Hailing from Gary, Indiana, a place whose murder and crime rates have ranked it several times at the top of the "Most Dangerous Cities" list, Freddie Gibbs is the true definition of a street survivor. Raised on Gary's east side, Gibbs lived the hard life firsthand in a run-down industrial community plagued with vice and ignored by the establishment. After playing at Ball State on a football scholarship, Gibbs was kicked out of college. Over the next few years he went through court-ordered boot camp, joined and got discharged from the military, and held down a series of 9 to 5 jobs without success. Feeling like the system had failed him, Gibbs turned to hustling; pimping and selling crack out of a local house. Inspired by rappers like UGK, The Geto Boys, and 2Pac, Gibbs started rhyming about his life and the issues facing urban youth in Gary and the countless other impoverished cities just like it. Gibbs is the first rapper signed to a major label from Gary.
The Steel City's most famous musical residents to date are the Jackson 5, whose name still adorns a marquee on a falling-apart theater in Gary's blighted downtown. His desire to rep the Midwest and his city led Gibbs to start recording mixtapes and pushing them online as well as the streets, where he quickly began garnering fans drawn to his original style, diverse flows, and deeply personal lyrics about his experience as a young black man growing up below the poverty line in a forgotten American city.
Freddie has worked with respected producers like Madlib, Red Spyda, Just Blaze, Buckwild, the Alchemist, Polow Da Don, and Collipark among many others. Gibbs cites Houston rap and Pac as his major influences, and it shows in his ability to alternate between chillingly tense street stories of violence and laid back comedic tales about women and weed. Ultimately Gibbs shows and proves with his rhymes, which demonstrate the promise of a legend in the making. His skills, wit, and street credibility establish Freddie Gibbs as a true artist. He's ready to represent for Gary, the Midwest, and anyone who relates to the struggle of inner city life. As Gibbs tells it: "My music is definitely on some gangsta shit. That's what I was raised on and what I witnessed. How can I speak on anything else?" "Become a fan now, or become one later."
All Glass
Freddie Gibbs Lyrics
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Steppin' on this shit, slidin' on that shit
Praise the Lord, baby
Yeah, money in the church pot
Your nephew work for me, got bundles in his church socks
Big bunny rabbit, I drop a package, my youngins down to slide
Shot up your Escalade, I bought 'em all, Playstation 5
You get released if they don't find a witness or the burner
Guess that's why Chapo dug the tunnel and smoked all the workers
Namu Myoho Renge Kyo, my coca do the Tina Turner
Kyrie Irving, Uncle Fred had his strap to the head
Better get that boy to the doctor before them bullets spread
Hit that nigga twice, he was leakin', but is he dead or not?
Followed him to the hospital, shoot it out in the parking lot
My nuts dropped, first I got money and then the power
Bitch I'm in this shit, like Burberry shirts at baby showers
Shot these kids on her face, give yo' wifey a baby shower
East side is the army, go get you a navy tower, what's up, bitch?
'Caine train, nigga, I'ma keep this shit movin', fuck it
'Caine, let's go (haha, yo)
Yeezy's on, but I ain't never seen a Sunday service
They dealin' with some Afghani gangsters made a purchase
Don't do no crimes with no rappers, nigga, you know the verdict
They shot up Troy Maserati, I know that nigga nervous
Bitch, I got the shit they hit Rickey with, keep it in the ride
Drop a forty-two seven-fifty on automatic drive
Bitches had to get checked, they neglect to respect a nigga mind
Treat a ho like Andre 3000 ain't fuck with Caroline
An undercover Saturday lover, Alex O'Neal
I keep a chicken cluckin', dope fiend fiendin', fuck it, my wheels on
A nigga from the G' with a foreign automobile
And county sheriffs and the feds wanna put me under the jail
Had to back away from the scale, these snakes movin' in tall grass
Ball 'til I fall, never pass the ball with my bald ass
Aaron Hall fuckin' these hoes, don't need no hall pass
Straight drop right on the table and it was all glass (all glass)
Hahaha, yeah, nigga
Straight drop right on the table, it was all glass, walked away
Uh
You got one part of that wrong
This (this) is not meth (is not meth)
"Steppin' on this shit, slidin' on that shit, Praise the Lord, baby." is the opening line of Freddie Gibbs's "All Glass," a song heavily centered around his drug-dealing lifestyle in his hometown of Gary, Indiana. "All Glass" is a slang term for crystal meth, and the entirety of the song is riddled with references to drug use and distribution. The line "money in the church pot" refers to his ability to use the church as a front to launder his cash. Gibbs also references his nephews handling drug bundles in their socks, and the use of code words, like "Namu Myoho Renge Kyo," for drug-related activities. He goes on to talk about shootings and hospital visits, implying that he doesn't care about the consequences of his actions. Overall, the song paints a vivid picture of the life of a drug dealer, and the consequences that come with it.
