Fredo Bang

Fredrick Dewon Thomas Givens II (born March 29, 1996), known professionally as Fredo Bang, is an American rapper and songwriter. He is best known for his track "Oouuh" and his April 2020 mixtape Most Hated. He is signed to Se Lavi Productions and Def Jam Recordings.

Fredo Bang
Birth nameFredrick Dewon Thomas Givens II[1]
Born (1996-03-29) March 29, 1996
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2018–present
Labels
Associated acts
Children1
Websitefredobang.com

Early life

Fredrick Givens II was born on March 29, 1996, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. [2] His mother, who works as a teacher, separated from his father when he was just a year old. Following his parents’ divorce, his mother remarried a cleaning company owner. Bang has four sisters and five brothers. Bang graduated from high school but dropped out of college. He started making music in 2015 and gained both fame and notoriety for his music.

Career

Givens gained recognition after the release of his July 2018 single "Oouuh".[2]

In January 2020, he was featured on Moneybagg Yo's track "Spin On Em", which received a music video in May 2020.[3] In April 2020, he released his debut studio album Most Hated, which peaked at number 110 on the Billboard 200.[4] On September 25, 2020, he released a new project titled In the Name of Gee.[5]

In January 2016, Givens was arrested on charges of attempted second degree murder. He served two years in jail for the charge before being released in 2018.[6] He gets off parole in 2023.

Personal life

Givens identifies as spiritual but not religious, although he believes in a God. He has a son who was introduced in the music video for his song "In The Name of Gee".[7][8]

Discography

Studio albums
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[9]
Most Hated 110

Mixtapes
Title Mixtape details
2 Face Bang
  • Released: October 31, 2018
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Big Ape
  • Released: April 19, 2019
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Pain Made Me Numb
  • Released: November 22, 2019
  • Label: Se Lavi, Def Jam
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
In the Name Of Gee
  • Released: September 25, 2020
  • Re-Released: January 15, 2021
  • Label: Se Lavi, Def Jam
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles
Title Year Album
"Oouuh" 2018 2 Face Bang
"Gangsta Talk"
(featuring NLE Choppa)		 2019 Big Ape
"Face Down" Pain Made Me Numb
"Slidin"
"Cap a Lot"
"Vest Up" 2020 Most Hated
"Yo Slime"
"Trust Issues"
"Saucy"
"Top"[10]
(Solo or featuring Lil Durk)		 In The Name of Gee

References
  1. https://trademark.trademarkia.com/bang-biz-88280844.html
  2. "The Break Presents: Fredo Bang". XXL. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  3. "Moneybagg Yo & Fredo Bang Take Prisoners in 'Spin On Em' Music Video: Watch". Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  4. "Fredo Bang declares himself 'Most Hated' with new album". REVOLT. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  5. Fredo Bang(confirmed account) [@FredoBang] (September 22, 2020). ""In The Name Of Gee" 9/25..." (Tweet). Retrieved September 25, 2020 – via Twitter.
  6. "Louisiana Rapper Fredo Bang Arrested for Attempted Second Degree Murder". XXL. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  7. https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-bootleg-kev/19-fredo-bang-x-hIvC3Y9Vs/
  8. https://www.revolt.tv/new-music/2020/9/29/21493834/fredo-bang-in-gee-we-trust-video
  9. "Fredo Bang Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  10. Powell, Jon (April 30, 2020). "Fredo Bang drops new visual for "Top"". Revolt. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
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