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).
Bad News
Action Bronson Lyrics
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Danny get the car
We gotta get the fuck outta here Dan
Murder, death, kill pull a one 87
If you ain't gon' give it motherfucker I'ma take it
Boy I'll turn ya' to a raisin
Just to bring home the bacon
So my heart so vacant
My mind's on some 'take shit! Break shit! Spray shit!'
In some raw day shit
Face-lift braces, unsolved cases
Hittin' up the witnesses so can't nobody say shit
I think the reaper callin'
Picked up the phone and said
"I got a couple coming"
'Cause blood in my eye and I'm thirsty for death
(?) walking up heaven's steps
Got a getaway driver, just chillin' in a stolen
Parolee with a 40 that'll take what you owe me
'Cause I'm no (?)
And the last thing yo' ass wanna hear is these words
Guns are in the trunk
Money in the seat
Guns are in the trunk
Think they gonna and get us, never
Uh, the white OJ in the hallway
The long .44 spray
One leg up on the Velour grey
Gettin' straddled while I'm eatin' strudle
We fuck you up so bad that you will never take a normal doo-doo
Or a pee-pee, bedridden
Now I'm laughing while head is given
No fucks are given ever cause I'm rotten to the core
Ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya right into the door
Aah, cross the street when you see us by the store
I'm off the leash, dick hanging on the floor
Box cutters rolled up in the waistband of the 09's
You thought you had your little shit
Clickin' now, but no mas
My bitch will choke you out with strong thighs
Strong features in the face from New Guinea
Smokin' dope, doing 360's in a Mini
She half Dominican and Trini
Bad news
The lyrics to "Bad News" by Action Bronson featuring Danny Brown paint a vivid picture of violence, aggression, and a disregard for human life. The tone is set from the very beginning with the urgent call to "get the fuck outta here" and the phrase "murder, death, kill," which is a reference to Wesley Snipes' character in the movie Demolition Man. The singer tells us that if someone won't give what he wants, he's willing to take it by force, even if it means killing. The line "turn ya' to a raisin just to bring home the bacon" highlights the cold, calculating nature of the singer, who is willing to do whatever it takes to get what he wants.
The following lines introduce the idea that the singer is willing to go to extreme lengths to ensure that he keeps his ill-gotten gains. The phrase "hitting up the witnesses so can't nobody say shit" implies that he is willing to silence anyone who might be in a position to testify against him. The singer also acknowledges that his actions have consequences, but he's willing to accept them in order to achieve his goals. He says that he would need to meet Satan in order to see heaven, which indicates that he recognizes that he's not a good person, but he's okay with that.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea that the singer is a dangerous person who is not to be messed with. He warns that there are guns in the trunk and that anyone who tries to "get us" will fail. Overall, "Bad News" portrays a world where violence and criminal behavior are the norm, and where the only way to survive is to be tougher and more ruthless than everyone else.
Line by Line Meaning
Ayo L, aye L
Hey L, listen up
Danny get the car
Danny, go get the car
We gotta get the fuck outta here Dan
We need to leave this place quickly, Danny
Murder, death, kill pull a one 87
Committing homicide, killing someone
If you ain't gon' give it motherfucker I'ma take it
If you won't give it, I'll take it by force
Boy I'll turn ya' to a raisin
I'll beat you severely
Just to bring home the bacon
To earn money
For me to see heaven I would need to meet Satan
I need to do evil deeds to achieve wealth
So my heart so vacant
I lack empathy
My mind's on some 'take shit! Break shit! Spray shit!'
I'm focused on committing crimes
In some raw day shit
Engaging in criminal activities in broad daylight
Face-lift braces, unsolved cases
Getting dental work done as a disguise, and police can't solve the crimes
Hittin' up the witnesses so can't nobody say shit
Silencing witnesses so no one can testify against me
I think the reaper callin'
I think I'm close to dying
Picked up the phone and said
Answering the phone call from Death
"I got a couple coming"
"I'll be taking two lives soon"
'Cause blood in my eye and I'm thirsty for death
I'm blinded by violence and eager to kill
(?) walking up heaven's steps
Approaching the gates of heaven
Got a getaway driver, just chillin' in a stolen
I have a driver ready to take me away in a stolen car
Parolee with a 40 that'll take what you owe me
An ex-convict armed with a gun willing to collect what's owed to me
'Cause I'm no (?)
