Back in 2005, Freedia got shot. He mentioned what the movie was at the time he still did not know it until this day.
After mustering the courage to start performing again, Freedia also moved into a new place, to get a fresh start.
Big Freedia has collaborated with artists including Beyonce, who sampled his voice for her song, Formation and on her 2022 number-one hit, Break My Soul, Lixxo Kesha, New Kids on the block and many others.
In April 2022, Freedia was named Artist Ambassador for US Independent Venue Week. In June 2022, Freedia appeared in Beyonce’s single, Break My Soul.