Piñata is the collaborative studio album by Indiana rapper Freddie Gibbs and California hip hop musician Madlib. The album was released on March 18, 2014, under. Directed by Jonah Schwartz | Album: Piñata aka Cocaine Piñata . Pt 1 Thuggin . Metacritic Music Reviews, Piñata by Madlib, The debut release for the collaboration between Freddie Gibbs and Madlib features guest appearances from such artists as. Freddie Gibbs is the product of violent, drug-laden streets, but unlike most rappers with similar resumes, he brings the block to the booth without inhibition or an. Edit the description to add: A sentence or two summing up what makes the album special; Basic release information; Fun facts about well-known tracks on this album. Directed by Jonah Schwartz | Album: Piñata aka Cocaine Piñata . Pt 1 Thuggin . Early life. Freddie Gibbs was born and raised in Gary, Indiana, and grew up at 17th and Virginia St. on the city's east side. Gibbs signed with Interscope Records in.