Freddie Gibbs

Freddie Gibbs earned his first Billboard Hot 100 entry in 2024 through an uncredited appearance on ¥$'s “Back to Me,” a Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign track that reached number 26. Born Fredrick Jamel Tipton on June 14, 1982, the Gary, Indiana rapper had spent years building a catalog that moved between solo records, mixtapes, and closely focused producer collaborations.

Gibbs signed with Interscope Records in 2006 and recorded a debut album for the label, but executive shakeups led to the project’s cancellation and his departure. He joined Young Jeezy’s CTE World in 2011, releasing several mixtapes through the label, including 2012’s acclaimed Baby Face Killa. After leaving CTE in early 2013, he formed ESGN and released his debut studio album, ESGN, that June.

His next solo albums, Shadow of a Doubt in 2015 and You Only Live 2wice in 2017, received positive critical responses; the latter was released without guest appearances. The 2018 commercial mixtape Freddie also drew acclaim and preceded his 2020 signing with Warner Records. His major-label debut, Soul Sold Separately, arrived in 2022 and peaked at number 11 on the Billboard 200. His fifth studio album, You Only Die 1nce, followed in 2024 and narrowly entered the chart.

Collaboration has been central to Gibbs’ recorded work. With Madlib, he released Piñata in 2014 and Bandana in 2019. His projects with the Alchemist include 2018’s Fetti, also featuring Currensy, 2020’s Alfredo, and Alfredo 2 in 2025. Alfredo received a nomination for Best Rap Album at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.