The song was produced by The Alchemist, a well-known producer in the hip-hop industry, who has worked with artists like Eminem and Action Bronson. It features Gibbs's signature aggressive style and strong storytelling abilities. Released in 2020 as part of the album "Alfredo," the track was praised for its unique combination of storytelling, production, and lyricism, cementing it as a fan favorite.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, yeah
Introduction to the song
Steppin' on this shit, slidin' on that shit
Walking around drugs to make a deal
Praise the Lord, baby
Acknowledging that the deal might go well or thanking for the opportunity
Yeah, money in the church pot
Money made from drug deals going to the church as a bribe
Your nephew work for me, got bundles in his church socks
Using a kid to transport drugs in a bag hidden in church socks
Big bunny rabbit, I drop a package, my youngins down to slide
Hiding drugs in a conspicuous location and having his accomplices quickly retrieve them
Shot up your Escalade, I bought 'em all, Playstation 5
Aggressively shooting up cars belonging to rivals and buying off witnesses with Playstation 5's
They hold you for three days if you a suspect for a recent murder
Police can detain suspects for up to three days while investigating a murder
You get released if they don't find a witness or the burner
Suspects are released if no witnesses or evidence are found implicating them in the murder
Guess that's why Chapo dug the tunnel and smoked all the workers
Referencing how infamous drug lord El Chapo escaped prison by digging a tunnel and killing those involved to keep it secret
Namu Myoho Renge Kyo, my coca do the Tina Turner
Referencing a chant from Buddhism and stating that his drugs have a strong effect on people
Kyrie Irving, Uncle Fred had his strap to the head
Referencing basketball player Kyrie Irving and how his uncle Fred had a gun to his head
Better get that boy to the doctor before them bullets spread
Urging someone to seek medical help for a gunshot wound before it becomes fatal
Hit that nigga twice, he was leakin', but is he dead or not?
Describing how someone was shot twice and may or may not have died
Followed him to the hospital, shoot it out in the parking lot
Going to the hospital and getting into a gunfight in the parking lot
My nuts dropped, first I got money and then the power
Feeling like a man after gaining success and power
Bitch I'm in this shit, like Burberry shirts at baby showers
Stating that he is heavily involved in the drug game, even in inappropriate settings
Shot these kids on her face, give yo' wifey a baby shower
Implying he had sex with someone and then ejaculated on their face, switching the subject to hosting a baby shower to show a lack of empathy
East side is the army, go get you a navy tower, what's up, bitch?
