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).
Ronnie Coleman
Action Bronson Lyrics
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Smoking weed, sitting by the window in my home
Often thinking why the fuck is it I’m not in Rome
If I had a little motivation, money, and a hot body
I see it now Bronson a heart-throbby
No more pigging out, binging on the late night
No more sneaking juice in the syringe to get the game tight
No more packing hot dogs on my neck right by the fade right
I’m eating salad but I’m leaving off the croutons
Cause ever since a youth your dog's huskier than UConn
Savings on the cookies, mommy clipping out the coupons
Passing out from over-eating, sleeping on the futon
Lock the refrigerator, there’s no controlling me
Steak and chocolate got they muthafuckin' hold on me
Ain’t trying to be laid in a box, roses on me
Bronsolino running 5 miles for the glory
Lets go, 20 more to go baby boy
Yo you want that V by the crotch right?
Yeah lets go (I want it)
Gimme some pushups
Gimme some dips (I can’t no more)
Let me get some jumping jacks (Gimme a sandwich!)
Yeah you want that steak dinner don’t you? (Ah)
Your gonna work that sandwich off now (I need marshmallows!)
Yeah lets fuckin go
20 more miles, lets go you fat fuck
(Ah marshmallows, give it to me)
You motherfucker, you, fuck you!
From Philly cheesesteaks, lobsters on the barbeque
I’m getting twisted eating chicken with a prostitute
An hour later eat the burger with my drug dealer
Then add the butter to the fudge to make the fudge realer
Every five minutes look in the fridges as if magic happened
Sneak a cookie, rip the bag, and fix the plastic wrapping
I don’t want know one to know that I took it
Cause I'm an over-eater (Hey, yo, uh, fry the mayonnaise for me, man)
Life is a smorgasbord to me and I’ma over do it
I wanna wear Italian clothing but it just don’t cut it
Not the type that show the package with the crystal studded
The shit they model in Milan that’s looking crispy custom
5 and 6 bitches, lickin’ my dick twitches
Serve up a facial, miss the Belgium bitches dismiss em
For now I’ll take what I can get till this shit switches
Whatever fuck you stupid bitch
Yo here’s to the Drums of Heaven
Here’s to beef ribs
Extended lunch time I eat enough for three kids
Go on a diet, then fall off because I’m weak kid
Since I was young I’m eatin’ candy on the sneak tip
My day is based upon fine drugs, cholesterol
Though at my height and weight i'm probably still the best at ball
I’m tatted up, I have no shame to show the chest at all
I bet I have your lady humming on my testicles
Yeah, Bronsolino
Bout to be fuckin', summer time in the winter
Shirtless
The lyrics to Action Bronson's "Ronnie Coleman" reveal musings about the rapper's unhealthy relationship with food and his desire to change it. He confesses to overeating, and sneaking juice into syringes to get the game right. He wishes he had the motivation, money, and hot body to be a heartthrob. He longs to be in Rome, wondering why he's not there. He feels no control around steak and chocolate and has a tendency to binge eat, leaving him sleeping on the futon. Bronson talks about wanting to wear Italian clothing, but his body type doesn't cut it. He also makes references to engaging in sexual activity while eating.
Overall, the lyrics express a desire for change and improvement. Bronson yearns to have the body, the clothes, and the life that he deems worthy of his ability. He struggles with his relationship with food and sabotages his progress with overeating, but he is determined to break the cycle and achieve his goals.
Line by Line Meaning
When I’m alone
I ponder while sitting alone.
Smoking weed, sitting by the window in my home
I'm smoking weed, sitting by the window at home.
Often thinking why the fuck is it I’m not in Rome
I frequently wonder why I'm not in Rome.
If I had a little motivation, money, and a hot body
If I had motivation, money, and a better body,
I see it now Bronson a heart-throbby
I could be a heartthrob like Brad Pitt.
No more pigging out, binging on the late night
I won't overeat and binge late at night anymore.
No more sneaking juice in the syringe to get the game tight
No more cheating while getting fit by injecting steroids.
No more packing hot dogs on my neck right by the fade right
No more eating hot dogs near my hairline to hide my double chin.
