Fredro Starr
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Fredro Scruggs, Jr. |
| Also known as | Freddy, Firestarr |
| Born | April 18, 1971 |
| Origin | South Jamaica, Queens, New York, USA |
| Genres | East Coast hip hop, hardcore hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper and actor |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Labels | Mad Money Movement, Koch, Def Jam |
| Associated acts | Onyx, Ice-T, Outlaw Immortalz |
Fred Scruggs (born April 18, 1971) better known by his stage name Fredro Starr, is an American rapper and actor, best known as a member of hardcore hip hop group Onyx. He is from South Jamaica, Queens, New York.
After being discovered by RunDMC and the late Jam Master Jay, Fredro Starr released six albums with Onyx. Onyx split with Def Jam Recordings after their 1998 release Shut 'Em Down & temporarily broke up. In 2001. Onyx reunited the next year and released Bacdafucup Part II.
In 2000 Starr along with Jill Scott contributed to the soundtrack of Save the Last Dance for the lead single of the movie "Shining Through". Starr has also contributed to the soundtracks of Sunset Park & Light It Up. Starr released his debut solo album, Firestarr in 2001. Starr's next album, Don't Get Mad Get Money, arrived in 2003. In 2006 Starr formed a new group called Yung Onyx, but the group later disbanded.
On May 13, 2013 Starr released his debut mixtape and first solo project in 10 years entitled Live 4ever Die 2day. On October 17, 2013 Fredro Starr revealed that he almost signed with Death Row Records. On December 25, 2013 Starr along with producer The Audible Doctor released their collaboration album Made In The Streets. On November 26, 2013 Starr released his first single from his upcoming third album The Firestarr 2 entitled "What If 2".
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