Album: Westside Gunn Вђ“ Hitler Wears Hermes 10 [... May 2026

The production on 10 is a masterclass in atmosphere. From the haunting, stripped-back loops of The Alchemist and Daringer to the unexpected, high-energy surge of Swizz Beatz on "Science Class," the album feels like a curated gallery walk. It balances the "drumless" soulful sophistication that Gunn popularized with moments of pure, unfiltered boom-bap aggression.

Gunn has always been a "wrestling promoter" at heart, and 10 features a star-studded card. The chemistry remains unmatched:

When Westside Gunn announced the conclusion of the Hitler Wears Hermes series, the expectations were skyscraper-high. 10 doesn’t just meet those expectations—it blows them out of the water, acting as a definitive museum piece for the movement Gunn built from the ground up. ALBUM: Westside Gunn – Hitler Wears Hermes 10 [...

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Westside Gunn himself remains the ultimate master of ceremonies. While he may not technicality-outrap his guests, his ad-libs, charismatic delivery, and sheer presence tie the project together. Whether he’s rapping about shooting out of a Maybach or the fine textures of a Celine jacket, he makes the listener feel like they are front row at a Paris fashion show that’s being held in a crack house. The production on 10 is a masterclass in atmosphere

Westside Gunn’s Hitler Wears Hermes 10 (or simply 10 ) isn't just an album; it’s a victory lap for the curator-in-chief of Griselda Records. Serving as the grand finale to his decade-long series, the project captures the essence of Buffalo’s finest: high-art luxury meeting the grit of the gutter. The Masterpiece of Griselda Curation: A Look at '10'

Securing verses from Black Star (Mos Def & Talib Kweli) and Run The Jewels elevates the project from a street classic to a hip-hop event. Gunn has always been a "wrestling promoter" at

Hearing Gunn, Conway the Machine , and Benny the Butcher trade verses on "George Bondo" and "Science Class" reminds listeners why Griselda became a global phenomenon.