Fred the Godson

Bronx rapper Fred the Godson grew through prolific output and steady collaboration, releasing solid mixtapes throughout the 2010s and working on tracks with better-known rappers. He brought East Coast grit and understated humor to his lyrics, filling projects like 2019's God Level with clever personality. He died in April 2020 of complications from COVID-19. Fred the Godson was born Frederick Thomas in 1985. The Bronx native began freestyling in the early 2000s and by the end of the decade he'd become a recognized talent both regionally and beyond. In 2010 he issued both his ...