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).
Muslim Wedding
Action Bronson Lyrics
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That horseradish
Cubed up
Fuckin' sniffin' that horseradish
Yo I'm the young Laird Hamilton
Hoppin' out the chopper
Scorin' like I'm Messi but this game is far from soccer
Jar still full of drugs
An 80s Caddy painted aqua
Take these and freeze they nose
Dick sucked by a seasoned pro
Info on the need to know
Motherfucker you don't need to know
Gimme trees to blow
I keep the caesar low
I want the head, the shoulders, and the knees and toes
From the hottest summer to the freezing snow
Mind higher then a bleeding nose
I'm Bobby Fischer
Check mate
You're like a Spanish Roasted Chicken
Break your chest plate
And yes I just ate
I keep that napkin near me
My favorite uncle went to summer camp for racketeering
Tossin' money like a Muslim Wedding
Sleep on satin bed sheets with the custom threading
Tossin' money like a Muslim Wedding
Sleep on satin bed sheets with the custom threading
This be that whore house visitor
Watch em' while they scissor
103 your Roosevelt
Fancy on the shoes and belt
Nasty pussy tuna melt
Stinky like a China street
You're bound to find me where the corporate and the grimy meet
Lay flat on designer sheet
She kept asking me to grind her grease
So I pound a freak like a pound of meat
Top dog cause I hound the street
I'm makin' poopy on your head cause this is easy
Old Italian men inside the kitchen making cheeses
Tossin' money like a Muslim Wedding
Sleep on satin bed sheets with the custom threading
Tossin' money like a Muslim Wedding
Sleep on satin bed sheets with the custom threading
The lyrics in Action Bronson's song "Muslim Wedding" take on a surreal and absurd quality, as he raps about a wide range of topics that are both personal and abstract. Throughout the song, Bronson makes various references to drugs, sex, luxury, and violence, coupled with his signature irreverent sense of humor. In the opening lines, he reflects on his regret of not bringing wasabi, as he is found sniffing horseradish -- which seems to serve as an indication of his hedonistic lifestyle. Bronson then goes on to compare himself to the legendary surfer Laird Hamilton and soccer player Messi, emphasizing his own athletic prowess and cool demeanor.
The rest of the song becomes even more disjointed, with Bronson making reference to baseball player Jason Giambi and his own love of drugs, before moving on to describe his sexual exploits and encounters with women. He uses a variety of different metaphors, ranging from playing chess like Bobby Fischer to devouring food like a roasted chicken. The chorus of the song is simple but catchy, as Bronson repeats the phrase "Tossin' money like a Muslim Wedding, Sleep on satin bed sheets with the custom threading", seemingly celebrating his own wealth and the pleasures it affords.
Overall, the lyrics of "Muslim Wedding" reveal Action Bronson as an artist with a unique voice, who revels in his own excess and absurdity. Through his clever wordplay and vivid imagery, he paints a picture of a life that is simultaneously glamorous and sordid, marking himself as a rap iconoclast who is unafraid to push boundaries and defy expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Should have brought that wasabi
Regretting not bringing wasabi to have with the horseradish.
That horseradish
Referring to horseradish as a condiment, possibly for sushi.
Cubed up
Horseradish is diced or chopped into cubes.
Fuckin' sniffin' that horseradish
The taste of horseradish is so strong that it feels like it's making one's nose run.
Yo I'm the young Laird Hamilton
The rapper is comparing himself to professional surfer Laird Hamilton, who is famous for his wave-riding skills.
Hoppin' out the chopper
He's arrived at his destination via helicopter.
Scorin' like I'm Messi but this game is far from soccer
He's succeeding like the soccer player Lionel Messi, but the context is different.
Giambi on the lenses and the juice is from the doctor
Wearing sunglasses like former baseball player Jason Giambi, and the juice he's drinking is probably some sort of performance-enhancing substance.
Jar still full of drugs
He keeps his stash of drugs in a jar.
An 80s Caddy painted aqua
He drives a 1980s Cadillac that's painted blue-green.
Take these and freeze they nose
He's offering cocaine, which will numb the user's nose.
Dick sucked by a seasoned pro
He's receiving oral sex from someone experienced.
Info on the need to know
He'll only tell the listener what they need to know.
Motherfucker you don't need to know
He's not going to disclose certain information to the listener.
Gimme trees to blow
He wants marijuana to smoke.
I keep the caesar low
He wears his hair in a Caesar cut that sits low on his forehead.
I want the head, the shoulders, and the knees and toes
He wants all of his partner's body parts, from head to toe.
From the hottest summer to the freezing snow
He'll have sex in any weather condition.
Mind higher then a bleeding nose
His mind is in an altered state due to drug use.
I'm Bobby Fischer, Check mate
He's referencing chess player Bobby Fischer and declaring himself victorious over his opponent.
You're like a Spanish Roasted Chicken, Break your chest plate
He's comparing his enemy to a chicken that's been cooked and will easily break.
And yes I just ate
He's recently eaten.
I keep that napkin near me
He keeps a napkin nearby, implying he's about to eat messy food.
My favorite uncle went to summer camp for racketeering
His uncle was involved in some sort of criminal activity and went to prison.
Tossin' money like a Muslim Wedding
He's throwing money around extravagantly like they do at some Muslim weddings.
Sleep on satin bed sheets with the custom threading
He can afford to sleep on luxurious satin sheets with custom patterns.
This be that whore house visitor
He frequents brothels.
Watch em' while they scissor
He enjoys watching women have sex with each other.
103 your Roosevelt
He's talking about a specific location, possibly a hotel room numbered 103 on Roosevelt street.
Fancy on the shoes and belt
He's wearing fancy shoes and belt.
Nasty pussy tuna melt
He's describing foul odor coming from a woman's vagina.
Stinky like a China street
The smell is similar to a street in China, known for their unpleasant odor.
You're bound to find me where the corporate and the grimy meet
He's comfortable in both higher-end and lower-end environments.
Lay flat on designer sheet
He's lying down on expensive bedding made by a designer brand.
She kept asking me to grind her grease
His partner kept requesting him to have sex with her.
So I pound a freak like a pound of meat
He has sex with his partner aggressively.
Top dog cause I hound the street
He's a leader because he's always out in the city streets.
I'm makin' poopy on your head cause this is easy
He's winning effortlessly, and it's as easy as defecating on someone's head.
Old Italian men inside the kitchen making cheeses
There are Italian men making cheese inside a kitchen, possibly referencing a mob skill of money laundering through a cheese factory.
Contributed by Ava B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
SlimWaveTV
action always come with the dope flow an harry always come with the dope beats
HEAVY_METAL_KING
Action Bronson & Brotha Ali need a collaboration
Jess Volina
Love this, AB got the same tattoo I have on my arm. I'm Albanian/Italian and grew up Catholic. Believe in ONE GOD and the law is mutual respect for everyone. Religion divides..music unites.
Jabril
My favorite uncle went to summer camp for racketeering :D
kane lowlife
This Beat is one of the hardest
Breehan Jerremiah
this is incredibly good
Joe Nearing
for some reason this man always make me wanna hop in the kitchen and make a feast for the wife and kid...couple strong brews added to the mix makes everything reallll nice!!
Captain Chronica
action keep on killin it!!
lIlllllIIIllllllllll
This fuckin' beat is so good.
Louis Zarrillo
Shiraz is also a type of wine, you know, he does rap about food basically in every song.