Pro wrestling fans hail from various backgrounds, and many express their admiration through their own artistic creations. Numerous rappers have drawn inspiration from the charisma and spectacle of pro wrestling, celebrating its larger-than-life characters. Sycho Sid certainly exemplified a massive personality during his era.
Westside Gunn has paid homage to Sycho Sid with his upcoming album. A devoted wrestling fan, Westside Gunn has collaborated with former AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland on multiple occasions.
Gunn recently announced that his new album, “Still Praying,” is set to be released on November 1st. The album cover features a great photo of Sycho Sid.
During an Instagram post, Westside Gunn gave Sid his flowers while announcing his new album is on the way. He also hyped up that new album as a new chapter for his career.
@griseldarecords RECORDS presents… WESTSIDE GUNN “STILL PRAYING” Perfectly curated by WSGUNN NOV 1st 🦂⚖️ THIS IS FOR BIG DUMP, MICHELLE, GDAD, VIRGIL, CHINEGUN, SLY GREEN, KUTTER, SHOTS, BACON, BEHIND THE WALL and BUFFALO!!!!!! I promise y’all about to witness a new chapter in this sh*t starting NOW!!!! STILL PRAYING is the beginning of a new era of @griseldarecords I promise y’all I’m a make sure y’all never forget this sh*t, just support the ART and watch how life change for the better … FLYGOD IS AN AWESOME GOD, when everybody thought I was just chillin I was actually curating the illest ART (WRESTLING/FASHION/MUSIC) I ever Made but now it’s time to show y’all everything I been working on, I’m a show y’all why it’ll never be another WESTSIDE GUNN🤲🏽 #STILLPRAYING #GXFR #ART #CULTURE #CURATION #SUPERFLYGOD #thatFEELING #RAW #4THROPE #SUPPORTART
Sid sadly passed away on August 26, 2024. He fought cancer, but lost that battle. He will be remembered by his family, friends, and fans for years to come. Fans will also be able to pay tribute to Sid if they pick up Westside Gunn’s new album.
We have to think that Sid would have loved this homage on the Westside Gunn album. For more updates on this story, and so much more, please keep checking back with Ringside News.
If you’d like to stay up to date with Westside Gunn’s latest releases, you can check out his Spotify page.
