Fred the Godson facts for kids

Frederick Thomas (born February 22, 1985 – died April 23, 2020) was an American DJ and rapper known as Fred the Godson. He was born in The Bronx, New York City. Fred the Godson became famous for his powerful rhymes and unique style in the hip-hop world.

Early Music Journey

Fred the Godson started his music career in the early 2010s. He released his first mixtape, Armageddon, in 2010. This mixtape featured samples from well-known artists like Notorious B.I.G., Busta Rhymes, Waka Flocka Flame, and Cam'ron.

His second mixtape was called City of God. This project was part of a popular series for DJ Drama’s Gangsta Grillz. For City of God, Fred the Godson worked with big names such as P. Diddy, Pusha T, and Raekwon.

Active Years in Music

From 2011 to 2020, Fred the Godson was very active in music. He regularly released new songs and performed live. He also appeared as a guest DJ on Hot 97, a famous radio station in New York.

During these years, he continued to work with many talented artists. These included Pusha T, Jadakiss, Cam’ron, and Raekwon. He was known for his strong presence and dedication to his craft.

Last Musical Works

In 2020, Fred the Godson released two more mixtapes. The first was Training Day, which came out in January and featured Jay Pharoah. His final mixtape, Payback, was released on March 20, 2020.

His Passing

Sadly, on April 6, 2020, Fred the Godson was diagnosed with COVID-19. He also had other health issues, including asthma and kidney failure. He passed away from the infection on April 23, 2020, in The Bronx. He was 41 years old.

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  Fred the Godson in late 2016.