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."
Freddie Soprano
Freddie Gibbs Lyrics
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Good killer, dope in my bloodstream, that's just how I live
Good killer, dope in my bloodstream, that's just how I'm dying
Before I go, pounds of kush and powder, that's all I'm buying
Started below motherfucking zero
First check that I got from rap
Man I raised my 'Lac and copped a kilo
Since then I ain't been back, straight transactions with my niggas
But I jumped right back on with the quickness
Freddie Willis to Freddie McClane, yippee ki-yay motherfuckers
I yelled out, Chichi, get that heron and that yay, motherfucker
We yelling fuck the world until it's over
I'm only halfway through my movie, ready to war with Sosa
Where my toaster? I got the breakfast for these niggas
Bitches, strudel their noodles
Snatch their hearts out like a Pop Tart
You're losing, we're moving through you
I'm the smoothest nigga doing this from L.A. to Philly
I feel like Kobe doing work, I just might tear my Achilles
If I don't take a load off, can't, gotta get this blow off
Bustas thought I would show up at his door
Told 'em knock the store off
Renovate these niggas' houses over quarters and ounces
I copped that Polo selling dolo, never had no allowance
That's on my mama, my mama know it
Some months electric, gas and water, we couldn't afford it
I'm soda whipping, yola stretching, hot water boiling
Fuck the police, 'cause if they catch us, straight to the toilets
And all my gangsta niggas know it
Nigga, test me, I'll send my some bullets with my reply
I'm straight for life, all I gotta do is stay back and die
A nigga diss me, I'll send my some bullets with my reply
I'm straight for life, all I gotta do is stay back and die
Dropping this pill in a cup of dope
Man, just take a breather, rappers is having seizures and strokes
Yeah, that type of shit make niggas sit back and stick to the smoke
Nigga dead before his thirties, an overdose ain't no joke
I ain't one for slacking on my habits
I brush my teeth with Hennessy, sleep with my automatic
My nigga hit my line, he 'bout to touch down with that package
I know the whole house is funky when they rip the package
Everlasting, headed for hell or the jail cell
Won't be a monkey for them crackers like I'm LL
So fuck a Cool J cookie, it's shrimp and lobster tail
I've got two dykes that'll throw a bike out in Lauderdale
All is well when I bail
Working that scale through the day and the night
This V and this L that I throw up don't stand for "Vampire Life"
So sorry Mr. Jones, twisting your fingers can get you gone
Shout out to the Lords, shout to the Folks, word to the Stones
Bitch I'm from where niggas don't survive
A real OG, I ain't start banging at twenty-five
Exotic taste, got exotic bitches, exotic rides
You just a neutron nigga, go work a 9-5
A 9-5 got my college girl to take a trip
Now she think she a gangster bitch
Said I'm the coldest nigga to spit this gangster shit since Jadakiss
Niggas can't go like Freddie Soprano, that's on the mob
Jeezy wrote me off, he traded the trapping for office jobs
But it's cool, nigga
Got my own plate, you can't feed me with your spoon, nigga
Get your paper, I'll let your partners play the fool, nigga
The real realest nigga in it
Way, way back I kept that strap with Lil' Rob in his Infiniti
Told me if I tried this rap, I'd be a legend 'fore I finish
Gangster G.I., what's the motherfucking business?
Nigga, he told me if I tried this rap, I'd be a legend 'fore I finish
Gangster G.I., what's the motherfucking business?
Nigga, we hit 'em up
Nigga, test me, I'll send my some bullets with my reply
I'm straight for life, all I gotta do is stay back and die
A nigga diss me, I'll send my some bullets with my reply
I'm straight for life, all I gotta do is stay back and die
The lyrics to Freddie Gibbs's "Freddie Soprano" highlight the harsh realities of a life of drug dealing and gang violence. Gibbs boasts about his ability to sell drugs, referencing how it's like taking a laxative because he shits on other dealers. He also talks about how he lives with drugs in his bloodstream and how he plans to die that way, with pounds of kush and powder being the only things he'll buy. Gibbs references his humble beginnings, starting from below zero and rising to fame with his first rap check, which he used to cop a kilo. He boasts about his resilience, falling off a few times but jumping right back on with his quickness. He also references the gang violence and tension between different groups and how he's always prepared for whatever comes his way, from the police catching him with drugs to rivals trying to take him out.
