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."
Real
Freddie Gibbs Lyrics
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Ain't been taking my medication, don't get me started, G
Hustling, jacking, murder, and macking been such a part of me
Such an evil seed, wonder what will my son or daughter be?
Killers
I'm too crazy, ain't fit to raise 'em
Streets might send yo daddy off on vacation or early grave him
Asked my pastor, is there some special place in heaven for gangsters?
I'm done living out my shoebox
Crack rock cooking on two pots
Came up in the school of the ski mask
Where you quick to make a punk bitch move out
I'm raised way deep on the east side
Right next to the Dorie Miller projects
GDs, Vice Lords on the same set
Wear ya hat the wrong way, you get popped at
And I got a hundred round drum on the AK
Killed a nigga and his homeboy the same day
Now I'm looking for the third motherfucker 'cause I burn motherfuckers in the rap game same way
And the label never gave no fucks
Tell 'em only thing that dropped was these nuts
Thinking that I'm playing with niggas 'cause I don't cater to niggas
I just be taking from niggas and I be waiting for niggas to get
Let's get it started
Ho, we don't need no water, burn 'em
Let's get it started
Ho, we don't need no water, burn 'em
Let's get it started
Ho, we don't need no water
'Cause I woke up, lit my smoke up, cooked my dope up, and said fuck the world
Woke up, lit my smoke up, and said fuck the world
Woke up, cooked my dope up, and said fuck the world
Woke up, lit my smoke up, and said fuck the world
Woke up, cooked my dope up, and said fuck the world
If you gangsta and you know it nigga, stack ya' bands
Whether you knee-deep in them kilos or you sacking grams
This life we live, man, it's so cutthroat make you clap your friends
No ambulance, they just took their bodies in matching vans
Please call the coroner, left some trash on my corner, bruh
I was on tour for the summer, every bitch I fucked was a foreigner
And your bitch was a bust it, met the whole click, fucked, and recorded her
Got some top at the Marriot, dropped her off in the morning
Girl, my morning cup of coffee is a double cup of syrup
Don't take orders from no nigga, fuck your boss and fuck the world
And I'm good in every hood, don't need no passes or referral
Me and crack go way back like starter caps and jheri curls
Whip it girl
From a G to a kilo
To a mill from a motherfucking zero
4-5 when I look through the peephole
Nigga, I'm the real G Money, no Nino
I said from a G to a kilo
To a mill from a motherfucking zero
4-5 when I look through the peephole
Nigga, I'm the real G Money, no Nino, nigga
Let's get it started
Ho, we don't need no water, burn 'em
Let's get it started
Ho, we don't need no water, burn 'em
Let's get it started
Ho, we don't need no water
'Cause I woke up, lit my smoke up, cooked my dope up, and said fuck the world
Woke up, lit my smoke up, and said fuck the world
Woke up, cooked my dope up, and said fuck the world
Woke up, lit my smoke up, and said fuck the world
Woke up, cooked my dope up, and said fuck the world
The lyrics to Freddie Gibbs's song Real speaks about the reality of the world, the need to be loyal, the struggle to make a living, and the challenges of life. He talked about how not everyone is loyal and how he's sick of trying to convince people to be loyal to him. He talks about his life on the streets, drug dealing, and the danger that comes with it. He also discusses his past association with Young Jeezy and disses him for being a fake gangsta. He talks about the need to keep things real and to be true to oneself, urging people to take off their shades and look him in the face.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember everybody ain't loyal
Be cautious of everyone because not all people are trustworthy.
You soft as gelatin, sick of telling them, nigga show 'em
You are weak and ineffective, and I am tired of trying to convince you otherwise. You need to prove your worth.
It's coka in the pot, nigga drop it and let it boil
There is cocaine in the pot, so let it cook until it boils and is ready for selling.
Goofy niggas make me nervous, ain't serve 'em if I ain't know 'em
I don't trust people who act foolish, and I don't do business with anyone I don't know personally.
Eastside, sleeping in my dope house clothes
I am from the Eastside, and I am so involved in the drug game that I sleep in clothes I wear for doing business.
Run down pair of Jordans and some dirty Girbauds
I wear rundown Jordans and dirty Girbauds, showing that I care more about money and drugs than my appearance.
Sucker coming with a short, he get extorted, exposed
If someone tries to cheat me or take advantage of me, I will make sure they pay, publicly exposing their wrongdoings.
Nigga stand on my own two balls, my dick and ten toes
I take full responsibility for my actions and my life, without fear or hesitation.
Straight to the tippy top
I am determined to succeed at all costs.
Hear this nigga spitting it, whether I got a hit or not
People notice my talent and my music even if it doesn't become a hit.
I hit it with the whip, they notice it when they hit the rock
I sell cocaine, and my customers notice the quality of my product when they use it.
I'm just a cocaina chemist
I am an expert in producing and selling cocaine.
Cooking, chopping and cutting, you'll die if I push a button
I am skilled at cooking and preparing cocaine, and I have the power to kill someone if they try to cross me.
