Fredro Starr

Fredro Starr, born Fred Lee Scruggs, Jr. on April 18, 1971, in Queens, New York, is an American rapper, actor, and record producer. He gained significant recognition as a member of the hardcore rap group Onyx. The group, discovered by Jam Master Jay of Run DMC, debuted in 1993 and quickly achieved success. Onyx’s debut album, “Bacdafucup,” earned them the Soul Train’s 1993 Best Rap Album of the Year award, surpassing Dr. Dre’s “The Chronic.” Fredro Starr contributed to three top-selling albums with Onyx before transitioning into a solo music career and an acting career. He has also released several solo albums during his career.

Starr’s acting career began in 1995 with Forest Whitaker’s HBO drama “Strapped,” for which he received a CableACE Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. This marked the beginning of his extensive filmography, including roles in Spike Lee’s “Clockers” (1995), “Sunset Park” (1996), “Ride” (1998), “Light It Up” (1999), “Save the Last Dance” (2001), and “Torque” (2004). In addition to film, Starr has appeared in notable television series such as “Law & Order,” “New York Undercover,” HBO’s “The Wire,” “NYPD Blue,” “Blade” (TV series), and “CSI: Miami.” He is particularly known for his role as ‘Q’ in the television series “Moesha,” starring Brandy Norwood. Starr also co-hosted “Dance 360,” a daily urban dance competition show. His involvement in the entertainment industry has expanded to include producing, with projects like “Asbury Park” (2021) and upcoming works like “Onyx the Story.”

Fredro Starr has continued to evolve his career, exploring various facets of entertainment. He is credited as a composer on several music videos, including Onyx’s early hits like “Throw Ya Gunz” (1992) and “Slam” (1993), as well as Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode” (2018). His production work spans from executive producing music videos and TV specials like “Building a Brand” (2009) to full-length films. Recent acting credits include “Asbury Park” (2021), “Young Ballerz” (2020), and “Equal Standard” (2020). He is currently involved in several upcoming film projects as an actor and is also producing a film based on the life of Jam Master Jay.