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."
F.A.M.E.
Freddie Gibbs Lyrics
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Fully auto, my only motto, forever thugging
Chevy on 6s, them Forgiatos ain't ever scrubbing
Watch honeys run through 100 bottles like it was nothing
We leave the club with two foreign models, her and her cousin
Niggas say that we the brand new thug life
Washing dirty money with this mic, I wish it was right
Tony said the world is yours, only if you plug right
My God, when they bury me, pray my casket be solid gold
Funeral packed with a separate section for all my hoes
Most niggas choose it and lose it quickly, but I was chose
Cook it and sell it, my mama smell it up in my clothes
Betyour favorite rapper get extorted for his paycheck
Mask on my skull, they ain't identify my face yet
We sticking suckers up, I hope they sticking to the cheddar
You pussy niggas might be rich but you ain't rich forever
And he can go hard, but I'ma go the hardest
Thugging from the start, don't get a nigga started
Came up in the realest, I know the streets starving
You know we with the business, my niggas go retarded
When we ride
When we ride on our enemies
Never hide from our enemies
'Til we ride our enemies
Fully loaded .45 on my enemies
I go, ha-ha-hard up on you motherfuckers
Immediately cock it back and spray one of you fucking suckers
You off-brand niggas get down with the punishment
It’s D-P-G, Dogg Pound, so who you want it with
Them gangbang niggas is active, capping shit in the active
With them old-school Tommy gun extended clip
I ride around the city in expensive whips
Should've known that them gangster niggas don’t trip
Flag swinging, me and Deep nigga, yeah we gangbanging
Bringing down the ashes if you niggas flaming
Aim for your dome, head shots, slug shots
Police put me throughout, 2-1 on my mugshot
Crazy-ass niggas, yeah we insane
Put the pistol in your mouth, blow out your brain
Bail out on eight million dollar bond
Soon as I hit the streets, nigga, it’s back on
Kill, kill, kill, murder, murder, murder
When I finger fuck my .45
I hit a nigga right between his eyes
Pull out the heat, make him dance, and do the dougie
Before I blow the back of his shit out, it can get ugly
Yes, y'all, I put his cherry pie on the wall
When I ride on my enemies, niggas know it’s uncut and raw
Mr. Bossalini, you can try to stand guard
But niggas like me be going Taliban hard
I spit grenades and piss bullets
Eat a bitch nigga for breakfast when I aim and pull it
Doing wonders for this bread, I Pillsbury these motherfuckers
When his doughboy die with the heat, I carry in my clutches
I’m a natural born rider, like my nigga Freddie Gibbs
Steady going hard and riding with steady clips
I been thugging from the beginning, you niggas soft as linen
I wear my black Jordans to match with my MAC-10
Kill, kill, kill, murder, murder, murder
The lyrics of Freddie Gibbs' F.A.M.E. are a gritty representation of the gangster lifestyle. Gibbs and his fellow rappers, Daz Dillinger and Spice 1, boast about their tough personas and the violent acts they commit, including murder and thuggery. The song paints a picture of these rappers living in lavish excess, surrounded by beautiful women and expensive cars all while flaunting their criminal exploits. F.A.M.E. is a song that celebrates the gangster lifestyle and highlights the sacrifices that come along with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Fully auto, my only motto, forever thugging
I only know how to live on the edge and I'll always be a gangster
Chevy on 6s, them Forgiatos ain't ever scrubbing
I'm driving a pimped out Chevy with expensive wheels that always look good
Watch honeys run through 100 bottles like it was nothing
Women are drinking expensive champagne like it's nothing, they're easily impressed by my status
We leave the club with two foreign models, her and her cousin
After clubbing, I leave with two beautiful women from another country
Niggas say that we the brand new thug life
People think we're a new type of gangster, but we've been here for a while
Washing dirty money with this mic, I wish it was right
I'm making money through illegal means, but I wish I could do it legally
Tell a song, sipping Perignon, fuck a Bud Light
I'm chilling and drinking the finest champagne, not cheap beer
Tony said the world is yours, only if you plug right
Refers to a line from Scarface, implying that success comes with connections and doing whatever it takes
My God, when they bury me, pray my casket be solid gold
When I die, I want to be buried in a luxurious gold casket
Funeral packed with a separate section for all my hoes
My funeral will be so big that there will be a section reserved for all my women
Most niggas choose it and lose it quickly, but I was chose
Most people can't handle this lifestyle and fail, but I was chosen to make it big
Cook it and sell it, my mama smell it up in my clothes
I'm involved in drug dealing, and my mother has noticed the smell on my clothes
Bet your favorite rapper get extorted for his paycheck
I bet that your favorite rapper is being forced to pay someone to keep up their image
Mask on my skull, they ain't identify my face yet
I wear a mask to avoid being identified by the authorities
We sticking suckers up, I hope they sticking to the cheddar
We're robbing people, and I hope they have a lot of money
You pussy niggas might be rich but you ain't rich forever
People who act like they're tough and rich won't stay that way forever
And he can go hard, but I'ma go the hardest
Other people may be intense, but I'm even more intense
