Fred the Godson

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

Fred the Godson
Fred the Godson at a recording session in 2016
Background information
Birth nameFrederick Thomas
Born(1985-02-22)February 22, 1985
OriginBronx, New York, U.S.
DiedApril 23, 2020(2020-04-23) (aged 35)
Bronx, New York City, U.S.
GenresHip hop

Early life

Frederick Thomas was born on New Year's Day 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

Thomas'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, featuring samples of The Notorious B.I.G., Busta Rhymes and Cam'ron.[3] His second release, City of God, was one of a series for DJ Drama’s Gangsta Grillz,[1] and featuring Puff Daddy, Pusha T and Raekwon of Wu-Tang Clan.[2]

In 2011, XXL included him in its annual Freshman class of up-and-comers.[2]

Between 2011 and 2020, Thomas released music and performed regularly, guest DJ-ing on New York radio station based in Hudson 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]

Personal life

Thomas was married to LeeAnn Jemmott, they had two daughters.[1][4]

Thomas 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][6] His wife told media on April 9 that she was concerned he was going to die,[4] but the next day, said he was "going to make it", and was being weaned from a ventilator.[5][7]

Thomas died at Montefiore Medical Center on April 23, 2020 at age 35. His funeral has not been announced.[1][2][3]

References
  1. Caramanica, Jon (April 24, 2020). "Fred the Godson, Nimble New York Rapper, Dies at 41". New York Times. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  2. Kaufman, Gil (April 23, 2020). "Fred the Godson Dies at 35 From Coronavirus". Billboard. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  3. 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. "Rapper Fred The Godson diagnosed with COVID-19, fighting for his life". Bronx News 12. April 8, 2020. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  5. White, Roman (April 22, 2020). "Source: Fred The Godson's Kidneys 'Not Working' But Fever Improvement is 'Big'". Source (magazine). Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  6. Fred the Godson (April 6, 2020). "Fred the Godson's Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  7. 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.
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