# Westside Gunn Talks ‘Heelmatic,’ WWE, 4th Rope & Status of Griselda: ‘I’m a Legend Now’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/westside-gunn-talks-heelmatic-wwe-4th-rope-status-of-griselda-im-a-legend-now/
- Published: 2026-11-13T20:21:07+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T21:50:48+00:00
- Original publisher: Billboard
- Original article: https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/westside-gunn-heelmatic-interview-1236379726/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music, TV

## Key points

- Westside Gunn has released his first official studio album since 2023.
- Heelmatic was inspired by Mass Appeal’s “Legend Has It” series.
- Gunn plans to focus more on his 4th Rope wrestling promotion.

## Summary

Westside Gunn has released Heelmatic, his first official studio album since 2023, after previously saying he intended to stop making albums. Inspired by Mass Appeal’s “Legend Has It” series, he approached Nas and the label with the idea, wanting to be recognised as a hip-hop legend now rather than later in his career.

The album plays on Nas’ Illmatic and Gunn’s “Heels” wrestling brand, linked to his independent promotion, 4th Rope. Gunn says the project is intended to represent New York’s sound and underground hip-hop, and comes as he considers winding down his rap career. He also plans to focus more on wrestling, with the first leg of his Heel the World Tour sold out and a second leg due to begin in February.

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