Freddie Gibbs, a rapper from Gary, Indiana, and producer The Alchemist first collaborated in the early 2000s during Gibbs' brief Interscope tenure, though those tracks remained unreleased. They reconnected in 2011 on 'Scottie Pippens' with Curren$y, leading to the 2018 EP Fetti and their 2020 joint album Alfredo, which received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album. Gibbs' style blends street narratives with technical lyricism, while Alchemist provides sample-based beats drawing from mafioso rap influences. Their partnership emphasizes efficient studio sessions, as seen in Alfredo's quick production. Gibbs has also collaborated extensively with Madlib on albums like Piñata (2014) and Bandana (2019). Live, they are recognized for performances that highlight Gibbs' commanding stage presence and Alchemist's atmospheric production, often in intimate settings like Alchemist's Los Angeles studio.