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Action Bronson, whose real name is Ariyan Arslani, is an American rapper, chef, and television personality. He gained recognition for his unique style and lyricism, blending elements of hip-hop with culinary references. Bronson's multi-talented career has earned him a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim.

This is just rap. I'm not trying to make people think I'm some sort of scientific wizard or inspirational poet.

I'm a born athlete. Weight-lifting is in my blood. I used to do the powerlifting thing. I gained a little weight, but I still got it; I'm mad built.

The best rappers I know are, like, air-conditioner... -Action Bronson

The best rappers I know are, like, air-conditioner men.

I just do whatever I do, and put it out there without tryin' to cater to anybody. If you like it, you like it.

I get angry real quick, but I also cool down just as fast. Albanians don't want to deal with anything in the moment.

I get inspired in certain places. You have to write in places like Amsterdam or Paris or New Zealand, when you're standing on a yacht, looking out at the middle of the ocean.

I'm not the type of guy to go so deep with the concept songs, but there's deep thought in everything. Maybe it's not just a repetitive hook telling you what the song is about - you have to use your brain a little bit.

I would say I started rapping because my friends w... -Action Bronson

I would say I started rapping because my friends were doin' it.

I'm a championship handball player. I'm a championship softball and baseball player. I used to be an extremely talented center in high school in football. I also dabbled in lacrosse and soccer. I'm really good at billiards, darts, shuffleboard.

Everyone is trying to make these huge songs; I just make things that I want to listen to. Music that I will be comfortable listening to 10 years from now, that's my only thing.

My childhood was great, honestly. I have all these incredible memories of my childhood. I was an only child. I always had all my cousins around. I had my grandparents around. I had my parents around. I had my uncles around - whatever.

I pick and choose my battles, but I overthink ever... -Action Bronson

I pick and choose my battles, but I overthink everything because I have to think about everything.

I grew up in the '90s. My goal isn't to be a '90s rapper, but I have little hints of '90s influence in my music. It's a modern approach to classic rap.

I'm naturally a nice person. I'm not trying to have any problems with people. I'm done with the drama and trouble. I want a stress-free life.

I don't put people down. I build people up. That's... -Action Bronson

I don't put people down. I build people up. That's how I always wanna be looked at.

The first rappers I ever got into were Wu-Tang, Mobb Deep, and Nas. Those are the guys. Those are the dudes that flipped my wig.

No one raps about food like I do. I rap about fine dishes - like, all kinds of things that only real chefs and real foodies are going to know about.

I worked on the line, I've been an executive chef, I've worked for the Mets, I've worked for various steakhouses, vegetarian restaurants, a lot of Middle Eastern stuff. I've worked my fair share of a lot of different things. I've worked at festivals and street fairs, you know? I've been through it all.

I'm into heavy duty, psychedelic, foreign music. T... -Action Bronson

I'm into heavy duty, psychedelic, foreign music. That's what I like listening to.

Did I collect baseball cards? I've got 10 books full of plastic in my mother's house. All the Upper Decks, the Fleers, the Fleer Ultras. My grandfather brought me to the trade shows. I collected Marvel cards, too.

You don't judge a book by a cover. I'm not your ty... -Action Bronson

You don't judge a book by a cover. I'm not your typical rap look.

Penmanship means a lot to me. I don't have cursive penmanship, though. I've created my own penmanship. It's very clear. Everyone can read it. I write things down all day long.

Everything is creative. It's all relative to me. No matter what, you've gotta use your imagination, use your senses.

I love to cook a meal for the so-called holidays. You always need the turkey. I like making a good BBQ brisket as well.

I hope I have a long career, but I really don't think about the future like that. I live, like, for right now, honestly. I take it however it comes.

I don't wanna be preached to. Unless it's in a bea... -Action Bronson

I don't wanna be preached to. Unless it's in a beautiful voice, I don't want that.

You have to take control of your own life, your own destiny, and your own careers. You can't leave everything up to someone else, 'cause then you can look at them and blame them.

If I would make a song dedicated to any woman, it would have to be my mom because, you know, she's been there since I came out of her. She would have to be the one... my mom or my daughter.

I'm still a huge Yankees fan. Growing up, Jeter was my guy, but Bernie Williams was my favorite player.

When I think of influential females in hip-hop, my... -Action Bronson

When I think of influential females in hip-hop, my mind goes to Foxy Brown, hands down.

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