We’ve been harping on this for years, and since the inception of FSD back in 2007, only one Chicago rapper has landed on XXL’s coveted Freshmen cover — and that was Lupe Fiasco all of the way back in 2008. Freddie Gibbs was featured on the 2010 cover, and while that’s close it still doesn’t…
Tag: Lil Bibby
Video: Lil Bibby & Vic Mensa On 106 & Park
After Vic Mensa and Lil Bibby hit the stage at 106 & Park and revealed themselves as 2014 XXL Freshmen, Bibby and Vic chopped it shortly with Bow Wow and Keshia Chanté about where they fit into the city’s music scene and what everyone can expect next from them. Congrats again to Vic and Bibby, as…
Lil Bibby – Dead Or In Prison
Produced by C-Biz. Bibby takes some to time to reflect on his experiences and journey up to now on “Dead Or In Prison”, the first official taste from his upcoming EP, The Book. The Book EP is due out later this year. Stream and download “Dead Or In Prison” below.
FSD Feature: Lil Bibby Talks New EP ‘The Book’ & Handling Rise To Fame
Interview by Keith Reid-Cleveland (@kreid_c) Lil Bibby is the newest promising face to be attached to Chicago’s music scene. Free Crack, his first and only mixtape, was released at the end of November and has reached almost 800,000 views on LiveMixtapes.com since then. Showing some perfectionist tendencies, Bibby wasn’t satisfied with those numbers. Having received…
Video: Lil Bibby – Water
Directed by Elevator Today we finally get Bibby’s video for “Water,” which is undoubtedly one of the best records from his debut mixtape, Free Crack. Sure Bibby was super popping in Chicago, but I truly believe this was the record that broke him to the masses. Look for our interview with Bibby coming next week,…
Video: Lil Bibby Takes Over SXSW 2014
Last week, Lil Bibby brought his Free Crack movement to ATX for SXSW. Watch the FC general take to the Austin streets and grace stages. You can also catch Bibby on tour with Trae Tha Truth on the following dates: 4/18 ATX, 4/19 San Antonio, 4/24 BR, 4/25 Dallas & 4/26 HTown. If you’re in…
Lil Herb & Lil Bibby – At Night
Produced by WDTH? Production/writing/vocal outfit Who Did That Hit decided to cut loose this unreleased gem from Lil Herb and Lil Bibby titled “At Night.” Built around the Corey Hart 80s hit “Sunglasses At Night,” Bibby and Herb trade their patented street tales over a haunting instrumental. It’s always a pleasure to hear these two…
Video: Lil Bibby Takes Over Providence, RI
No shots whatsoever, but you’d expect Providence, Rhode Island to be one of the last places Chicago’s drill movement would be popping. But sure enough, Lil Bibby was booked out there last week, and his fans came out in droves. First to an in-store and then to a packed performance where the crowd knew Bibby’s…
Shy Glizzy f/ Lil Bibby – Wassaname
Produced by Metro Boomin’ Glizzy grabs Bibby for a Migo-less version of “Wassaname.” Glizzy and Bibby? A match made in heaven. Glizzy’s Young Jefe drops on 2/17. DGB
Video: Lil Bibby – HotNewHipHop Freestyle
While taking a break from recording in a recent studio session in NY, Bibby blessed HotNewHipHop with two acapella verses for their freestyle series. If you’ve been under a rock and haven’t heard Free Crack yet, do yourself a favor and grab it here.