Freddie Gibbs
- Real Name: Fredrick Tipton
- Nicknames: Eastside Slim, Gangsta Gibbs
- Hometown: Gary, Indiana
- Label: ESGN
Freddie Gibbs, Saweetie & Earl Sweatshirt: Best of the Week
Freddie Gibbs, Saweetie, and Earl Sweatshirt, among others, had the best new songs on Audiomack this week.
Making a Post-Prison Rap Album
We break down post-prison albums by Freddie Gibbs, J Hus, and Meek Mill.
10 Best Alchemist Collaborative Projects, Ranked
We ranked veteran producer Alchemist’s 10 best collaborative projects. See you in the comments.
75 Best Hip-Hop and R&B Albums of 2019, Ranked
For the final time of 2019, we’ll see you in the comments.
Best Album Covers of 2019: Staff Picks
For your reading and viewing pleasure, here is our favorite album art of 2019.
Library Music Is Changing the Sampling Game In Hip-Hop
It’s been decades since sampling was uninhibited. Library music is changing everything.
Would You Rather Be the ‘GOAT’ or Be Yourself?
Is it better to be the greatest, or to be yourself?
For Freddie Gibbs, the Devil Is in the Details
“Madlib lets me tell my life story in such a cinematic way. Whenever I work with him, I don’t hear the songs, I see them.”
Freddie Gibbs & Madlib ‘Bandana’ 1 Listen Album Review
"'Bandana' is the definition of dope boy magic."
Freddie Gibbs & Madlib's 'Bandana' Sample Clearance Took "Almost a Year"
"Our team at RCA, they spent almost a year painstakingly clearing these songs."
ScHoolboy Q, Freddie Gibbs, 2 Chainz & More: Hip-Hop Headlines
All the latest hip-hop news in one place.
'Piñata,' 5 Years Later: How Madlib Brought the Best out of Freddie Gibbs
The essence of 'Piñata' is found beyond Freddie Gibbs' seemingly endless tales of cocaine-slanging and gangbanging.
Freddie Gibbs, Tierra Whack, Gunna & More: Hip-Hop Headlines
All the latest hip-hop news in one place.
Coke Raps Will Never Die
Coke raps serve more than just the clueless suburban kids who consume them, no questions asked.
Freddie Gibbs & Madlib's 'Bandana' Slated for Major Label Release
Freddie Gibbs is back on a major label.
Freddie Gibbs on Working with Madlib: You Can't Just Bang Out 10 Songs
"That's why it's gonna be so great, because it was really slow-cooked."
