Westside Gunn Announces His Retirement From Rap

Westside Gunn has had a few great years, inking a deal with Eminem and Shady Records, then inking a separate deal with the Jigga man himself, Jay-Z.

But, according to the Buffalo rapper, his last year in rap will be 2020 and he's going down as one of the greatest ever. 

Gunn hit Instagram today after a story leaked that he and Madlib's new project will be releasing in 2020. 

He verified the story but also broke the news about his retirement, and the legacy he hopes to leave. 

 

 

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Well Since MADLIB told y’all.... YES the WSG x MADLIB Project is dropping 2020, in 19’ I gave y’all Awesome GOD, HWH7, and WWCD soon as the ball drop I’m right back on the N.... necks #FLYGOD #LEGEND #THENEWKINGOFNY #BUFFALOKIDS #RocNation #Culture #GXFR 🐐 🐐 🐐 and Please go support HWH7 and WWCD were making HISTORY btw 2020 my last year rapping I’m going down as one of the Illest Ever

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#OnThisDateInHipHop, while announcing his upcoming collaboration project with #Madlib, @WestsideGunn also let it be known that this upcoming year will be his last year rapping. The #Buffalo #emcee has about 24 various projects out by way of 2 studio albums, 7 #mixtapes, 6 Extended Plays and vaious collaboration projects. Will #WestsideGunn go out as one of the illest? Enjoying these posts? Help contribute to #OTDIHH's 2020 format by donating as little as $1 a month. Hit the Link In Bio (@onthisdateinhiphop) for details. --- -- - -- --- -- - #rap #rapper #90shiphop #90s #90srap #NewYork #NYC #2000sMusic #2000s #GriseldaRecords #hiphopmusic #lyrics #radio #soundcloud #rapmusic #hiphopculture #cypher #spotify #tidal #rappers

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