Suggesting that the East side is military-like and superior, taunting rivals to try and defend themselves
'Caine train, nigga, I'ma keep this shit movin', fuck it
Expressing his determination to keep selling drugs and not caring about the consequences
'Caine, let's go (haha, yo)
Taunting rivals and celebrating his own success
Yeezy's on, but I ain't never seen a Sunday service
Wearing popular brand Yeezy but never attending church
They dealin' with some Afghani gangsters made a purchase
Dealing with gangsters from Afghanistan who purchased drugs from him
Don't do no crimes with no rappers, nigga, you know the verdict
Warning others not to commit crimes with rappers because it will result in a harsher punishment due to their celebrity status
They shot up Troy Maserati, I know that nigga nervous
Referring to someone named Troy who had their car shot up, indicating that they should be scared
Bitch, I got the shit they hit Rickey with, keep it in the ride
Claiming to have drugs used to attack someone named Rickey, and hiding them in a car
Drop a forty-two seven-fifty on automatic drive
Buying a luxury car worth $42,750 with an automatic transmission
Bitches had to get checked, they neglect to respect a nigga mind
Asserting dominance over women who disrespected him
Treat a ho like Andre 3000 ain't fuck with Caroline
Comparing how he treats women to how rapper Andre 3000 sings about not treating women well, referencing his song 'Hey Ya!'
An undercover Saturday lover, Alex O'Neal
Referencing R&B artist Alex O'Neal and having a secret relationship with someone on Saturdays
I keep a chicken cluckin', dope fiend fiendin', fuck it, my wheels on
Continuing to sell drugs despite the risks and keeping a low-profile
A nigga from the G' with a foreign automobile
Someone from the ghetto with a luxury car
And county sheriffs and the feds wanna put me under the jail
Facing scrutiny and legal troubles from multiple law enforcement agencies
Had to back away from the scale, these snakes movin' in tall grass
Leaving the drug trade due to increased risk from rivals and law enforcement
Ball 'til I fall, never pass the ball with my bald ass
Continuing to build his own wealth and not sharing it with others
Aaron Hall fuckin' these hoes, don't need no hall pass
Comparing himself to R&B singer Aaron Hall who was known for his sexual exploits
Straight drop right on the table and it was all glass (all glass)
Describing how drugs were sold and packaged, using glass as an indicator of purity and quality
Hahaha, yeah, nigga
Laughing and celebrating his success in the drug trade
Straight drop right on the table, it was all glass, walked away
Repeating the previous line and emphasizing how he had no problems with the drugs he sold
Uh
Closing the song
You got one part of that wrong
Correction to a previous statement
This (this) is not meth (is not meth)
Clarifying that the drugs sold in the song are not actually methamphetamine
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Daniel Alan Maman, Freddie Gibbs
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[Intro]
Yeah, yeah
Steppin' on this shit, slidinβ on that shit
Praise the Lord, baby
[Verse 1]
Yeah, money in theβ churchβ pot
Your nephew workβ for me, got bundles in hisβ church socks
Big bunny rabbit, I drop a package, my youngins down to slide
Shot up your Escalade, I bought 'em all, Playstation 5
They hold you for three days if you a suspect for a recent murder
You get released if they don't find a witness or the burner
Guess thatβs why Chapo dug the tunnelΒ and smoked all the workers
Namu MyΕhΕ Renge KyΕ,Β my coca do the Tina Turner
Kyrie Irving, Uncle Fred had his strap to the head
Better get that boy to the doctor before them bullets spread
Hit that nigga twice, he was leakin', but is he dead or not?
Followed him to the hospital, shoot it out in the parkin' lot
My nuts dropped, first I got money and then the power
Bitch, I'm in this shit, like Burberry shirts at baby showers
Shot these kids on her face, give yo' wifey a baby shower
East side is the army, go get you a navy tower, what's up, bitch?