Niggas heard of me, now all of a sudden they back to thugging
People are starting to fear me and respect my reputation, causing them to return to criminal activities.
If I never sell a record might catch me hot water juggin'
If I am unsuccessful in the music industry, I might turn to drug dealing to make money.
The D.A. want me gone, say I'm detriment to the public
The District Attorney wants me arrested or out of society because they see me as a danger to others.
Took his daughter, put this dick in her butt
I had sexual relations with the District Attorney's daughter as a way to get back at him and show my power.
And said "how you love it, bitch?"
I took pleasure in enraging the District Attorney by having sex with his daughter and mocking him about it.
Cause all the real niggas in jail or deep in the soil
Many people who stay true to their values and morals are either in prison or dead due to the dangers of their lifestyle.
Dancing with the devil or eating fish with the Lord
Life is either full of danger and sin, or peaceful and blessed.
Gotta spit it how I live it, I beat the street and report, nigga
I must rap about the reality of my life, how I beat the streets and share my experiences with others.
The world ain't big enough for both of us
There is not enough room for both me and my enemies in this world.
Batter up, now you pussy niggas getting fucked
I am attacking and winning against my enemies.
Straight raw with infection, passing no prophylactic
I am engaging in dangerous practices without protection, risking infection or disease.
Eastside, anybody killa, my niggas active
I am from the Eastside, where anyone can be a killer, and my friends are active in the criminal world.
Smoking and breaking a 7 up in a 6-5-0
I am smoking marijuana and breaking up a drug called 7, while in a car with a license plate reading 6-5-0.
Babyface Gangsta I been slanging, banging since 9-4
I am known as Babyface Gangsta, and I have been selling drugs and involved in gang activity since 1994.
I thought the world was at my feet when I linked up with Snow
I believed my success was guaranteed when I formed a partnership with Snow.
But I refuse to be his flunkie, so we don't kick it no mo'
I refused to be Snow's subordinate, so we are no longer in a partnership.
Straight to the facts, nigga
I am going to be honest and direct with you.
I looked up to you, put that on my momma
I had respect for you and trusted you deeply.
Signed a deal with you and never asked you for a dollar
I signed a contract with you without asking for any money upfront.
'Cause I was down with CTE, plus I was getting cheese
I was loyal to the CTE record label and also making money from my music career.
I played my fuck ass contract, what the lick read?
I followed the terms of my unfair contract, but still made the most out of it that I could.
Thought I'd say this shit cause you ain't man enough to come discuss it
I am publicly criticizing you because you don't have enough courage to confront me.
You wanna be Jay-Z? Nigga you just a fucking puppet
You aspire to be like Jay-Z, but you are just a pawn who is being controlled by others.
Gary boys ain't 'bout talkin', so bitch I had to show ya
I come from Gary, Indiana, where we show our power through our actions, not just our words.
Don't make me expose you to those that don't know ya
If you continue to anger or disrespect me, I will make your wrongdoings public knowledge to those who aren't aware of them.
Ran and said he the realest nigga in it, motherfucker check it
Your claim of being the most authentic gangsta is invalid, and I will prove it.
But Ross had you scared to drop a diss record
Rick Ross had such power over you that you were afraid to release a diss track against him.
No nuts, got the whole team looking weak
Your lack of courage is making the whole team appear weak.
Guess that's why they ran up on you at the BET
Perhaps that's why someone approached and confronted you at the BET awards.
L.A. red carpet, yeah, I was geeked
I was excited to attend a red carpet event in LA.
Couldn't take security, so we ain't take a seat
We didn't sit down at the event because we couldn't bring in our own security.
I played the fool before, but yo a ho I'll never be
I have made mistakes in the past, but I will never be someone who compromises their values for money or power.
They searched that tour bus in Milwaukee, had that .44 with me
The police searched my tour bus in Milwaukee and found a .44 gun in my possession.
ESGN and to the end, I feed the killers
I am loyal to my gang and will provide for them until the very end.
Pray the Lord'll take my breath before I be like this monkey nigga
I hope I die before I become like those who lack courage and integrity, like a monkey.
Just a whole lot of rapping, but no motherfucking action
You talk a big game, but don't act on your words.
Seen Gucci by himself while we was 30 deep at Magic
I saw Gucci Mane alone while I was with a group of 30 people at Magic City.
And you didn't bust a grape, was shook from the gate
You didn't do anything and were scared from the start.
It make it seem to me the gangsta shit you kick be fake
Your claims of being a gangsta seem fake to me.
Cause all my enemies, I put them suckers in their place
I come out on top against all my enemies, putting them in their place.
So take them shades up of your eyes, and look me in my fucking face
Stop hiding behind sunglasses and confront me face-to-face.
Cause I'm a motherfucking rare breed
I am unique and rare in the way I conduct myself and handle situations.
The last time you gonna see a bad guy like this again
I am a true bad guy, and people won't encounter someone like me again.
Don't reproduce nothin' but evil seeds
I won't pass on anything but my harmful and negative qualities to my children.
I'm rapping and trapping and still ducking these F-E-D's
I am involved in both the music industry and drug trafficking, while still evading the FBI.