Line by Line Meaning
Shitting on niggas, my raps is laxative
My lyrics are so powerful that they make a lot of people uncomfortable.
Good killer, dope in my bloodstream, that's just how I live
I am a skilled musician and drugs play a big part in my music and lifestyle.
Good killer, dope in my bloodstream, that's just how I'm dying
My drug use is likely to cause my death in the long run.
Before I go, pounds of kush and powder, that's all I'm buying
I plan on going out in a blaze of glory, consuming all the drugs I can.
Started below motherfucking zero
I started my life with nothing and had to work hard to get where I am.
First check that I got from rap
Referring to the first paycheck he got from making music.
Man I raised my 'Lac and copped a kilo
After getting that first payday, I upgraded my car and bought a large amount of drugs to sell.
Since then I ain't been back, straight transactions with my niggas
I stopped working 9-5 corporate jobs to focus solely on my illegal drug dealings.
Few times your boy fell off
I experienced a few setbacks in my career and personal life.
But I jumped right back on with the quickness
I was able to recover and get back on my feet quickly.
Freddie Willis to Freddie McClane, yippee ki-yay motherfuckers
I am changing my name from Willis to McClane, which is a reference to the Die Hard movie series.
We yelling fuck the world until it's over
I have a nihilistic attitude towards life, which is reflected in my music.
I'm only halfway through my movie, ready to war with Sosa
I see my life as a movie and I am only halfway through it. I am prepared to go to war with anyone who challenges me.
Where my toaster? I got the breakfast for these niggas
I am ready to attack my enemies and serve them their final meal.
Bitches, strudel their noodles
I make women fall for me and manipulate them to do my bidding.
Snatch their hearts out like a Pop Tart
I am able to break women's hearts easily.
You're losing, we're moving through you
I will outsmart and outrun my rivals.
I'm the smoothest nigga doing this from L.A. to Philly
I am the best at what I do and it shows from coast to coast.
I feel like Kobe doing work, I just might tear my Achilles
I am confident in my abilities, but I know that I am also vulnerable and can get hurt.
If I don't take a load off, can't, gotta get this blow off
I work hard and am addicted to drugs, so I have to keep working to support my habit.
Bustas thought I would show up at his door
People underestimate me and think I am not capable of causing them harm.
Told 'em knock the store off
I am willing to rob or steal in order to get what I want.
Renovate these niggas' houses over quarters and ounces
I can easily make a lot of money by selling small amounts of drugs.
I copped that Polo selling dolo, never had no allowance
I have always been self-reliant and made my own money without any help from others.
That's on my mama, my mama know it
My mother knows that I have always been independent and resourceful.
Some months electric, gas and water, we couldn't afford it
I grew up in poverty and struggled to pay basic bills some months.
I'm soda whipping, yola stretching, hot water boiling
I am skilled at making drugs and have perfected my methods.
Fuck the police, 'cause if they catch us, straight to the toilets
I hate the police and think that they are corrupt and cruel.
And all my gangsta niggas know it
My fellow gang members understand and share my hatred of the police.
Nigga, test me, I'll send my some bullets with my reply
I am not to be messed with and will retaliate with violence if provoked.
I'm straight for life, all I gotta do is stay back and die
I have committed myself to a life of crime and will never leave it until I die.
Dropping this pill in a cup of dope
I am mixing drugs together to increase their potency.
Man, just take a breather, rappers is having seizures and strokes
I am concerned for the health of my fellow musicians who abuse drugs as much as I do.
Yeah, that type of shit make niggas sit back and stick to the smoke
Seeing the negative consequences of drug use makes some people want to quit using them.