Because I'm not to be messed with
And the last thing yo' ass wanna hear is these words
My words are a warning to stay away from me
Guns are in the trunk
Weapons are in the back of the car
Money in the seat
Money is on the car seat
Think they gonna and get us, never
They won't be able to catch us
Uh, the white OJ in the hallway
A reference to OJ Simpson and his murder case
The long .44 spray
Firing a .44 caliber handgun
One leg up on the Velour grey
Sitting on a soft grey surface with one leg on it
Gettin' straddled while I'm eatin' strudle
Receiving pleasure while eating a pastry
We fuck you up so bad that you will never take a normal doo-doo
Causing serious damage to someone's body
Or a pee-pee, bedridden
Unable to use the bathroom, stuck in bed
Now I'm laughing while head is given
Laughing while receiving oral sex
No fucks are given ever cause I'm rotten to the core
I don't care about anything because I'm completely immoral
Ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya right into the door
Making noises as I enter the door
Aah, cross the street when you see us by the store
Avoiding us when we're near the store
I'm off the leash, dick hanging on the floor
I'm completely unrestrained, being vulgar
Box cutters rolled up in the waistband of the 09's
Concealing box cutters in my pants
You thought you had your little shit
Thinking you had control of the situation
Clickin' now, but no mas
Trying to click the trigger but it's not working
My bitch will choke you out with strong thighs
My partner is capable of strangling someone with their legs
Strong features in the face from New Guinea
Having unique and interesting facial features
Smokin' dope, doing 360's in a Mini
Driving recklessly while under the influence of drugs
She half Dominican and Trini
My partner is of mixed Dominican and Trinidadian heritage
Bad news
My actions and behavior are negative and harmful
Lyrics Β© WARP MUSIC LIMITED, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ALAN MAMAN, ARIYAN ARSLANI, DANIEL SEWELL, MICHAEL WOODROW JACKSON SR., MICHAEL WOODROW SR. JACKSON, JEPTHER MCCLYMONT, Michael Jackson
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@Berkay..
[Verse 1: Danny Brown]
Murder, death, killβpull a 187
If you ain't gon' give it, motherfucker, I'mma take it
Boy, I'll turn ya' to a raisin
Just to bring home the bacon
For me to see heaven I would need to meet Satan
So my heart so vacant
My mind's on some "Take shit! Break shit! Spray shit!"
Hit-you-broad-day shit
Face-lift, braces, unsolved cases
Hittin' up the witnesses so can't nobody say shit
I think the reaper callin'
Picked up the phone and said
"I got a couple coming"
'Cause blood in my eye and I'm thirsty for death
For the paper youβll fo' sho' be walking up heavenβs steps
Got a getaway driver, just chillin' in a stolen
Parolee with a 40 that'll take what you owe me
'Cause I'm no herb
And the last thing yo' ass wanna hear is these words
@WhiteTenpenny
βWeβll fuck you up so bad youβll never take a normal doo-doo, or a pee-pee.β
I felt that. π
@tucci6243
hope he never does me like that
@dickhousepros
Lmao
@LILAZEPAM
Shit bog
@EinFelsbrocken
This beat still is one of the best Ive ever heard....the intensity; diversity; coherence...all while still giving off this chaotic; violent & dirty, urban vibe...
Just beautiful.
@theboymbcodefusion369
Man i wish there was an instrumental πππ
@FlasKamel
TheBoyMB Code Fusion thats what theyre rapping over
@theboymbcodefusion369
FlasKamel yes but i dont want vocals lol
@serhat6181
@Selim Sultan Akbar Δ° WANT BOTH.
@smh02
@@theboymbcodefusion369 i just want a version without action bronson lol i fuck with him but he ruined it with that stupid ass never take a normal doodoo line lol smh