Action Bronson Gets A Little High During "Tiny Desk" Performance

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 18: Action Bronson performs on stage during Riot Fest 2022 at Douglass Park on September 18, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images)
Action Bronson was on cloud nine during his latest concert.

Action Bronson's love of weed is no secret. He has spoken at length about it on many occasions. For example, he spoke with Variety a few years ago about the inspiration behind his New York Times best-selling book "Stoned Beyond Belief." “I love overstimulation,” the Queens, New York rapper says. "This book is exactly what I wanted to project, how I feel every moment in my life."

The laid-back star also believes that the psychoactive drug should be legalized for the masses. "I think it should be readily available for everybody. But the main goal is that it’s medicine and it’s there for one and all to enjoy and love, to be treated properly." Most states are pushing to legalize weed, so his dream might come to fruition in the near future. In addition, he is similar to the greats like Notorious B.I.G., in that their creativity runs wild when on the herb.

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"It grounds me,” he laughs. “I’m hyperactive and have all kinds of mental situations, and I feel like weed, this beautiful plant, broadens my outlook. Smoking hash all day broadens my outlook, it chills me out, it allows me to not get overanxious and to think faster." Bronson proved his point by putting on a great Tiny Desk performance. Along with his band, Human Growth Hormone, he was able to keep his cool and rock the stage for a five-song half-hour show.

In true Bronson fashion, he admits, "I also want to let you know the edibles just hit and I’ve been pretty good so far. I’ve been holding my s**t together." What are your overall thoughts on Action Bronson's trippy performance for NPR's Tiny Desk? Did you know about Action's passion for cannabis? Why do you think most rappers work more creatively when they are high? Be sure to tell us all of your thoughts in the comments section below. Keep it locked with HNHH for all news around music.

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Zachary Horvath is one of the Music Freelance News Writers at HotNewHipHop and has held that title since August 2023. Prior to this position, he held another freelance gig covering local high school football, girls and boys varsity basketball, in addition to recapping Cleveland Cavaliers games remotely. He's taken the previous experience and used it to become a jack of all trades at HotNewHipHop. Zach has thoroughly enjoyed tackling some of the trending topics in sports, with a larger focus on hip-hop and pop culture. Some of those include Bronny James's draft stock, a multitude of angles swirling around the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef, as well as Diddy's arrest and lawsuits. Separate from the headlines that everyone wants to hear about, he was fortunate enough to help spread Zaytoven's current thoughts at the time around mid-December in 2023. Even though being able to give his expertise on these stories is fulfilling, being able to share his passion for releases trumps that ever so slightly. Having the chance to express his excitement indirectly about what he thinks our readers should be checking out/revisiting grows his passion for writing that much more.
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