Freddie Gibbs Launches Record Label

The hip-hop star will discover new talent as the head of the Esgn imprint, under Empire Distribution, which will handle the marketing and promotion for Esgn's releases.

In a statement to AllHipHop.com, Gibbs says, "Esgn is me. If you're in it, you know what it's all about. (The label is the) full embodiment of what I represent: music, film, fashion and more. I decided to partner up with Empire Distribution because I like the way they rock. They make things simple and I like keeping things simple. They allow me to do what I gotta do and help me expand my reach through their various relationships."