Freekey Zekey

Freekey Zekey
Birth name Ezekiel Giles
Born October 13, 1975
Origin Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States
Genres Hip hop
Occupations Rapper, promoter
Years active 1998-present
Labels Koch, Big Cat, Diplomat, 730 Dips Records
Associated acts The Diplomats, ByrdGang

Ezekiel Giles, better known by his stage name Freekey Zekey, is an African-American rapper best known as a founding member of The Diplomats and as Owner/CEO of 730 Dips Records,[1] and is the cousin of fellow Dipset member Cam'ron (Cameron Giles). He is also a member of fellow rapper Jim Jones' ByrdGang. Freekey has made a habit of yelling his name in songs; it is his signature on tracks, whether he is featuring or the solo artist.

Zekey was shot on April 25, 2003, but recovered.[2]

Freekey Zekey spent almost three years in jail at Durham Correctional Center in Durham, NC on drug charges before being released on November 20, 2006.[3][4]

Contents

Discography

Studio albums

Year Title Chart positions Certifications and sales
U.S. U.S. R&B U.S. Rap
2007 Book of Ezekiel 154 23 8
  • US Sales: N/A

Collaboration albums

Year Title Chart positions
U.S. U.S.
R&B
U.S.
Rap
2003 Diplomatic Immunity (with The Diplomats) 8 1 *
2004 Diplomatic Immunity 2 (with The Diplomats) 46 8 *
TBA Diplomatic Immunity 3 (with The Diplomats) TBR TBR TBR

Mixtapes

Singles

Solo singles

Year Title Chart positions Album
U.S. Hot 100 U.S. R&B U.S. Rap
2007 "Hater What You Lookin' At" Book of Ezekiel

Collaborative singles

Year Title Chart positions Album
U.S. Hot 100 U.S. R&B U.S. Rap
2003 "Built This City" (with The Diplomats) 94 Diplomatic Immunity
"Dipset Anthem" (with The Diplomats) 64
2004 "S.A.N.T.A.N.A." (with The Diplomats) 86 Diplomatic Immunity 2

Featured singles

Year Title Chart positions Album
U.S. Hot 100 U.S. R&B U.S. Rap
2004 "Hey Lady" (Cam'ron featuring Freekey Zekey) Purple Haze

References

  1. ^ Edwards, Brandon. "Freaky Zekey So Harlem Pt. 1", XXLmag.com, February 13, 2007. Accessed April 5, 2007.
  2. ^ Last.fm: "Freekey Zekey." Retrieved on September 04, 2010
  3. ^ Winn, Patrick. "'Freaky Zekey' free from prison", The News & Observer, November 21, 2006. Accessed April 5, 2007.
  4. ^ "Freaky Zekey Released From Prison", HHNLive.com, November 21, 2006. Accessed April 5, 2007.