Griselda Records (also Griselda x Fashion Rebels; GXFR) is an American independent

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record label based in

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. It was founded by rapper

Westside Gunn Alvin Lamar Worthy (born July 27, 1982), known professionally as Westside Gunn, is an American Rapping, rapper and fashion designer. He co-founded the Independent record label, hip-hop record label Griselda Records in 2012 with his paternal half- ...

, his brother

Conway the Machine Demond Price (born February 16, 1982), known professionally as Conway the Machine, or simply Conway, is an American rapper and co-founder of the hip hop label Griselda Records, alongside his paternal half-brother Westside Gunn. Acclaimed for h ...

, and

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in 2012. In addition to the founding members,

Benny the Butcher Jeremie Damon Pennick (born November 27, 1984), known professionally as Benny the Butcher, or simply Benny, is an American rapper and songwriter. He came to prominence in 2018 following the release of his debut album, '' Tana Talk 3''. Along w ...

and in-house producer

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make up the flagship artists of the Griselda Records roster. The name Griselda comes from drug lord

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. "Griselda" also refers to a loose-knit

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composed of the core signees of the label, amongst others. The collective's ''de facto'' leader is the label's founder Westside Gunn. To date, Griselda has two releases as a collective: the extended play '' Don't Get Scared Now'' in 2016 and debut album ''

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'' in 2019.

History

Beginning in the label's formative years, physical copies of the label's music were distributed in limited releases by

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label Daupe! that often sold out within minutes. In 2017, Griselda signed a distribution deal with

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for artists Westside Gunn and Conway, which ended when both left the label in 2020 and 2022. In 2019, Westside Gunn and Benny the Butcher signed a management deal with

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's entertainment company

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. In 2021, Benny and Westside Gunn produced and starred in the film '' Conflicted'' (2021).

Artists

Current acts

Armani Caesar Joclynn Clyburn (born June 5, 1989), known professionally as Armani Caesar, is an American rapper. She is currently signed to Griselda Records. Early and personal life Caesar was born on June 5, 1989, in Buffalo, New York. She attended the Bu ...

Boldy James James Clay Jones III (born August 9, 1982), better known by his stage name Boldy James, is an American rapper. He is a member of the hip hop collective Griselda. Recognized for his deep voice and laid-back delivery of vivid stories, he often ex ...

* Brother Tom SOS * Dissension * Estee Nack *

Jay Worthy LNDN DRGS ( disemvoweling of "London Drugs") is a Canadian-American hip hop duo made up of Jay Worthy and producer Sean House. As of 2019, they have been primarily releasing projects through their GDF Records imprint. History Rapper Jay Wo ...

Rome Streetz Jerome Allen (born November 18, 1986), known professionally as Rome Streetz, is an American rapper signed to Griselda Records. Early life Allen was born on November 18, 1989, in London, to Jamaican parents. When he was an infant, they moved to ...

* Stove God Cooks *

* YN Billy

Former acts

* Elcamino *

In-house producers

*Camoflauge Monk * Conductor Williams *

* Denny LaFlare

Discography

Studio albums

Soundtrack albums

EPs

Mixtapes

Awards and nominations

References

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