But BMF was sticking you for your fucking cheese
The Black Mafia Family was stealing your money and taking advantage of you.
And yeah I know you sold the blow and whipped the hard
I am aware that you sold cocaine and manufactured crack.
But underneath the fucking money you's a fucking mark
Despite your wealth, you are still a target or easy victim.
Take heed to my statements, because they might throw you
Pay attention to what I'm saying, because it could have negative consequences for you.
Bitch
Insulting term towards the listener or his enemies.
Snowman Killa
A title that implies that he is a killer of Snowman, a nickname of Jeezy, his rival and former collaborator.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Freddie Gibbs, Stephan Taft
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Intro: Sample]
"Ready to kick your ass out of the world"
[Verse 1]
Remember, everybody ain't loyal
You soft as gelatin, sick of telling them—nigga, show 'em
It's coca in the pot, nigga, drop it and let it boil
Goofy niggas make me nervous, ain't serve 'em if I ain't know 'em
Eastside, sleeping in my dope-house clothes
Run down pair of Jordans, and some dirty Girbauds
Sucker coming with a short, he get extorted, exposed
Nigga, stand on my own two balls, my dick, and ten toes
Straight to the tippy-top, hear this nigga spitting it
Whether I got a hit or not, I hit it with the whip
They notice it when they hit the rock, I'm just a cocaina chemist
Cooking, chopping, and cutting—you'll die if I push a button
Niggas heard of me now all of a sudden they back to thuggin'
If I never sell a record might catch me hot water juggin'
The D.A. want me gone, say I'm detriment to the public
Took his daughter, put this dick in her butt and said, "How you love it, bitch?''
Remember, everybody ain't loyal
'Cause all the real niggas in jail or deep in the soil
Dancing with the devil or eating a feast with the Lord
Gotta spit it how I live it, I beat the street and report, nigga
Yeah, ugh
All the real niggas either in jail or deep in the soil, nigga
[Interlude]
Yeah, ugh
That's real, nigga
Yeah
Ugh, ugh
Y'all got me fucked up in this bitch
[Verse 2]
The world ain't big enough for both of us (nah)
Batter up, now you pussy-niggas getting fucked (bitch)
Straight raw with infection, passing no prophylactic (nah)
Eastside, anybody' killa—my niggas active
Smoking and breaking a 7 up in a 6-5-0 (fa' sho)
Babyface Gangsta I been slanging, banging since 9-4 (real nigga)
I thought the world was at my feet when I linked up with Snow
But I refuse to be his flunkie, so we don't kick it no mo'
Straight to the facts, nigga—I looked up to you, put that on my momma (ugh)
Signed a deal with you and never asked you for a dollar
'Cause I was down with CTE, plus I was getting cheese (yeah)
I played my fuck-ass contract, what the lick read?
Thought I'd say this shit cause you ain't man enough to come discuss it (you ain't, bitch)
You wanna be JAY-Z? Nigga, you just a fucking puppet
Gary boys ain't 'bout talkin', so, bitch, I had to show you
Don't make me expose you to those that don't know you (ugh!)
Man, you said you the "realest nigga" in this motherfucker? Check it;
But Ross had you scared to drop a diss record (yeah)
No nuts, got the whole team looking weak (real)
Guess that's why they ran up on you at the BET (hahaha)
L.A. red carpet, yeah, I was geeked (sho')
You couldn't take security, so we ain't take a seat (huh)
I played the fool before, but yo a ho I'll never be
They searched that tour bus in Milwaukee, had that .44 with me
ESGN until the end, I feed the killers (ugh)
Pray the Lord'll take my breath before I be like this monkey-nigga
Just a whole lot of rapping, but no motherfucking action
Seen Gucci by himself while we was 30 deep at Magic
(You ain't did shit, nigga!)
And you didn't bust a grape, was shook from the gate
It make it seem to me the gangsta shit you kick be fake
'Cause all my enemies, I put them suckers in they place
So take them shades up off your eyes
And look me in my fucking face
'Cause I'm a motherfucking rare breed
The last time you gonna see a bad guy like this again
Don't reproduce nothin' but evil seeds
I'm rapping and trapping and still ducking these F-E-Ds (ugh)
But BMF was sticking you for your fucking cheese (whoa)
And yeah I know you sold the blow and whipped the hard (ugh)
But underneath the fucking money, you's a fucking mark (yeah)
Take heed to my statements, because they might throw you (bitch)
Don't make me expose you to those who don't know you, bitch
Snowman-Killa, nigga
@angelgutierrez3943
One of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time.
@sammyboy7163
Will go down as a classic for sure
@Huumf
Nah, one of the best producers of all time.
@Huumf
***** thanks
@rockstarskinnys3370
They making another album 😆.
@sammyboy7163
Lil Los bandana bout to be flames bro
@albinosnowman12
That second beat unreal. Madlib truly is a fucking titan of production.
@cjames4498
albinosnowman12 am i the only one who likes the first beat more and thinks its more original
@biller97
C James yes, you are.
@ninetofivetribe
albinosnowman12 Yes sir.