Gangsta's Paradise: Freddie Gibbs Talks His Label, Medical Marijuana Business And More

Gangsta rap is as eternal as the disparities that breed it. Our fascination with struggle is equally enduring. Today, the most compelling gangsta rapper working is Freddie Gibbs, an artist who tempers grizzled detail with a polished, effortless delivery. Over the last decade, the Gary, Indiana native turned L.A. transplant has moved from major label purgatory to independent stardom, releasing a torrent of powerful mixtapes before his first official album (ESGN) in 2013. Last year, he released Piñata, a universally heralded album that expanded the boundaries of the genre — featuring production from Oxnard, California’s prolific iconoclast, Madlib. Released late last month, Gibbs’ latest, Shadow of a Doubt, was greeted with rave reviews.

In addition to expanding his catalog, Gibbs has gradually built a small business empire. He tours constantly, sells his music and clothing via his record label, ESGN, and recently launched his own strain of medical marijuana, Freddie Kane...

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