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Fred the Godson
Fred the Godson at a recording session in 2016
Fred the Godson at a recording session in 2016
Background information
Birth nameFrederick Thomas
Born(1985-02-22)February 22, 1985
OriginBronx, New York
DiedApril 23, 2020(2020-04-23) (aged 35)
Bronx, New York
GenresRap
Years active2000s–2020

Frederick Thomas (February 22, 1985 – April 23, 2020),[1] known as Fred the Godson, was an American DJ and rapper from the Bronx.[2][3][4][5][6]

Early life

Frederick Thomas was born in 1985 and grew up in the Bronx, New York City. He gained an early nickname of "Big Bronx".[1]

He started rapping freestyle in New York City in the early 2000s.[1]

Career

Fred the Godson's music was characterized by his husky voice, humorous wordplay, and creative rhymes.[1] In the early 2010s, he released two mixtapes; his debut was Armageddon in 2010,[5] featuring samples of the Notorious B.I.G., Busta Rhymes, Waka Flocka Flame and Cam'ron.[3][6] His second release, City of God, was one of a series for DJ Drama’s Gangsta Grillz,[1] and featuring P. Diddy, Pusha T and Raekwon.[2]

In 2011, XXL included him in an annual list of "hip-hop up-and-comers."[1][2][3][4][5]

Between 2011 and 2020, Fred the Godson released music and performed regularly, guest DJ-ing on New York radio station Hot 97,[3] and collaborated with artists including Pusha T, Jadakiss, Cam’ron, and Raekwon, as well as releasing the answer song, "Monique’s Room".[1] He produced two additional mixtapes in 2020: Training Day in January with Jay Pharoah, and Payback, released March 20, 2020.[3][4][5]

Personal life

Fred the Godson was married to LeeAnn Jemmott, and they had two daughters.[1][7]

Fred the Godson was reported to be suffering from acute asthma and kidney problems after contracting COVID-19, and by April 6, 2020, his fever had abated in hospital, according to his publicist and his Instagram account.[2][5][8][9] His wife, LeeAnn Jemmott, told media on April 9 that she was concerned he was going to die,[4][7] but the next day, said he was "going to make it", and was being weaned from a ventilator.[8][10]

He died at Montefiore Medical Center on April 23, 2020, aged 35.[1][2][3][5][6][11] Many musicians paid tribute to him after his death.[2][6]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Caramanica, Jon (April 24, 2020). "Fred the Godson, Nimble New York Rapper, Dies at 41: The Bronx musician was a forceful presence on mixtapes, filling his rhymes with clever punch lines". New York Times. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Kaufman, Gil (April 23, 2020). "Fred the Godson Dies at 35 From Coronavirus". Billboard. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  3. ^ a b c d e f Lewis, Jon (April 24, 2020). "Fred The Godson, New York Hip-Hop Fixture, Dead At 35 From COVID-19 Complication". National Public Radio. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  4. ^ a b c d "Fred the Godson, NYC Rapper, Dead at 35 From Coronavirus Complications". MSN. April 24, 2020. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  5. ^ a b c d e f Variety (staff) (April 23, 2020). "Bronx rapper Fred The Godson dies of coronavirus at 35". NBC News. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  6. ^ a b c d "RIP: Fred The Godson Has Passed Away From COVID-19". Hot97.com. April 23, 2020. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  7. ^ a b "Rapper Fred The Godson diagnosed with COVID-19, fighting for his life". Bronx News 12. April 8, 2020. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  8. ^ a b White, Roman (April 22, 2020). "Source: Fred The Godson's Kidneys 'Not Working' But Fever Improvement is 'Big'". Source (magazine). Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  9. ^ Fred the Godson (April 6, 2020). "Fred the Godson's Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  10. ^ Woods, Aleia (April 9, 2020). "Fred the Godson's Wife Says He's Fighting for His Life After Coronavirus Diagnosis". XXL (magazine). Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  11. ^ Caramanica, Jon. "Fred the Godson, Nimble New York Rapper, Dies at 41". The New York Times. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
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