Freddie Gibbs
- Real Name: Fredrick Tipton
- Nicknames: Eastside Slim, Gangsta Gibbs
- Hometown: Gary, Indiana
- Label: ESGN
Freddie Gibbs’ Manager Shares Their 14-Year Journey From Major Label Failure to Independent Conquest
The story of Freddie Gibbs and Ben "Lambo" Lambert is one of belief and patience.
30 Best Hip-Hop and R&B Albums of the Decade (So Far), Ranked
The 30 best hip-hop and R&B LPs since January 1, 2010.
Beat Break: Teddy Walton Shares the Story Behind His 5 Biggest Songs
We spoke with the mental health-conscious producer behind Kendrick's "LOVE.," GoldLink's "Crew" and more.
Freddie Gibbs Doesn't Have a New Album "Coming Soon," He Was Joking
Less than five weeks after releasing 'You Only Live 2wice,' Gangsta Gibbs jokingly teases another project.
Freddie Gibbs on Young Rappers Linked to Sexual Assault Allegations: Hip-Hop “Don’t Give a Fuck”
Sadly, recent cases seem to prove him correct.
Freddie Gibbs Refuses to Compare Himself to Tupac, Other Rappers Take Note
"For me to say that, I think I’d be oversteppin’ my boundaries."
Review: Freddie Gibbs Channels Tupac on Soul-Bearing 'You Only Live 2wice'
This album will satisfy fans who have wanted nothing more than to hear something new and refreshing from Gangster Gibbs.
The Return: Freddie Gibbs to Release 'You Only Live 2wice' on March 31
Watch the video for lead single "Crushed Glass" now.
5 Dream Hip-Hop Collaborations We're Speaking Into Existence
These pairings make too much sense to never happen.
Curren$y & Freddie Gibbs Share Plans to Release EP in 2017
Spitta is bringing Gibbs along for a fittingly prolific start to his 2017.
Freddie Gibbs' Next Album is Made Up of Those Madlib Beats Kanye Passed On
Kanye decided not to use a gang of Madlib beats on "Pablo," but they're getting a second life breathed into them by Gangster Gibbs.
Freddie Gibbs is Making the Rawest Music Videos in Hip-Hop
An in-depth look at how Gangster Gibbs is turning his raw lyrics into cinematic visuals filled with lust, drugs and actual crack smoke.
"It Can Really F*ck You Up Mentally": How Our Favorite Rappers Handle Online Criticism
We talked to Freddie Gibbs, Alex Wiley and Locksmith about making music in the age of the comment thread.
Rappers Are Making Big Money Selling Weed—Legally
With marijuana becoming a legitimate source of revenue, we take a look at the rap entrepreneurs venturing into the business of bongs.