Westside Gunn

On 13 June 2026, Buffalo rapper and Griselda cofounder Westside Gunn makes his Manchester debut at Manchester Academy with the HEEL THE WORLD TOUR. Expect an extended deep dive into the Griselda universe, joined by special guests, with selections that trace his path from the Hitler Wears Hermes tapes to recent albums like Flygod, Supreme Blientele, Pray for Paris, 10 and And Then You Pray for Me.

Gunn’s sound drags ‘90s East Coast grit into the present: boom-bap tempos, sample-heavy loops, razor ad-libs and an unhurried, conversational flow. His lyrics tangle street narratives with flashes of luxury fashion, contemporary art and pro wrestling. Raised in Buffalo alongside Conway the Machine and Benny the Butcher, he’s helped push a raw, minimalist aesthetic that nods to the LOX, Mobb Deep, Capone-N-Noreaga and Wu-Tang while staying unmistakably his. Longtime collaborators Daringer, The Alchemist and Madlib shape the backdrop, while his sharp curation and eye for detail drive a set that spans his catalogue.