[Interlude]
Kane train, nigga, I'ma keep this shit movin', fuck it
Kane, letβs go (Haha, yo)
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[Verse 2]
Yeezyβs on, but I ain't never seen a Sunday service
They dealinβ with some Afghani gangsters and made a purchase
Don't do no crimes with no rappers, nigga, you know the verdict
They shot up Troy Maserati, I know that nigga nervous
Bitch, I got the shit they hit Ricky with, keep it in the ride
Drop a forty-two seven-fifty on automatic drive
Bitches had to get checked, they neglect to respect a nigga mind
Treat a ho like AndrΓ© 3000 ain't fuck with Caroline
An undercover Saturday lover, Alex O'Neal
I keep a chicken cluckinβ, dope fiend fiendin', fuck it, my wheels on
A nigga from the G' with a foreign automobile
And county sheriffs and the feds wanna put me under the jail
Had to back away from the scale, these snakes movin' in tall grass
Ball 'til I fall, never pass the ball with my bald ass
Aaron Hall fuckin' these hoes, don't need no hall pass
Straight drop right on the table and it was all glass (All glass)
[Outro]
Hahaha, yeah, nigga
Straight drop right on the table, it was all glass, Walter White
Uh
You got one part of that wrong
ThisΒ (This)Β is not methΒ (Is not meth)
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Intro]
Yeah, yeah
Steppin' on this shit, slidinβ on that shit
Praise the Lord, baby
[Verse 1]
Yeah, money in theβ churchβ pot
Your nephew workβ for me, got bundles in hisβ church socks
Big bunny rabbit, I drop a package, my youngins down to slide
Shot up your Escalade, I bought 'em all, Playstation 5
They hold you for three days if you a suspect for a recent murder
You get released if they don't find a witness or the burner
Guess thatβs why Chapo dug the tunnel and smoked all the workers
Namu MyΕhΕ Renge KyΕ, my coca do the Tina Turner
Kyrie Irving, Uncle Fred had his strap to the head
Better get that boy to the doctor before them bullets spread
Hit that nigga twice, he was leakin', but is he dead or not?
Followed him to the hospital, shoot it out in the parkin' lot
My nuts dropped, first I got money and then the power
Bitch, I'm in this shit, like Burberry shirts at baby showers
Shot these kids on her face, give yo' wifey a baby shower
East side is the army, go get you a navy tower, what's up, bitch?
[Interlude]
Kane train, nigga, I'ma keep this shit movin', fuck it
Kane, letβs go (Haha, yo)
[Verse 2]
Yeezyβs on, but I ain't never seen a Sunday service
They dealinβ with some Afghani gangsters and made a purchase
Don't do no crimes with no rappers, nigga, you know the verdict
They shot up Troy Maserati, I know that nigga nervous
Bitch, I got the shit they hit Rickey with, keep it in the ride
Drop a forty-two seven-fifty on automatic drive
Bitches had to get checked, they neglect to respect a nigga mind
Treat a ho like AndrΓ© 3000 ain't fuck with Caroline
An undercover Saturday lover, Alex O'Neal
I keep a chicken cluckinβ, dope fiend fiendin', fuck it, my wheels on
A nigga from the G' with a foreign automobile
And county sheriffs and the feds wanna put me under the jail
Had to back away from the scale, these snakes movin' in tall grass
Ball 'til I fall, never pass the ball with my bald ass
Aaron Hall fuckin' these hoes, don't need no hall pass
Straight drop right on the table and it was all glass (All glass)
[Outro]
Hahaha, yeah, nigga
Straight drop right on the table, it was all glass, Walter White
Uh
You got one part of that wrong
ThisΒ (This)Β is not methΒ (Is not meth)
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Tyler Williams - Savage Breaks
The way the beat breaks down gives me goosebumps
P Sharma
Freddie is Top 10 all time no cap
Eric Stevens
My number one definitely
bigT
You can easily make that argument looking at his discography
Fairplay Terrific
@bigT For Real Yo He Has Both Quality And Quantity That's Impressive Across The Board. And He's Been Doing This For Over A Decade....
Prime Time
He nice but top 10 all time no fam maybe of this generation
PoloFlo βΌοΈ
Damn straight
Zak Rivera
That Breaking Bad at the end tho. Amazing scene, and a spectacular close to the album.
What a fuckin masterpiece
HokiePitcher22
I've never been more disappointed for an album to end yet more excited to start it right over....π₯
Scenery Aesthetic
After listening to this album thoroughly for a week now, and not thinking too much of this song initially, itβs easily my favorite on the album. Itβs all great but I keep coming back to this one. This is a top 5 Gibbs track of all time and one of Alchemists greatest beats in his enormous catalogue.