Welcome to the realm of Westside Gunn’s wisdom and wit, where every word carries the weight of experience and the essence of the streets. As a pioneering figure in modern hip-hop, Westside Gunn has carved his name into the annals of rap history with his distinctive style, unapologetic lyricism, and unparalleled authenticity. From the gritty corners of Buffalo, New York, to the global stage, his voice resonates with raw emotion, painting vivid portraits of life, struggle, and triumph in the urban landscape.
Within the intricate tapestry of Westside Gunn’s verses lies a treasure trove of insight, reflection, and undeniable charisma. His words are more than just rhymes they’re testaments to resilience, ambition, and the relentless pursuit of greatness. Whether he’s dropping knowledge about the streets, offering glimpses into his personal journey, or weaving intricate wordplay, Westside Gunn’s quotes encapsulate the essence of hip-hop culture and the realities of life in the modern era. Get ready to be inspired, moved, and enlightened as you delve into the profound musings of one of rap’s most formidable voices. Stay tuned below for a collection of Westside Gunn quotes that will captivate your mind and elevate your spirit.
Like I always tell people, Buffalo is closer to Toronto than New York City. We an hour and a half away – that’s the next major city to us is Toronto. Buffalo’s connected to Canada. Westside Gunn
A lot of people from Buffalo haven’t even been outside of Buffalo. Probably 75% of Buffalo never even been in New York City. We just come from a different kind of place. You just have to be from there to kind of understand that. Westside Gunn
I was accepted to multiple fashion schools. But I had two kids when I was a teenager. My kids’ mom already had two kids when she was still in high school. So I had to be in the streets early. Instead of going to fashion school, I took the street route. Westside Gunn
Once I got old enough to start making my own bread for real, hustling and doing everything I was doing, I was coming to Atlanta for spring and summer breaks. Westside Gunn
I think God is the greatest. I know where I came from, and I can still go any second, if I chose that route. But I’m just focusing on positivity right now. That’s where ‘God Is the Greatest’ came from. Westside Gunn
The focus to me was always just being the best that we can be. Just being trendsetters and only focusing on us. Westside Gunn
I’ve been through so much in my life. I really don’t like the feeling sorry for me, the pity. Westside Gunn
I’m heavy into fashion. I always keep my ears and eyes open to the streets, to who’s doing what, because I always designed. Westside Gunn
My song titles are always left-field or mean a lot to me. Westside Gunn
When I came into the game, my influence was so heavy in the States and overseas people was painting murals of me, people tattooing me on them. Westside Gunn
I never had a budget, I never had a manager, I never had a PR. I never had nothing. I was getting everything straight out the mud. Westside Gunn
I’m more of a fashion designer than I am a rapper. Westside Gunn
I always wanted to just stay 10 steps ahead of everybody. It’s just been like that my whole life. Westside Gunn
So it’s rare if I go to a city and don’t shop. I know different store systems in every city so I just like doing business everywhere I go. Westside Gunn
If I’m going to go all out and wear something new, y’all just know that it’s brand new and it’s likely that nobody has even put it out there yet. Or it’s going to be something that’s real chill and laid back. Westside Gunn
I come from Eastside Buffalo and prison cells. That’s the beauty about hip-hop. It just brings everybody together. Westside Gunn
We really just live our life. We rap about our life, where we from, our city, what we’ve been through, from the streets to losing people to being in prison. Everything you hear is reality for us. Westside Gunn
It’s never sunny in Buffalo. Westside Gunn
You know how it be sometimes: everybody bosses, and they got their own lane going on, they got their own crew, they got their own businesses. And sometimes, you just don’t link with people. Westside Gunn
I just like getting bigger and bigger. Taking it to another level, even as far as features and production. Westside Gunn