Freddie Gibbs

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Covers

Records

Freddie Gibbs stands as a titan of modern lyricism, celebrated for his ability to weave complex narratives with unflinching honesty. His partnership with Madlib on Piñata and Bandana redefined collaborative rap albums, earning spots on countless "Best of the Decade" lists. Being named Rapper of the Year by Complex in 2014 and joining the XXL Freshman Class were early validations of his potential, which he has consistently exceeded. His Grammy nomination for Alfredo further solidified his status as a peerless artist in the genre. Beyond awards, his influence is seen in the respect he commands from peers and the enduring legacy of his independent releases.

AwardsFreddie Gibbs has received numerous accolades throughout his career, though his trophy case is often overshadowed by the sheer volume of nominations he receives. To date, he has won one major industry award: the MTV Video Music Award for Best Hip-Hop Video in 2014 for "Thuggin'" featuring ScHoolboy Q. He has also won awards for "Best Lyricist" and "The Hottest MC in the Game" at the BET Hip Hop Awards. Additionally, he was named Rapper of the Year by Complex in 2014 and selected as a member of the prestigious 2014 XXL Freshman Class.

Honours & Distinctions

XXL Freshman Class

XXL Magazine·2014

Selected as a member of the prestigious 2014 class of rising rappers.

Rapper of the Year

Complex·2014

Named the top rapper of the year by Complex magazine.

Rolling Stone Ranking

Rolling Stone·2023

Ranked #48 on the "100 Greatest Rappers of All Time" list.

Rankings & Lists

#48

100 Greatest Rappers of All Time

Rolling Stone·2023

Top 50 Albums of 2014

Pitchfork·2014

#10

Top 100 Albums of the 2010s

Pitchfork·2019

Magazine Covers

Vibe

2014-01

Cover Story

Complex

2014-06

ESGN Era Feature

Rolling Stone

2020-09

Alfredo Profile

Records & Feats

No Guest Features on Album

Career Milestone·2017

Released You Only Live 2wice with zero guest appearances, a rare feat for a major indie release.

Highest Charting Independent Album

Chart Record·2022

Soul Sold Separately debuted at #11 on the Billboard 200, his highest chart position.