Nigga dead before his thirties, an overdose ain't no joke
A lot of young black men die from drug overdoses, which is a serious problem.
I ain't one for slacking on my habits
I have a strong addiction to drugs and am not willing to quit.
I brush my teeth with Hennessy, sleep with my automatic
I am always carrying a gun and even bring it to bed with me.
My nigga hit my line, he 'bout to touch down with that package
My friend is bringing some drugs to sell and has contacted me to pick them up.
I know the whole house is funky when they rip the package
I can tell when drugs are being used by the smell in the air.
Everlasting, headed for hell or the jail cell
I know that my life of crime will lead me to an early death or a long prison sentence.
Won't be a monkey for them crackers like I'm LL
I refuse to be a pawn or a slave to white people like some other artists.
So fuck a Cool J cookie, it's shrimp and lobster tail
I am living the high life and eating expensive foods, unlike my peers who are content with cheaper options.
I've got two dykes that'll throw a bike out in Lauderdale
I have two female friends who are violent and can take care of business if needed.
All is well when I bail
I am confident in my ability to escape from the law if needed.
Working that scale through the day and the night
I am constantly weighing and measuring drugs to sell.
This V and this L that I throw up don't stand for "Vampire Life"
I am not a member of the Bloods gang and my hand signs mean something else.
So sorry Mr. Jones, twisting your fingers can get you gone
I am warning other artists not to attempt gang signs and to stay out of gang-related activity.
Shout out to the Lords, shout to the Folks, word to the Stones
I am giving a shout-out to various gangs and showing respect for their lifestyle.
Bitch I'm from where niggas don't survive
I come from a tough neighborhood where many people do not make it out alive.
A real OG, I ain't start banging at twenty-five
I have been in the gang lifestyle for a long time and did not just start recently.
Exotic taste, got exotic bitches, exotic rides
I have expensive tastes and enjoy luxury cars and women.
You just a neutron nigga, go work a 9-5
You are not on my level and should stick to a regular 9-5 job.
A 9-5 got my college girl to take a trip
A regular job allowed me to pay for my girlfriend's college expenses.
Now she think she a gangster bitch
My girlfriend likes the lifestyle that my illegal activities provide and thinks she is tough.
Said I'm the coldest nigga to spit this gangster shit since Jadakiss
I am confident in my abilities and believe I am one of the top gangster rappers.
Niggas can't go like Freddie Soprano, that's on the mob
My name and reputation as a gangster cannot be matched.
Jeezy wrote me off, he traded the trapping for office jobs
Young Jeezy no longer supports my criminal activities and has moved on to other endeavors.
But it's cool, nigga
I do not care what others think of me and will continue with my lifestyle.
Got my own plate, you can't feed me with your spoon, nigga
I am self-sufficient and do not need anyone else's help to succeed.
Get your paper, I'll let your partners play the fool, nigga
I will not involve myself in other people's business, even if it is dangerous.
The real realest nigga in it
I am the most genuine and authentic gangster rapper in the industry.
Way, way back I kept that strap with Lil' Rob in his Infiniti
I have been carrying guns and working with other gang members for a long time.
Told me if I tried this rap, I'd be a legend 'fore I finish
My friend Lil' Rob encouraged me to pursue rap and believed I would have great success.
Gangster G.I., what's the motherfucking business?
I am proud to be a gangster and will always maintain my loyalty to my crew.
Nigga, he told me if I tried this rap, I'd be a legend 'fore I finish
I still remember Lil' Rob's words of encouragement and believe that I have achieved his prediction.
Nigga, we hit 'em up
I am ready to attack and defeat my enemies with my music and my gangster reputation.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Freddie Gibbs, Jeremy Kulousek, Zachary Vaughan
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Freddie Gibbs
Best rapper alive
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This much is still true G! 💪🏿
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Solo Dolo
Still.
Thompson Gun
Fact
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Ofn💯
Alexander King
Still the most slept on Freddie song.
JJ
prolly his best
Freddie Gibbs
The best to ever do it
Kaptain K
Still the best