Fred Lee Scruggs Jr. (born April 18, 1971), better known by his stage
name Fredro Starr, is an American hardcore rapper, record producer,
actor and author, best known as a member of multi-platinum hardcore
rap group Onyx. Fredro Starr was discovered by the late hip hop star
Jam Master Jay of Run-D.M.C. who signed Onyx on his label JMJ Records.
Onyx went on to release three top selling albums before Fredro began
his solo career. As a part of Onyx, Fredro Starr was nominated as
"Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop New Artist" on American Music Awards of 1994 and
won "Best Rap Album" on 1994 Soul Train Music Awards.Fredro Starr has
starred in more than 55 films and television shows. He made his acting
debut in the HBO drama Strapped. His film credits include Spike Lee's
Clockers, Sunset Park, Ride, Light It Up, Save the Last Dance and
Torque. He also performed the Save the Last Dance's theme song,
"Shining Through", with Jill Scott on the multi-platinum
soundtrack.Starr made his television debut in Law & Order and New York
Undercover, but he is best known for his role of 'Q' in Moesha,
starring R&B singer Brandy. He also appeared in HBO's The Wire, NYPD
Blue, Blade, and CSI: Miami. Fredro also co-hosted Dance 360, a daily,
half-hour urban dance competition show on Paramount Television.Fred
Lee Scruggs Jr. was born in Kings County Hospital Center on April 18,
1971. He grew up in the Flatbush, Brooklyn. In 1984, at the age of 13,
he moved with his brother David Scruggs (also known as Who$ane) to
South Jamaica, Queens. Between 1984 and 1988, Fredro Starr studied at
John Adams High School (Queens). Other students at John Adams High
School included Marlon Fledtcher (also known as Big DS), Tyrone Taylor
(also known as Suave and Sonny Seeza), Mr. Cheeks and Freaky Tah.
Fredro first met Suave at the battle in Ajax Park (Jamaica, New York)
(now called "Dr. Charles R. Drew Park").
name Fredro Starr, is an American hardcore rapper, record producer,
actor and author, best known as a member of multi-platinum hardcore
rap group Onyx. Fredro Starr was discovered by the late hip hop star
Jam Master Jay of Run-D.M.C. who signed Onyx on his label JMJ Records.
Onyx went on to release three top selling albums before Fredro began
his solo career. As a part of Onyx, Fredro Starr was nominated as
"Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop New Artist" on American Music Awards of 1994 and
won "Best Rap Album" on 1994 Soul Train Music Awards.Fredro Starr has
starred in more than 55 films and television shows. He made his acting
debut in the HBO drama Strapped. His film credits include Spike Lee's
Clockers, Sunset Park, Ride, Light It Up, Save the Last Dance and
Torque. He also performed the Save the Last Dance's theme song,
"Shining Through", with Jill Scott on the multi-platinum
soundtrack.Starr made his television debut in Law & Order and New York
Undercover, but he is best known for his role of 'Q' in Moesha,
starring R&B singer Brandy. He also appeared in HBO's The Wire, NYPD
Blue, Blade, and CSI: Miami. Fredro also co-hosted Dance 360, a daily,
half-hour urban dance competition show on Paramount Television.Fred
Lee Scruggs Jr. was born in Kings County Hospital Center on April 18,
1971. He grew up in the Flatbush, Brooklyn. In 1984, at the age of 13,
he moved with his brother David Scruggs (also known as Who$ane) to
South Jamaica, Queens. Between 1984 and 1988, Fredro Starr studied at
John Adams High School (Queens). Other students at John Adams High
School included Marlon Fledtcher (also known as Big DS), Tyrone Taylor
(also known as Suave and Sonny Seeza), Mr. Cheeks and Freaky Tah.
Fredro first met Suave at the battle in Ajax Park (Jamaica, New York)
(now called "Dr. Charles R. Drew Park").
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