RAPPER Fredo was released from jail in March 2024 after spending five months in a "hell-hole" prison.
The artist, who is known for collaborations with fellow big names like Stormzy and Dave, told fans he was "getting right back to the music" after being granted freedom.
Who is Fredo?
Fredo is a British rapper and singer from Queen's Park, London.
He was born on March 6, 1994.
His father is from Barbados while his mother is of English and Moroccan descent.
The star, whose real name is Marvin William Bailey, was expelled from school before taking his GCSEs.
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He is known for his expansive tattoo collection which includes a large Monopoly inking on his right arm and flames around his neck.
Fredo's first child, a daughter named Tori, was born in February 2020.
Why was Fredo arrested?
In October 2023 The Sun reported that Fredo had been arrested and was being held in a Dubai prison.
The musician, who had released the number one hit Toxic Trait with Stormzy just months prior, had been accused of being in possession of cannabis.
At the time it was reported that he could be handed a three year sentence behind bars due to Dubai's strict zero tolerance for drugs-related offences.
It also feared that he could face deportation, a fine, and a ban from returning to the country.
In March 2024, however, Fredo returned to social media and revealed to fans that he had been released from prison.
He didn't clarify what he was charged with but admitted that he was arrested after "panicking" and swallowing his stash of the Class B drug cannabis.
He also revealed he was "feeling rehabilitated" from his stint behind bars.
Speaking on Instagram, Fredo said: "Don't be scared to come to Dubai. Just don't bring anything that you're not meant to bring and you'll be alright.
"Don't listen to the rumours. They'll treat you nice. They'll give you a lot of chicken biryani. They'll give you a lot of thinking time. We all make mistakes."
The star also said that he had no bathroom during his time in prison, telling his followers: "No toilets - nothing. Hole in the ground. No tissue roll. None of that. It's crazy.
"But it makes you appreciate your life and all the good stuff you've got going on."
He added: "It was a big accident. I would never ever bring weed to Dubai. Getting right back to the music."
What are Fredo's biggest songs?
Fredo started his distinguished career in 2016 by releasing his EP They Ain't 100.
He has since collaborated with numerous artists, including Tory Lanez.
Fredo scored a UK number one single in 2018 with his hit collaboration with Dave, Funky Friday.
It makes you appreciate your life and all the good stuff you've got going on.
Fredo after his release from prison
Dave later featured on Fredo's single All I Ever Wanted, which was taken from Fredo's debut album Third Avenue.
Third Avenue was released on February 1, 2019, and was followed up by Fredo's second and third LPS, Money Can't Buy Happiness and Independence Day, both released in 2021.
What is Fredo's net worth?
Fredo is reported to have a net worth of over £2million.
He is likely to have amassed this fortune from his Spotify streams and sponsorship deals.
The rapper gets over two million monthly listeners on Spotify.
He also makes a lot of his money from his partnership with trainer company Kick Game, which sees the star host events at the company's stores.
Is Fredo on social media?
Fredo is very popular on social media and boasts over 1million followers on Instagram.
He also has a TikTok account and is active on Snapchat.
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Fredo releases new music and new videos on his YouTube channel.
He has nearly 400,000 subscribers on the website and has been known to rack up millions of views on his songs.