Freddie Gibbs & Rick Ross’ “Ice Cream”: Stream the New Single

At all times a pupil of the sport, Freddie Gibbs has teamed up with Rick Ross to pay tribute to Raekwon’s 1995 basic “Ice Cream,” a foundational monitor within the annals of East Coast hip-hop.

“Ice Cream” reunites Gibbs with the ever present Kenny Beats, who places his personal spin on the unique pattern chopped up by RZA. By sprinkling in a wholesome dose of entice drums, the ensuing beat rings off simply as a lot because the Wu-Tang Clan architect’s, and Gibbs responds by firing off a barrage of rapid-fire rhymes.

“A rap n**** gotta eat although/ Bought bricks, n****, Shaq free throw,” he raps. “I’ve been on the bundle for every week, although/ Plug hit a n**** with the lingo/ Higher have my cash by domingo.” In the meantime, Ross flosses along with his designer clothes and jewellery earlier than calling out snitches.

Within the music video, Gibbs enjoys the corporate of gorgeous, twerking girls whereas careening down the street in an ice cream truck. The Gary, Indiana rapper is later joined by Rozay, who performs whereas “snow” cascades down. Watch the “Ice Cream” video beneath, adopted by Raekwon’s unique monitor.

“Ice Cream” is the most recent single in promotion of Gibbs’ follow-up to Alfredo, one of many finest albums of 2020. It follows final 12 months’s “Massive Boss Rabbit” and the Jadakiss-assisted “Black Illuminati,” the latter of which was named Rap Tune of the Week.

Subsequent month, Gibbs will play Coachella alongside his frequent collaborator Madlib. He’s additionally set to go out on his 2022 “House Rabbit Tour.” Decide up your tickets by way of Ticketmaster.