Real Name: Fredrick Jamel Tipton

Aliases: Gangsta Gibbs, Freddie Kane, Big Rabbit

BORN:

Jun 14, 1982

AGE:

42

NET WORTH:

$3 million

HEIGHT:

6'0

BIO

The musical output of Grammy Award-nominated rapper Freddie Gibbs ranks him among some of the most productive and consistent MCs in the game today. Hailing from Gary, Indiana, he signed with Interscope Records in 2006 and recorded a debut album, but was dropped from the label after its management changed and his album went unreleased. But that setback was just a setup for Gibbs to chart his own course in the game. After leaving Jeezy's CTE in 2013, Gangsta Gibbs formed his own label, ESGN, and released his debut studio album of the same name in June 2013. Since then, he has gone on to release four solo studio albums, as well as four collaborative albums. He partnered with Madlib for the critically acclaimed Piñata (2014) and Bandana (2019). He also teamed up with fellow production legend The Alchemist for Fetti in 2018 and Alfredo in 2020, which received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap Album.

PROPS

He’s one of the few notable rappers from Gary, Indiana
Received his first Grammy nomination in 2020 for Best Rap Album for Alfredo
Released two albums each with legendary producers Madlib and The Alchemist
Formed his label, ESGN, in 2013
His music has been featured in Grand Theft Auto V and NBA 2K22
Signed to Warner Records in June 2020

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Top Freddie Gibbs Questions

What college did Freddie Gibbs attend?

Freddie Gibbs attended Ball State on a football scholarship but was eventually expelled.

What religion does Freddie Gibbs follow?

Freddie Gibbs doesn't follow an organized religion, although he does identify as a Muslim.

Who are Freddie Gibbs' influences?

Freddie Gibbs has cited Scarface, 2Pac, JAY-Z, DMX and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony among his influences.

What was the first label Freddie Gibbs was signed to?

Freddie Gibbs signed to Interscope in the mid 2000s before being dropped in 2006 due to the departure of Joe Weinberger, the man who signed him.

How many kids does Freddie Gibbs have?

Freddie Gibbs has three children: a daughter, Irie Jane Gibbs (born in 2015); a son, Ethan (born in 2019); and another daughter, Charlie (born in 2020).

Freddie Gibbs

Real name: Fredrick Jamel Tipton

Aliases: Gangsta Gibbs, Freddie Kane, Big Rabbit

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