Big Freedia Blindsided by Her Voice in J-Lo’s VMA Set: ‘I Saw It As it Was Happening, Like Everyone Else’
*New Orleans bounce artist Big Freedia said she had “no idea” her voice would be part of Jennifer Lopez’s Video Vanguard performance at the MTV Video Music Awards on Monday, and she’s feeling some kinda way about not giving the heads up. The rapper’s voice could be heard in the background saying the opening line […]
Drake’s New ‘In My Feelings’ Video Stars La La Anthony as KeKe & Phylicia Rashad as Her Mom (Watch)
*There is finally an official music video to go along with Drake’s track “In My Feelings,” the song that launched a social media challenge that has not only propelled the song to No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100, but has also sent fans to the hospital with serious injuries. Shot in New Orleans and released […]
‘Sin City Shakedown’ as Big Freedia Takes Over Las Vegas … Tonight! [EUR Exclusive]
*The Queen of Bounce will hit the Vegas strip for her first-ever “sin city” performance during the season finale of Big Freedia Bounces Back, airing Tuesday night (TONIGHT – Nov. 7) on Fuse. Big Freedia’s journey this season was driven by how she had to switch up her lifestyle following a recent felony conviction. When she attended the […]
Big Freedia Dance Off Finalists Announced; Winner to Appear on National TV Show (WATCH)
*NEW YORK AND LOS ANGELES – Fuse (www.fuse.tv), a multiplatform media brand reflecting the wide-ranging tastes and attitudes of the fast-growing, Latino and multicultural 18-34 audience, today announced “Big Freedia’s Dance Off” contest. Fans will select which finalist will be given the once in a lifetime opportunity to join Big Freedia’s legendary shake team and appear on the popular Fuse […]
Cardell Hayes Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Will Smith Shooting (Video)
*The man who fatally shot retired New Orleans Saints defensive leader Will Smith was convicted of manslaughter Sunday night, ending a week-long trial in which the defendant insisted he fired in self defense. Cardell Hayes, 29, faces a possible sentence of up to 40 years in prison at his sentencing on Feb. 17. Jurors opted […]
Big Freedia, Too Short, Khia in ‘Twerkumentary’ (a Documentary on Twerking) Due in Dec (Trailer)
*A film that delves into the origins and cultural impact of twerking will back into theaters this December from startup studio Supergravity, reports Variety. Italian filmmaker Spaghetto’s film “Twerkumentary” also seeks to explore the “deeper conversation about empowerment, freedom of expression and the influence that music and the Internet have on cultures around the world.” […]
Big Freedia Sentenced to 3 Years Probation in Section 8 Fraud Case
*Bounce queen Big Freedia will not serve any jail time, but was sentenced to three years probation in New Orleans on Thursday after pleading guilty to Section 8 fraud in March. The entertainer, whose real name is Freddie Ross Jr., admitted she fraudulently accepted housing assistance vouchers during the time she was also collecting checks […]
The Weeknd Donates $250K To #BLM – Big Freedia’s Sentencing Delayed
*Grammy award-winning The Weeknd has donated $250,000 to the Black Lives Matter Movement, which has a branch in the singer’s hometown of Toronto. He has been public about his feelings over the recent incidents of police brutality. In July, the R&B star tweeted, “enough is enough. it’s time to stand up for this. we can […]
Big Freedia Ordered to Halfway House, Drug Testing After Repeated Bond Violations
*Big Freedia is headed to a halfway house — reportedly because she can’t lay off the weed. A federal judge has ruled Wednesday that the bounce queen, born Freddie Ross Jr., must live in a halfway house and submit to drug testing after repeatedly testing positive for illegal substances, violating the conditions of her $25,000 bond, reports the […]
Big Freedia Pleads Guilty to Theft of Section 8 Housing Vouchers
*“Bounce” star Big Freedia pleaded guilty Wednesday (03-16-16)) in a New Orleans federal courtroom to the theft of nearly $35,000 in federal housing voucher money. The entertainer, whose real name is Freddie Ross Jr., admitted she fraudulently accepted Section 8 vouchers during the time she was also collecting bank from reality TV gig. Freedia initially […]
Big Freedia Takes ‘Full Responsibility’ for Stealing Government Money
*New Orleans bounce music queen Big Freedia is facing the music in a mature fashion as she takes “full responsibility” for stealing money from the government. Referencing the Associated Press, Vulture reports the reality star (born Freddie Ross Jr.) has been charged with theft of government funds. The charge stems from Freedia allegedly misreporting her […]
Big Freedia Queen Diva is Back with a New Book and New Season (WATCH)
*If you thought season 3 of Fuse’s “Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce” was somethin’ else, baaaby you are in store for a treat with season 4. The Queen Diva is back on televisions near you with more booty shakin’, shoulder workin’ drama. Get ready to sip on all the tea that Big Freedia will be […]
You Already KNOW!! Big Freedia Queen Diva isn’t Going Anywhere
“We don’t twerk, we bounce!” – Big Freedia If you didn’t already know Big Freedia the queen of bounce is continuing on in the promotion of the bounce movement. A New Orleans native, with a huge honest, humble, and helpful personality, has shed light to an underground movement and dance culture that has been around […]
