In the longview of hip-hop's 50 years, it's extremely rare to truly have one undisputed king or queen of a city or a subgenre - especially someone who's openly gay, identifies as gender-nonconforming, and uses fluid pronouns. And even among the few true "kings" and "queens" of rap, there usually comes a time when these icons no longer represent their inventions themselves and instead become a CliffNote in a newer artist's Grammy acceptance speech.
But New Orleans's Big Freedia has defied many norms in the past two decades as the reigning queen diva of bounce - one of hip-hop's most energetic dance genres, which you may know for originating twerking. She's become the go-to hype person to bring joy and explosive flair to some of today's biggest chart-topping hits, like Drake's "Nice For What" and Beyoncé's "Formation" and "Break My Soul." But it's her genuine love for and connection...
But New Orleans's Big Freedia has defied many norms in the past two decades as the reigning queen diva of bounce - one of hip-hop's most energetic dance genres, which you may know for originating twerking. She's become the go-to hype person to bring joy and explosive flair to some of today's biggest chart-topping hits, like Drake's "Nice For What" and Beyoncé's "Formation" and "Break My Soul." But it's her genuine love for and connection...
- 4/19/2023
- by Taylor Hosking
- Popsugar.com
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