Big Gipp

Cameron F. Gipp[1] (born April 28, 1973), better known by his stage name Big Gipp, is an American rapper from Atlanta. He is best known for his work as a founding member of Goodie Mob, which he has gone on to release six studio albums.[2]

Big Gipp
Big Gipp in 2007
Big Gipp in 2007
Background information
Birth nameCameron F. Gipp
Also known as
  • Gipp
  • Gipp Goodie
Born (1973-04-28) April 28, 1973
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, U.S.
GenresSouthern hip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper
Years active1991–present
LabelsEpic, Get Money Gang
Member of
Formerly ofAli & Gipp

Aside from Goodie Mob, Gipp's solo album Mutant Mindframe was released in 2003. He is also closely associated with Nelly and particularly Ali of the St. Lunatics, which the latter and Gipp he formed the duo Ali & Gipp.

Background

Big Gipp, who is a Southern rapper, hails from the hotbed of the genre, Atlanta. He is known for his slow, drawn-out rapping dialect with political and street-life themed lyrics. The public first heard him rap on Outkast's debut album, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, on the song "Git Up, Git Out".

Goodie Mob

He later rose to prominence as one-fourth of the Dungeon Family-affiliated group Goodie Mob along with Cee-Lo, T-Mo, and Khujo. The group released four albums to critical and commercial success. After a brief stint away from Goodie Mob, he rejoined the group along with Cee-Lo to reconstruct the once estranged quartet. They are currently in the studio planning to release a new album.[3][4]

Ali & Gipp

Big Gipp and St. Lunatics member Ali released a collaborative album, Kinfolk. A single, "Go Head", and accompanying music video were released on July 31, 2007.

ATLA

Daz Dillinger (Tha Dogg Pound) and Big Gipp have just released the first single off of their upcoming collaborative album, titled "One Day at a Time". The album is called, "A.T.L.A.", and was released on April 19, 2020.

Gipp N Worthy

Big Gipp and James Worthy released a collaborative EP entitled "Gipp N Worthy" February 17, 2023.[5] The first single off of the project is "TOTW".

Discography

Solo albums

Collaboration albums

Solo singles

Guest appearances

Big Gipp gained radio airplay when he was featured in Nelly's hit song Grillz with Jermaine Dupri, Paul Wall, and Ali. He has collaborated individually with artists including OutKast, 8 Ball & MJG, Mack 10, BG, Rehab, Lil' Flip, UGK, Witchdoctor, Da Backwudz, Three 6 Mafia, Chace Infinite of Self Scientific, Monica, Kurupt, Mr. Cheeks of Lost Boyz, Solé, Xzibit, J. Wells, Pharoahe Monch, JT Money, RZA of Wu-Tang Clan, Thrill da Playa of 69 Boyz, Jev, Youngbloodz, Techniec, Dead Prez, N.O.R.E., Devin the Dude, Too Short, Kokane, Ludacris, C-Murder, Jagged Edge, James Worthy, Bubba Sparxxx, and Lil Jon,.

References
  1. "WHAT CHU KNOW". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
  2. Birchmeie, Jason. "Big Gipp Albums and Discography". AllMusic.
  3. "Goodie Mob announce new album Survival Kit featuring André 3000, Big Boi, and Chuck D." Consequence. October 28, 2020. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  4. Ruggieri, Melissa. "Goodie Mob talks 'Survival Kit,' their first new album in seven years". Atlanta Music Scene (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution). Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  5. Ingenthron, Blair. "Big Gipp & James Worthy Release New EP 'Gipp N Worthy'". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
  6. ATLA, April 19, 2020, retrieved January 21, 2022
  7. Big Gipp – Hot (2008, Cardboard Sleeve, CD), retrieved January 21, 2022
  8. "Urban/UAC Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on July 30, 2014.
  9. "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on June 28, 2014.
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