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Did You Know

• • Big Freedia popularized bounce music, a high-energy New Orleans hip-hop subgenre.
• • Born Freddie Ross Jr., Freedia began performing at a young age, directing her church choir.
• • Her breakout single, "Gin in My System," became a New Orleans anthem in the early 2000s.
• • Freedia's reality show, *Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce*, aired for six seasons on Fuse.
• • She co-wrote Beyoncé's "Formation," significantly boosting bounce music's mainstream visibility.
• • Drake sampled Freedia's voice on his hit song "Nice For What," introducing her to a wider audience.
• • Freedia was Grand Marshal of the Krewe du Vieux parade, a prestigious Mardi Gras honor.
• • She released her memoir, *God Save the Queen Diva!*, chronicling her life and career.
• • Big Freedia's music has been featured in popular shows like *Broad City* and *Insecure*.
• • She is a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and body positivity within the hip-hop community.
• • Big Freedia popularized bounce music, originating from New Orleans' housing projects.
• • She worked as a hair stylist before her music career took off.
• • Her reality show, "Big Freedia Bounces Back," ran for six seasons on Fuse.
• • Freedia contributed vocals to Beyoncé's Grammy-winning hit "Formation."
• • She was featured on Drake's chart-topping song "Nice for What."
• • Her 2018 EP, "3rd Ward Bounce," paid homage to her New Orleans neighborhood.
• • Freedia's openness about her gender identity has made her a LGBTQ+ icon.
• • She's been honored with a key to the city of New Orleans.
• • Her high-energy performances often feature call-and-response chants.
• • Freedia's bounce sound has influenced mainstream pop and hip-hop artists.

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