Who is Fredo Bang? Rapper's meet and greet goes viral after woman gets kissed by him and her boyfriend simultaneously

One of the images from Fredo Bang's recent meet and greet, featuring a female fan of the rapper being kissed by both Bang and her boyfriend, has gone viral on the internet.

While on tour, Bang shared multiple fan interaction videos on June 27 on his X account, including the clip of him, along with her boyfriend, kissing a female fan on the cheek. Other videos included the rapper signing on a female fan's chest and posing with girls in intimate positions from his recent meet and greet with his fans.

Fredo Bang, originally named Fredrick Dewon Thomas Givens II, is a rapper based in Louisiana. He shot to fame with the release of his 2018 single, Oouuh. His 2020 single, Top, instantly clicked with listeners and is one of his most streamed tracks of all time. Top has also received platinum certification for RIAA.

In the same year (2020), Bang released his debut album, Most Hated, which reached #110 on the Billboard Hot 200. His next album, Yes I Am Sad, released in January 2024 and has connected with listeners for his treatment of mental health in the album.

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Fredo Bang's latest album Yes, I am Sad talks about mental health

In an exclusive interview with Hot New Hip Hop (HNHH), Fredo Bang spoke at length about his new album, titled Yes, I am Sad. Released on January 19, 2024, the album includes 14 tracks and talks about sensitive issues like mental health and how it is okay to not feel joyous at all times.

Bang has collaborated with many big shots from the rap industry, including NLE Choppa, Kevin Gates, Rick Ross, and Rob49. The rapper spoke to HNHH about the opening track, titled Yes, I am Sad, and said:

"I actually dropped a tear making that. That's how I know good ones. If I tear up when I'm making them, I’m like, 'Aw, this is a good one."

Bang revealed that the night he made the title track, he was in the "vibe of working" and worked on three or four tracks. Yet, he felt something more personal while working on the eponymous track.

Fredo Bang also revealed that he usually works to keep his mind off things and deal with his mental health on a daily basis. He called working a "stress reliever" that is "scientifically proven." Bangs was also asked when he came up with the idea of his latest project. He said:

"A year and a half ago. I shot the cover in November of 2022. I shot the cover in 2022, I shot “Come Thru” in March of 2023. Everything on this tape except two songs was done a year or something ago."

Fredo Bang also revealed that it took him 14 months to bring out the album due to "label issues". The rapper explained that he had to deal with a lot of "anxiety and stress" while dealing with the album's eventual release.

HNHH asked Fredo Bang how he dealt with such a vulnerable time in his life and his mental health issues. The rapper revealed that making music helped him through a lot of tough times. He continued:

"Yeah, it was really hard. Ain’t gonna lie. Music my whole life, I don't try to invest myself into anything else. So if I can't put no music, my brain is just--"

Fredo Bang was also asked about how his fans are reacting to this vulnerable side of his that is evident in his latest album. The rapper seemed happy with the response he's getting, and believed his work is helping listeners open up about their vulnerabilities as well.

"They liking it, because me being vulnerable is also unlocking their vulnerable side. Just things that they're dealing with and feeling. Sometimes you be sad and don't know that you’re sad," Bang stated.

Fredo Bang also shared the story of his collaboration with Kevin Gates on the song Ring Ring from Yes, I Am Sad. Interestingly, the rapper revealed it was last minute as Fredo Bang had decided he would not put that song on the album if Gates did not join him. Kevin finally chose the track and Bang added a "sample in the end."