Freddie Gibbs

Not to be confused with Fredia Gibbs.

Freddie Gibbs
Gibbs performing in 2014
Gibbs performing in 2014
Background information
Birth nameFredrick Jamel Tipton
Also known as
  • Gangsta Gibbs
  • Freddie Kane
  • Kane
  • Freddie Forgiato
  • Big Boss Rabbit
  • Steel City Stick-Up Kid
Born (1982-06-14) June 14, 1982 (age 42)
Gary, Indiana, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
DiscographyFreddie Gibbs discography
Years active2004–present[2]
Labels
Member of
Children2

Fredrick Jamel Tipton (born June 14, 1982), better known by his stage name Freddie Gibbs, is an American rapper. He signed with Interscope Records in 2006 and recorded his debut album for the label; however, its release was cancelled and he was dropped from the label due to executive shakeups. Gibbs later signed with Young Jeezy's CTE World in 2011 and released a number of mixtapes through the label, including his highly acclaimed Baby Face Killa (2012).[3][4][5]

After leaving CTE in early 2013, Gibbs formed his own label ESGN, namesake of his debut studio album released in June of that year. His second and third albums, Shadow of a Doubt (2015) and You Only Live 2wice (2017) were both met with positive critical and lukewarm commercial reception—the latter contained no guest appearances. His fourth album, Freddie (2018), was met with critical acclaim, while his fifth album and major label debut, Soul Sold Separately (2022) was released by Warner Records and peaked at number 11 on the Billboard 200. In addition, he has released four collaborative albums; two with Madlib (as MadGibbs): Piñata (2014) and Bandana (2019); and two with the Alchemist: Fetti (2018, also with Currensy) and Alfredo (2020)—the latter received a nomination for Best Rap Album at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.[6]

His guest appearance on Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign's 2024 song, "Back to Me", peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became his first entry on the chart, though he remains uncredited on the official version.

  1. ^ Beaumont, Mark (September 4, 2014). "Freddie Gibbs review – tales of thug life carried off with devil's panache". The Guardian. Archived from the original on September 18, 2014. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
  2. ^ David Jeffries. "Freddie Gibbs". AllMusic. Archived from the original on May 10, 2019. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
  3. ^ Bosman, Chris (October 5, 2012). "Album Review: Freddie Gibbs - BFK". Consequence of Sound. Archived from the original on September 27, 2013. Retrieved July 20, 2013.
  4. ^ "Freddie Gibbs: BFK | Album Reviews". Pitchfork. July 10, 2013. Archived from the original on September 29, 2018. Retrieved July 28, 2013.
  5. ^ "Freddie Gibbs - 'BFK' Album Review - Pop matters". Pop Matters. June 8, 2013. Archived from the original on September 28, 2013. Retrieved July 14, 2013.
  6. ^ Thorpe, Isha (November 24, 2020). "Freddie Gibbs reacts to Grammy nomination: "I told yall niggaz"". Revolt. Retrieved December 2, 2020.