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Freddie Gibbs
"There was a time in my life when I was that dude 24/7," Freddie Gibbs says of his persona. "Having a family provides a different inspiration. You're doing things for a bigger purpose and not just yourself anymore." Nick Walker/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Megan Thee Stallion performs Jan. 30, 2020, in Miami, Florida. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for EA Sports Bowl hide caption
Freddie Gibbs (right) seems born to spit over The Alchemist's productions. Their new album, Alfredo, is a delicious portmanteau of their names. Nick Walker/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Rooted in languid rhythm, Octavian's "Poison" featuring Santi with OBONGJAYAR sounds like nothing else out. Crowns & Owls/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Freddie Gibbs performs during a Tiny Desk concert, on Sept. 26, 2019. (Mhari Shaw/NPR) Mhari Shaw/NPR hide caption
Rapper Freddie Gibbs and Madlib. Their latest project, Bandana is on our short list of the best albums out on June 28. Nick Walker/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Sleater-Kinney's Corin Tucker (left), Karen O (center) and Freddie Gibbs Courtesy of the artists hide caption
Roséwave is officially back for another summer of pink drinks and seasonally-appropriate bops, bangers and deep cuts. Emily Bogle/NPR hide caption
Freddie Gibbs. Nick Walker/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Clockwise from upper left: Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, Luluc, Freddie Gibbs, Tim Presley and Ty Segall of White Fence Courtesy of the artists hide caption
The rapper Freddie Gibbs, in Manhattan. Juan Medrano, Jr. hide caption