Freddie Gibbs

Name: Freddie Gibbs (Fredrick Jamel Tipton)
Date of Birth: June 14, 1982
City: Gary, Indiana
Country: USA
Genre: Hip-Hop, Gangsta Rap, Trap, Neo-Soul
Band/Group Members: Solo artist
Roles: Rapper, singer-songwriter, actor

Born Fredrick Jamel Tipton on June 14, 1982, in Gary, Indiana, Freddie Gibbs is a rapper and actor known for his gritty lyricism and versatile flow. Raised in a struggling steel town, he started rapping in 2004 with Full Metal Jackit. Signed to Interscope in 2006, he was dropped before his debut due to label changes. Joining Young Jeezy’s CTE World in 2011, he released Baby Face Killa (2012) before going independent with his label ESGN, dropping ESGN (2013). His acclaimed albums PiΓ±ata (2014) and Bandana (2019) with Madlib, and Alfredo (2020) with The Alchemist, earned critical praise, with Alfredo snagging a Grammy nod. His 2024 album You Only Die 1nce and the upcoming Alfredo 2 (July 25, 2025) showcase his evolution. A father of three, Gibbs also stars in films like Down With The King (2021) and Night Patrol (2025). Despite feuds and a 2016 legal battle (acquitted), his billion-plus streams and raw storytelling make him a hip-hop heavyweight.