Freddie Gibbs is active in both music and public affairs, releasing a deluxe edition of his album You Only Die 1nce and an EP titled RBT, while also announcing a 2026 Australian tour. He has been involved in a controversy after Madison Square Garden labeled him 'high risk,' prompting public criticism. Meanwhile, he continues to engage with his roots in Gary, Indiana, where residents look to him for support during a local crisis.