Big Freedia is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and reality television star. She is best known for her work in the New Orleans-based hip-hop subgenre of bounce music. Freedia is credited with helping to popularize the genre and has been referred to as the Queen of Bounce. She has released several successful albums and singles, and has appeared on television shows such as RuPaul’s Drag Race and Fuse’s Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce.
Early Life of Big Freedia
Big Freedia, born Freddie Ross, was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1978. She grew up in the Third Ward, a historically African-American neighborhood in the city. Freedia attended McDonogh 35 Senior High School and later studied at the University of New Orleans. She was exposed to bounce music at a young age, and was inspired by the music of local bounce artists such as DJ Jubilee.
Freedia began performing as a back-up dancer for local bounce artists in the late 1990s. She was also a member of the group “Cheeky Blakk and the B.U.N.N.Y.E.S,” which released the single “Azz Everywhere” in 1998. Freedia adopted the stage name Big Freedia in 2000, and began performing as a solo artist.
Career and Accomplishments
Big Freedia released her debut album, Just Be Free, in 2003. The album featured the hit single “Azz Everywhere,” which was later featured in the 2006 film Hustle & Flow. Freedia released her second album, Queen Diva, in 2006, and her third album, Big Freedia Hitz Vol. 1, in 2008.
Freedia’s music has been featured on television shows such as RuPaul’s Drag Race, Treme, and Fuse’s Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce. She has also collaborated with a number of artists, including Beyoncé, Diplo, and Kesha. In 2017, she released her fourth album, Third Ward Bounce.
Net Worth and Personal Life
Big Freedia’s net worth is estimated to be around $2 million. She is currently single and resides in her hometown of New Orleans.
Big Freedia is an iconic figure in the world of bounce music. She has released several successful albums and singles, and has collaborated with many prominent artists. Freedia has also appeared on television shows such as RuPaul’s Drag Race and Fuse’s Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce. Her net worth is estimated to be around $2 million.
