Of all the wrestlers in AEW, you would be hard-pressed to find one who has their finger on the pulse of modern culture more than Swerve Strickland. The former AEW World Champion is a rapper, a podcaster, and a fashion icon. So, when he is asked about what he is currently listening to, fans are all ears. In a recent interview with Complex Sports, Swerve was asked what his favorite album of the moment is and he did not hesitate in his answer, naming the new album from the legendary rap group, Clipse.

A Phenomenal Album

When asked about the new Clipse album, Swerve called it “phenomenal.” He talked about his favorite songs from the album, naming “Fico” as a personal favorite and a “sleeper record” that many people may not be up on yet. He also mentioned “Chains and Whips” and “Ace Trumpets” as standout tracks. In fact, he said that he listened to “Ace Trumpets” so many times before it was even on streaming services.

Real Hip-Hop

Swerve also talked about how he can get his “fix from both” the new Clipse album and the new JackBoys album. He said that the two albums are very different in their feel, energy, waves, and frequency but that he can appreciate them both for their unique sounds. He called the new Clipse album “real hip-hop” with “hard lyrics” that are “dope” and “intricate.” He said that he can get his “fix from both” because he can appreciate both the lyricism of Clipse and the “high energy” and “vibe” of the JackBoys album. It’s clear that Swerve Strickland has a deep appreciation for hip-hop and his ear for quality music is just one more reason why he is one of the coolest wrestlers in the world today.

This Sunday, Swerve Strickland has a huge opportunity to once again become a world champion in AEW. He will be facing off against Kazuchika Okada for the AEW Unified World Championship at the highly anticipated Forbidden Door pay-per-view event. The event will be held in London, England, and will feature stars from both AEW and New Japan Pro Wrestling. Fans can watch Forbidden Door this Sunday, August 24th at 1 p.m. ET on pay-per-view, TrillerTV, and PPV.com.

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