100 Quotes by Big Freedia

Outside of Bounce, I listen to Beyonce, Sia, Rihanna.

I'm human, just like everyone else.

I'm an artist who happens to be gay.

Housing vouchers are a vital lifeline for many people I know in New Orleans and around the country, including struggling artists.

I've always liked to dance.

I truly believe there needs to be more programs for artists and musicians to teach basic financial literacy and planning. Coming from where I came from, I know that I could have used that kind of assistance.

Once I started rapping, I had to start dancing more. I had to really use my craft, and take everything I did for fun and put it into my professional shows.

I was on subsidized housing for many years before my financial situation changed. I quickly found myself in a new economic structure and, frankly, knew little about how to handle my money.

Twerking - and it's a lot more than twerking - comes from a long history of music and dance in New Orleans. Twerkin' happen around the world for a long time now, so I'm very excited that it's coming into the public eye, as long as it's respected.