Big Freedia, real name Freddie Ross Jr., is an American artist, rapper and
performer born January 28, 1978 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is best known for
her pivotal role in popularizing the bounce style, a subgenre of hip-hop
originating in New Orleans, characterized by fast rhythms, vocal repetition and
a strong dance dimension. Openly gay and an emblematic figure of the LGBTQ+
community, Big Freedia stands out for her stage energy and deep, powerful voice.
She began her musical career in the late 1990s, singing in local clubs and
collaborating with bounce figures such as Kat...