about some shit and it hurts
You want to snitch to the government, and it bothers me
Fuck it, so be it, you 'bout to know Jesus
I've decided to kill you for wanting to snitch
Turn this motherfucker back into a fetus
I will harm you so severely that you will feel like a helpless baby
Phone's tapped so speak Swedish when you call the crib
The phone is being monitored, so speak in a language other than English when calling my home
Rich forever motherfucker I was born to live
I was destined to be wealthy and successful
Die happy, knowing that my family's straight
I will be content in death if I know my family is financially secure
I hope they didn't see the numbers on that Camry plate
I hope my family didn't notice something that could incriminate me on a license plate
I been a grown man since I had a baby dick
I have been mature and capable since a young age
These motherfuckers ain't saying shit
People are not standing up to me or speaking their minds
Close my eyes, spray the whip, hit your rib twice
Without hesitation, I fire multiple shots at someone's torso
Now your kids gotta deal with this shit cause this is life
The consequences of my actions will impact the children of those I've harmed
Yeah, and I'm fucking here now
I am present and in control
It's fucking Body
The artist is referring to himself as 'Body'
What the fuck I'm doing?
The singer is questioning his actions
Whole bunch a shit
A lot of things are happening
I'm out there wilding
The singer is behaving in a reckless or dangerous manner
Got a fucking fifty year old Puerto Rican with me
The artist is with an older Puerto Rican person
He don't even know my name
The older person doesn't know the artist's name
But he gon' stab suttin' for me
Despite not knowing the singer well, the older person is willing to commit violence on their behalf
He know what time it is
The older person knows what is expected of them
No watch on the wrist
The older person is not wearing a watch
Fuck outta here man
An expression of annoyance or disagreement
Smack the shit outta you then slap your son's father
The artist will resort to physical violence against those who cross them
Your own family loves me more than you
The singer has established a stronger connection with someone else's family than with that person
Salute me every time
The family of the other person always shows respect to the artist
Every time I come to your fucking crib,
It better be a plate wrapped up on the stove motherfucker
'Cause you know I'm coming to eat
The singer expects to be fed whenever they visit someone's home
Fuck that I don't even want firsts, I want my seconds first
The singer wants to be given food before anyone else, regardless of who it belongs to
That's right, I eat right out the motherfucking pot
The singer eats directly from cooking pots
Fuck a spoon man, I been eating hand to hand my whole life
The artist is used to eating without utensils
I motivate myself motherfucker
The artist is self-motivated
Anytime I need to think about some shit man
I just go back and close my motherfucking eyes man
And go back to the sorrow
When the singer needs to reflect on their life, they close their eyes and think about their past pain and hardships
My whole life is a fucking discography b
The singer's entire life is like a collection of songs or albums
You stupid? Quadruple platinum
The artist is sarcastically asking if the listener is unaware that they have had great success
Oops, what's that? Another one
The artist has had even more successful releases
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ARIYAN ARSLANI, B. SADIKAY, RORY WILLIAM QUIGLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@childpleeze4270
BP98201 his words are that Ill.
Got her getting massages.. with oats and avocado. teabags on her eyelids,
Smiling Bob spawned to Sweeney Todd em.
Talk of spawning got Wanda and Spawn getting parts wrong.
Wanda off Wakanda forgetting bout supper
Arguing cause,
she lost her argan oil....
@jbran3
bro i could listen to big body talk shit on beats all day. he needs his own mixtape just to talk shit.
@justgidz
Facts!!
@N05h00b135
saab stories is some of the best tracks bronsons made
@prod6mill.512
Who ever hating on big bddy bes is hating because they found body bench pressing their mother at the local taco joint
@dylanreeder4252
hahahahah
@renatolaranja3834
Riding that bitch like a boogie board
@rickrizzle423
That sound like some shit HE'D SAY!
@FrenchJae
Pp
@kramarkml
Rockin buttery leather, ivory silk, and Cuban links
@clnemesis
This might be the best rant I've heard from Bes.