40 pounds to go and then you hookers getting laid right
When I lose 40 pounds, I'll be irresistible to women.
I’m eating salad but I’m leaving off the croutons
I'm eating healthy and avoiding croutons on my salads.
Cause ever since a youth your dog's huskier than UConn
I'm big and husky like a UConn Husky.
Savings on the cookies, mommy clipping out the coupons
I'm saving money on cookies thanks to my mom's coupon clipping.
Passing out from over-eating, sleeping on the futon
I sometimes pass out from eating too much and sleep on the futon.
Lock the refrigerator, there’s no controlling me
I can't control myself around food and need to lock the fridge.
Steak and chocolate got they muthafuckin' hold on me
I'm addicted to steak and chocolate and can't resist them.
Ain’t trying to be laid in a box, roses on me
I don't want to die and have flowers on my coffin.
Bronsolino running 5 miles for the glory
I'm running 5 miles to achieve greatness.
From Philly cheesesteaks, lobsters on the barbeque
I love eating Philly cheesesteaks and barbecued lobsters.
I’m getting twisted eating chicken with a prostitute
I'm eating chicken and getting drunk with a prostitute.
An hour later eat the burger with my drug dealer
I eat a burger with my drug dealer after an hour.
Then add the butter to the fudge to make the fudge realer
I add butter to fudge to make it richer.
Every five minutes look in the fridges as if magic happened
I frequently check the fridge hoping for something new to appear.
Sneak a cookie, rip the bag, and fix the plastic wrapping
I steal cookies and try to cover up the evidence by fixing the bag.
I don’t want know one to know that I took it
I don't want anyone to know that I took the cookie.
Cause I'm an over-eater (Hey, yo, uh, fry the mayonnaise for me, man)
I can't help but overeat and even want mayo fried for me.
Life is a smorgasbord to me and I’ma over do it
I view life as a buffet with unlimited options and tend to overindulge.
I wanna wear Italian clothing but it just don't cut it
I wish I could wear Italian clothes, but they don't fit me well.
Not the type that show the package with the crystal studded
I prefer designer clothes that don't highlight my private parts.
5 and 6 bitches, lickin’ my dick twitches
I have sex with multiple women who pleasure me in different ways.
Serve up a facial, miss the Belgium bitches dismiss em
I give a facial to a Belgian woman and then dismiss her.
For now I’ll take what I can get till this shit switches
I'll settle for what I can get until my circumstances improve.
Whatever fuck you stupid bitch
I don't care what anyone else thinks.
Here’s to the Drums of Heaven
Cheers to the great-tasting Drums of Heaven dish.
Here’s to beef ribs
Cheers to beef ribs.
Extended lunch time I eat enough for three kids
I eat enough during lunch for three children.
Go on a diet, then fall off because I’m weak kid
I frequently attempt diets but lack the willpower to stick to them.
Since I was young I’m eatin’ candy on the sneak tip
I've been eating candy secretly since I was young.
My day is based upon fine drugs, cholesterol
I center my day on taking drugs and eating high-cholesterol foods.
Though at my height and weight I'm probably still the best at ball
Despite my size, I'm likely still good at basketball.
I’m tatted up, I have no shame to show the chest at all
I'm heavily tattooed and not afraid to show off my chest.
I bet I have your lady humming on my testicles
I'm confident that your girlfriend enjoys performing oral sex on me.
Bout to be fuckin', summer time in the winter
I'm about to have sex in any season.
Shirtless
Without a shirt on.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ARIYAN ARSLANI
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Kieran Etoria-King
This is such a sick song to start a work out playlist
Kieran Etoria-King
I didnt say I was gonna do it myself lol
Fred Bucks Music
Bronson really on his weight loss shit in 2021 much respect, salute
Cody Richless
Theme song to my weight loss
Buckerino
Love this joint! always give me the munchies aha!
NEWERV
Action Bronson is differently a talented original artist.
Carlton Breezy
The boy loves his food.
james richardson
I lost like 20 pounds listening to this foreal tho!!
Smart Rapper
I'm the rapper plug
ShankyLightfoot
"I NEED MARSHMALLOWS!"