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Freekey Zekey
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| Birth name | Ezekiel Jiles |
| Born | October 13, 1975 Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, record executive |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Koch, Big Cat, Diplomat, 730 Dips |
| Associated acts | The Diplomats, ByrdGang |
Ezekiel Jiles (born October 13, 1975), known as Freekey Zekey, is an American rapper. He is famous for helping start the hip-hop group the Diplomats in Harlem in 1997. He formed the group with his childhood friend Jim Jones and his cousin Cam'ron. Freekey Zekey also runs his own music company, 730 Dips Records. He is also part of another group called ByrdGang, led by Jim Jones. You might recognize his voice because he often shouts his name in songs!
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Freekey Zekey's Music Journey
Ezekiel Jiles, along with his cousin Cam'ron and friend Jim Jones, started the hip-hop group the Diplomats. This happened in their hometown of Harlem, New York in 1997. Jiles chose the stage name Freekey Zekey.
In the early days, Freekey Zekey often acted as a "hype man." This means he would add energy to songs and performances. He would shout ad-libs or his name during other members' songs. He also wrote and performed many short funny parts, called skits, on Diplomat mixtapes.
Freekey Zekey spent some time away from music from 2004 to 2006. While he was away, he worked on his rapping skills. Just a few weeks after returning in November 2006, he signed a deal with Asylum Records. This deal was for his first album, called Book of Ezekiel.
The album came out on July 24, 2007. It featured other members of The Diplomats, like Cam'ron, Jim Jones, and Juelz Santana. The album did well, reaching number 23 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart. After The Diplomats group changed in 2007, Freekey Zekey started his own group and record label, 730 Dips. He also joined Jim Jones' new group, ByrdGang.
Freekey Zekey's Personal Life
Ezekiel Jiles is the first cousin of Cam’ron. He was also a childhood friend of Jim Jones and Damon Dash.
An Incident in 2003
On April 25, 2003, Freekey Zekey was involved in an incident outside a Manhattan nightclub. He was injured during the event. He recovered from his injuries.
Freekey Zekey's Music Releases
Studio Albums
| Year | Title | Chart positions | Certifications and sales | ||
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| U.S. | U.S. R&B | U.S. Rap | |||
| 2007 | Book of Ezekiel
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154 | 23 | 8 |
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Mixtapes
- 2008: Blame It on the Henny
- 2008: Henny & a Cigarette
- 2010: Gangsta Ambition
Singles
As the Main Artist
| Year | Title | Chart positions | Album | ||
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| U.S. Hot 100 | U.S. R&B | U.S. Rap | |||
| 2007 | "Hater What You Lookin' At" | — | — | — | Book of Ezekiel |
| "Like This" | — | — | — | ||
| "Livin' It Up" | — | — | — | ||
| 2009 | "I'm Poppin'" | — | — | — | — |
As a Featured Artist
| Year | Title | Chart positions | Album | ||
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| U.S. Hot 100 | U.S. R&B | U.S. Rap | |||
| 2004 | "Hey Lady" (Cam'ron featuring Freekey Zekey) | — | — | — | Purple Haze |
Guest Appearances
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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| "Disgusting" | 2012 | Young Cutta, Tito Green | Where's The Fire |
