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Conflicted | |
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Directed by | Amire K. Reed |
Written by | Duece King |
Produced by | Benny the Butcher (exec.) Westside Gunn Duece King |
Starring | Benny the Butcher Westside Gunn |
Music by | WillieStaxx |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Conflicted is an American 2021 crime drama film by Amire K. Reed. It was written by Duece King, and stars Griselda rappers Benny the Butcher and Westside Gunn. [1] [2]
Released January 15, 2021, the film originally priced at $25 for a digital copy, but was later added to Amazon Prime Video. Westside Gunn received backlash after saying if one couldn't afford the movie, they should "stop fuckin wit Griselda". [3]
Tom Breihan of Stereogum gave the film a mixed review, saying: "I probably had more fun thinking about the movie than I did watching it. It’s fun to think about, though. And if the rap-crew movie returns, that’ll be fun, too". [4]
A soundtrack album was announced in December 2020, [6] and was released one week before the film, titled Griselda & BSF: Conflicted (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Album. [7] It contained features from Armani Caesar, Boldy James, Dave East, Lloyd Banks and Smoke DZA. [3] It received a 6.7 from Pitchfork. [8]
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