Thugging from the start, don't get a nigga started
I've been gangster from the beginning, don't mess with me
Came up in the realest, I know the streets starving
I come from the roughest area, and people there are struggling to survive
You know we with the business, my niggas go retarded
We're serious about what we do, and my gang members are crazy
When we ride
When we travel by car or on foot with the intent to commit crimes
When we ride on our enemies
When we go after people who have wronged us or our gang
Never hide from our enemies
We won't back down and hide from the people who want to hurt us
'Til we ride our enemies
We'll keep going after our enemies until we defeat them
Fully loaded .45 on my enemies
I'm carrying a firearm to use against my enemies
I go, ha-ha-hard up on you motherfuckers
I'm aggressive and not afraid to go after anyone who gets in my way
Immediately cock it back and spray one of you fucking suckers
I'm quick to take action and shoot anyone who threatens me
You off-brand niggas get down with the punishment
People who are not part of our gang will be punished if they cross us
It’s D-P-G, Dogg Pound, so who you want it with
I'm part of the Dogg Pound Gang, so don't mess with us
Them gangbang niggas is active, capping shit in the active
Our gang is active and shooting people in the streets
With them old-school Tommy gun extended clip
We have access to old-school weapons with extended ammunition
I ride around the city in expensive whips
I drive around the city in luxury cars
Should've known that them gangster niggas don’t trip
People should know not to mess with gangsters, because we don't hesitate to take action
Flag swinging, me and Deep nigga, yeah we gangbanging
We're representing our gang and showing it off to others
Bringing down the ashes if you niggas flaming
We will beat and destroy whoever opposes us, even if it means ruining their reputation
Aim for your dome, head shots, slug shots
We're aiming to kill and going for head shots
Police put me throughout, 2-1 on my mugshot
I've been arrested before and have a record
Crazy-ass niggas, yeah we insane
We're a group of crazy and insane people
Put the pistol in your mouth, blow out your brain
We're not afraid to use guns to hurt or kill people
Bail out on eight million dollar bond
If I get arrested, I'll be able to pay a large amount of money to get out of jail
Soon as I hit the streets, nigga, it’s back on
As soon as I'm free from jail, I'll go back to my gangster lifestyle
When I finger fuck my .45
When I handle and shoot my gun
I hit a nigga right between his eyes
I'm an accurate shooter and can hit someone right in the forehead
Pull out the heat, make him dance, and do the dougie
I'll make someone move around uncontrollably when I shoot them
Before I blow the back of his shit out, it can get ugly
Things can get violent and messy before I kill someone
Yes, y'all, I put his cherry pie on the wall
Refers to shooting someone in the head and leaving the bloody mess on a wall
When I ride on my enemies, niggas know it’s uncut and raw
When I go after my enemies, I'm going in with full force and violence
Mr. Bossalini, you can try to stand guard
People who try to guard against me won't necessarily succeed
But niggas like me be going Taliban hard
I'm as tough and violent as members of the Taliban
I spit grenades and piss bullets
I'm dangerous and can cause harm with ease
Eat a bitch nigga for breakfast when I aim and pull it
I'm so violent that I'll kill someone easily, like it's nothing
Doing wonders for this bread, I Pillsbury these motherfuckers
I'm making a lot of money, and I'm taking advantage of people to get it
When his doughboy die with the heat, I carry in my clutches
When someone is killed because of drugs, I take advantage of the situation to make money
I’m a natural born rider, like my nigga Freddie Gibbs
I'm naturally tough and gangster, like my friend Freddie Gibbs
Steady going hard and riding with steady clips
I'm always involved in criminal activity, and I'm always well-prepared
I been thugging from the beginning, you niggas soft as linen
I've been involved in gangster activity for a long time, and most people can't handle it
I wear my black Jordans to match with my MAC-10
I'm stylish but also dangerous, and I wear sneakers that match my gun
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DELMAR ARNAUD, FREDDIE GIBBS, ROBERT BROWN, RONALD LA TOUR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
craft 1234
This beat is unreal hopefully freddie starts rapping on these again this is a hidden gem
Knowledge
I just discovered Gibbs.
This one of the hardest tracks I ever heard in my life.
Shining one.Dragon heart
Dis shit go hard as fuk
Aaron
Still slaps in 2021! Nobody on Gibbs level!
Tarun Freestone
This is Freddie’s greatest Album of all time…….. Lay It Down, Certified Live, Have u Seen Her, F.A.M.E and the best song to lift heavy weights too…….. D.O.A
cromare 90
I wanna hear more from this killa trio.. I dont like today's rap but luckily I found Freddie G, you are saving me Freddie.
Derrick Coleman
listen to T ROCK IF YOU like this kind of rap
miztafoe1foelife
Gibbs Went In... And His Selection Of Featured Artists Made The Track Dangerous.. Good Work... Never Doubted Gibbs Foe 1 Minute... 'Salute'
YNI the boxer
Can't believe I was 16 listening to this, im thankful asf for the music I've found in my life. I feel like most people aren't as lucky
getownedson69
love to anyone keeping pacs soul alive.. together were strong... he planted seeds in our heads its time to let our thoughts grow into actions