Action Bronson Net Worth
Action Bronson is an American hip hop recording artist who has amassed a net worth of $16 million. He gained major recognition with his 2015 major label album debut, 'Mr. Wonderful.' Before this, he had released various mixtapes, including 'Rare Chandeliers' and 'Blue Chips.' Additionally, Bronson has hosted the Viceland channel's eclectic talk show 'The Untitled Action Bronson Show' and the culinary travel show 'Fuck, That's Delicious.'
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Born Ariyan Arslani in 1983 in Flushing, Queens, NYC, Bronson's mother is American and Jewish, while his father is Albanian and Muslim. He was raised following his father's Muslim traditions. Bronson attended Bayside High School in Queens. Initially, he pursued a career as a gourmet chef in NYC, hosting the online show 'Action in the Kitchen.' A kitchen accident led him to focus entirely on music.
Start of Rapping Career
Bronson independently released his debut studio album, 'Dr. Lecter,' in March 2011 through Fine Fabric Delegates. He followed this with 'Well-Done,' a collaboration with hip-hop producer Statik Selektah. In 2012, he released the mixtape 'Blue Chips' with the songwriting and production team Party Supplies.
Major Label Deal
In 2012, Bronson signed a management deal with Goliath Artists, who also represent Eminem, Blink-182, and the Alchemist. Together with the Alchemist, Bronson released the mixtape 'Rare Chandeliers' in November 2012. That same year, he joined Warner Bros. Records and NUE for concert bookings. He also featured on two tracks from the Alchemist and Domo Genesis collaborative album 'No Idols.'
In 2013, Bronson performed at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. He later released the EP 'Saaab Stories' under Atlantic Records, produced by Harry Fraud and featuring guest rappers like Wiz Khalifa and Prodigy. He released 'Blue Chips 2' as a follow-up mixtape in 2013.
Tours and Later Music
In early 2014, Action Bronson toured Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa along with Eminem, J. Cole, and Kendrick Lamar. In August of the same year, he released 'Easy Rider,' the lead single from his major label debut album 'Mr. Wonderful.' The album, which debuted at number seven on the US Billboard 200, featured guest appearances from Chance the Rapper, Big Body Bes, and Chauncy Sherod.
Bronson released 'White Bronco' in 2018, featuring singles like 'Prince Charming.' He supported the album with a tour in early 2019. In 2020, he released 'Only for Dolphins,' an album he also illustrated by hand.
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Television and Film
Bronson's culinary background led him to host 'Fuck, That's Delicious' on Viceland, showcasing his culinary adventures globally. The show's fifth season in 2021 on YouTube highlighted his fitness journey and unique cooking style. Alongside renowned chefs, Bronson's friends and fellow rappers the Alchemist, Meyhem Lauren, and Big Body Bes frequently appeared.
'The Untitled Action Bronson Show,' another Viceland program, aired from 2017 to 2018, featuring eclectic guests from sumo wrestlers to knitting circles. Celebrities on the show included Michael Imperioli, Mario Batali, Debi Mazar, Rosie Perez, David Arquette, and Awkwafina.
Action Bronson made cameo appearances in Martin Scorsese's 'The Irishman' (2019) as a coffin salesman and in Judd Apatow's 2020 film 'The King of Staten Island' starring Pete Davidson.
Style and Influences
Action Bronson frequently raps about food, often making obscure references to sports teams and athletes. His influences include Michael Jackson, Mobb Deep, the Wu-Tang Clan, and Queen. His style and flow often draw comparisons to Ghostface Killah of the Wu-Tang Clan.
Personal Life and Controversies
Action Bronson has three children, two with one former girlfriend and one with another. Faced with health issues related to his weight of 400 pounds, he adopted a healthier lifestyle in 2020 and lost about 127 pounds.
Bronson has faced significant controversies due to his songs and public statements. In 2016, following protests over his past homophobic, transphobic, and misogynistic comments, George Washington University canceled his spring concert performance. Trinity College took similar action that year.
