| Fredro Starr Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 5½ in |
| Weight | 65 kg |
| Date of Birth | April 18, 1971 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Spouse | Korina Longin |
Fredro Starr is an American breakdancer, rapper, record producer, actor, and author who is best known for being a member of popular multi-platinum hardcore rap group, Onyx, alongside rapper Sticky Fingaz. He has also flourished as a solo artist and has released several albums and mixtapes such as Don’t Get Mad Get Money, Firestarr, Firestarr 2, Made In The Streets, and Live 4ever Die 2day. Moreover, he has also garnered more than 100k followers on Instagram, more than 80k followers on Facebook, and more than 50k followers on Twitter.
Born Name
Fred Lee Scruggs Jr.
Nick Name
Fredro Starr, Onyx, Magic, Kool Fredro, Fred Scruggs, Mickey Billy, Never, Firestarr, Dro Starr, Fredro
Sun Sign
Aries
Born Place
Kings County Hospital Center, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States
Nationality
Education
Fredro Starr studied at John Adams High School (Queens) from 1984 to 1988.
Occupation
Breakdancer, Rapper, Record Producer, Actor, Author
Family
- Siblings – David Scruggs (also known as Who$ane)
- Others – Sticky Fingaz (Younger Cousin) (Hardcore Rapper, Record Producer, Actor, Film Director, Film Editor, Writer, Member of the multi-platinum hardcore rap group ‘Onyx’)
Manager
Fredro Starr is represented by Heartrock Management, Talent Management Company, Tarzana, Los Angeles, California, United States.
Genre
Hardcore Hip Hop, Gangsta Rap, East Coast Hip Hop
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
JMJ Records, Def Jam, Mad Money Movement
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 5½ in or 166.5 cm
Weight
65 kg or 143.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Fredro Starr has dated –
- Brandy Norwood (2007-2008) – Fredro Starr had a short-termed romance with singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress, Brandy Norwood, between 2007 and 2008.
- Korina Longin (2007-Present) – He has been in a relationship with the Croatian model and actress, Korina Longin, since 2007. The duo has been married and parents 2 sons, namely, Princeton and Brighton.
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Often wears a cap and shades
- Baldhead
Brand Endorsements
He has either endorsed or promoted a couple of brands through social media which include the likes of Altatude Clothing, etc.
Fredro Starr Facts
- He spent his childhood years in Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York.
- Fredro Starr formed the hardcore hip hop group, Onyx, in 1988 alongside Sonny Seeza and late Big DS.
- As a member of Onyx, he released his debut album, Bacdafucup, on March 30, 1993, via JMJ Records, Rush Associated Labels, and Chaos Recordings. The album was ranked at number #8 in the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and at number #17 in the Billboard 200 chart while it was certified “Platinum” by Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and “Gold” by Music Canada. The album also won the 1994 Soul Train Music Award in the “Best Rap Album” category.
- As a solo artist, Fredro Starr released his first studio album, Firestarr, on February 13, 2001, via Koch Records. It was placed at number #18 in the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and at number #76 in the Billboard 200 chart.
- Over the years, he has also played a variety of roles in several shows and movies like Sunset Park, Save the Last Dance, Torque, Here Comes the Sun, Method & Red, Moesha, CSI: Miami, CSI: NY, Dangerous Minds, and Promised Land.
Featured Image by Fredro Starr / Instagram
