| Unfortunately, Action Bronson has cancelled his set at Cactusfestival due to medical reasons. We received the following statement from his management: ‘Regrettably, due to illness we are forced to cancel Action Bronson’s performance.’ We are currently looking for a replacement. More news will follow as soon as possible. Inside this bear of a man resides an exceptionally talented and charismatic giant of American rap. Action Bronson, the chef-turned-rapper-turned-TV personality, is a phenomenon. His colourful personality, flawless flow, razor-sharp sense of humour and old-school East Coast swagger are a breath of fresh air in the world of hip-hop. The Queens-born rapper was born to an Albanian father and a Jewish mother and grew up in a cramped apartment surrounded by cousins, aunts and migrants who had fled the war in Kosovo. In the family restaurant downstairs, he developed his love of food, a recurring theme in his music and the focus of his acclaimed TV show ‘F*ck That’s Delicious’. A broken leg kept Bronson – whose real name is Ariyan Arslani – away from the kitchen. He used the unexpected free time to seriously pursue the rap career he had been toying with for some time. The rest is history: with his debut studio album ‘Mr. Wonderful’ (2015), following a string of highly acclaimed mixtapes, he instantly became one of hip-hop’s hottest names. Since then, Action Bronson has established himself as a pillar of alternative hip-hop, captivating audiences with his groove-heavy beats, laid-back vibe, larger-than-life personality and razor-sharp rhymes. His outstanding live shows – always backed by a full band and bursting with energy and bravado – rank among the very best and purest that contemporary hip-hop has to offer. Welcome to Cactusfestival, Young Baklava — knock ’em out the box, Bronson! |