Big Freedia – A Professional American Musician, Known as The Queen of Bounce

Who is Big Freedia?

Big Freedia is a professional American musician. She is also known as the Queen of Bounce, who helped a lot in promoting this specific genre originated from New Orleans.

Personal Information

Freedia was born on the 28th of January, 1978 in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, with the name Freddie Ross. She took piano lessons as well as sang in the choir as a child. She was also exposed to many artists through her mother.

Furthermore, she holds an American nationality. Standing at a height of 1.90 m and weigh about 70 kg, she has been able to maintain her body fit and in shape.

Apart from music, Freedia has her own interior design business. She declares her sexual orientation as a gay male rather than a transgender.

Education

High School: Walter L. Cohen High School

The Career of Big Freedia

•Freedia started her career by frequently performing in clubs and venues in New Orleans.
•She released her first single in 1999 titled “An Ha Oh Yeah”.
•Her first studio album was released in 2003 titled Queen Diva
•Freedia gained national exposure after performing at a 2009 fest and 2009 Voodoo Experience.

The list of shows Big Freedia has appeared in are:

2010 Last Call with Carson Daly
2011 Treme
2011 Prince Paul’s Adventurous Musical Journey
2012 Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2013–2017 Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce
2013 Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2013 Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell
2015 The Real
2015 Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood
2017 When Love Kills: The Falicia Blakely Story
2017 Heart, Baby!
2018 The Untitled Action Bronson Show
2018 Ridiculousness

List of Studio Albums

1. Queen Diva: Released in 2003 from label Asylum
2. Big Freedia Hitz Vol. 1: Released in the 17th of January, 2010 from label Asylum
3. Just Be Free: Released on the 16th of June, 2014 from label Queen Diva

List of singles released as a lead artist

1999
“An Ha, Oh Yeah”
2010
“Na Who Mad”
“Y’all Get Back Now”
“Excuse”
2012
“Booty-Whop”
“Step into the Ring”
“Feelin’ Myself”
2014
“Explode”
“Mo Azz”
“N.O. Bounce”
2015
“Ol’ Lady”
“Crazy”
“Dangerous”
2016
“I Heard”
“So Frosty”
“Santa Is a Gay Man”
“Dive” (featuring Mannie Fresh)
“Side Ho” (featuring Legendary M$.Tee)
“Good Times” (featuring Ms. Tee)
“Best Beleevah”
“Rent”
“Karaoke” (featuring Lizzo)
“Louder” (featuring Icona Pop)

Net Worth

Big Freedia has earned massive popularity from her professional career. Likewise, along with earning name and fame, she has been able to earn a handsome amount of money. Her net worth is estimated to be about $4 million as of 2020.