New York, NY – February 12, 2026 – 4th Rope brought Buffalo’s historic Westside Gunn Day celebration to New York City in cinematic fashion Thursday night with the red carpet world premiere of Heels Have Eyes at AMC Lincoln Square. The screening marked the first time fans and media were able to experience the full event on the big screen ahead of its official YouTube release.
Originally held in Buffalo on Aug. 28, Heels Have Eyes commemorated the city’s first-ever official Westside Gunn Day, honoring the Grammy-nominated rapper, entrepreneur, and lifelong wrestling enthusiast. The groundbreaking event blended professional wrestling, hip hop, fashion, and art — reinforcing 4th Rope’s reputation for redefining live entertainment.
The Buffalo edition featured thrilling in-ring moments with The Hardys, Zilla Fatu, Real One, Mara Sade, Tiara James, and MVP, alongside live performances from Joey Bada$$, Bun B, and Styles P. The event stood as a cultural milestone for the city and a bold statement about the future of independent wrestling.
Thursday’s NYC premiere carried that same energy. The evening opened with a red carpet reception attended by Westside Gunn, Smoke DZA, NzO, Rome Streetz, Giant Leather, and other notable figures from music, wrestling, and media.
Theater doors opened at 6:15 PM, followed by opening remarks at 6:30 PM. At 6:35 PM sharp, the lights dimmed and the film began, delivering the Buffalo spectacle to a packed Manhattan audience.
Westside Gunn shared his vision behind the event:
“I’ve always loved wrestling, and to see Buffalo honor me with Westside Gunn Day is incredible. With 4th Rope, we’re doing something the world has never seen—merging hip hop, fashion, art and wrestling in a meaningful way. This special edition of Heels Have Eyes was my way of bringing the city together for an unforgettable celebration of culture and entertainment. I’m proud to now bring that experience to New York and to fans worldwide.”
Presented in partnership with DistroKid, the premiere underscored the synergy between music and wrestling culture. The collaboration added sonic energy to the cinematic experience and highlighted 4th Rope’s expanding creative ecosystem.
With the successful NYC premiere, Heels Have Eyes continues its momentum as a defining moment in modern independent wrestling — proving that the intersection of sport, music, and art is not only viable, but powerful.
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