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).
THUG LOVE STORY 2017 THE MUSICAL
Action Bronson Lyrics
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Guy: Uh you're talkin' about... damn... say some words that I... I got so much shit
Bronson: ...in the street life...
Guy:
I'm lookin' for this lady
She's special to me
So if by chance you see her
I went to Red Cross and I went to the station
I looked up missing persons
And I found out that she wasn't there
Did she find, did she find
Did she find someone new?
Is it true?
Did she find, did she find
DId she find someone new?
I hope it's not true
My sister came over with no smile on her face
She said, "You better sit down"
It's gonna hurt, what she has to say
"That lady's not yours, she belongs to the streets
Where gangsters and hustlers
Where they meet on 125C
She can never be yours, a housewife, you see
She belongs to the ghetto, my friend
She doesn't belong to you or me
Did she find, did she find?"
Guy: See you could go two ways, it could be about drugs or it could be about a woman
In Action Bronson's song "Thug Love Story 2017 The Musical," the conversation between Bronson and a guy centers around the guy's search for a woman he is looking for. He is desperately seeking her and has even gone to the extent of visiting the Red Cross and police station to find her. However, the woman is nowhere to be found. The guy is worried that she may have found someone new, and he can't bear the thought of losing her. His search becomes futile, and he is left with endless questions of whether she's found someone new.
The guy's search ends with devastating news from his sister who informs him that the lady he's searching for "belongs to the streets" and doesn't belong to him, his family, or anyone. She is a part of the ghetto, where gangsters and hustlers meet on 125C. The lyrics reveal the harsh reality of how the streets can take away someone and claim them as their own, and no matter how hard someone tries to find them, they are lost forever. The lyrics also depict the desperation and pain one goes through when searching for a loved one and finding out the bitter truth.
The song's lyrics are touching and evoke emotions of love, loss, and heartbreak. The conversation between Bronson and the guy, followed by the lyrics, highlights the complexity of love and the sacrifices that come with it. The lyrics also portray how the streets can influence and claim someone, pulling them away from their loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm lookin' for this lady
The singer is searching for a woman who is special to him
She's special to me
The woman he is searching for holds significant value to him
So if by chance you see her
He is asking anyone who may see her to contact him
Won't you hit me on the hip, will you please?
He is requesting that someone contact him through his phone
I went to Red Cross and I went to the station
He has searched multiple locations in an attempt to find her
I looked up missing persons
He has checked to see if she has been reported missing
And I found out that she wasn't there
She was not found through his search efforts
Did she find, did she find
He is questioning whether she has found someone else
Did she find someone new?
He is asking if she has moved on to a new partner
Is it true?
He is uncertain if the rumors are true
My sister came over with no smile on her face
His sister arrived with a serious expression
"You better sit down"
His sister is about to tell him something serious
"That lady's not yours, she belongs to the streets
His sister is revealing that the woman he is looking for has ties to the street life
Where gangsters and hustlers
The people she associates with are dangerous and involved in illegal activities
Where they meet on 125C
This is a specific location where people involved in the street life often gather
She can never be yours, a housewife, you see
His sister is telling him that he cannot have a future with her because of her lifestyle
She belongs to the ghetto, my friend
She is firmly rooted in the ghetto and cannot escape its influence
She doesn't belong to you or me
Neither of them have control over her actions or lifestyle
Did she find, did she find?
He is still questioning if she has moved on to someone else
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