Freddie Foxxx aka Bumpy Knuckles is a rapper from Long Island,New York. Freddie is a prime example of a missed opportunity. Eric B. (of Eric B. & Rakim fame) was originally going to use Freddie Foxxx as the rap artist on his groundbreaking hit "Eric B. for President", but he wasn't home on that fateful day. Eric B. caught word of another Long Island artist by the name of William Griffin otherwise known as Rakim Allah. The 17 year old changed his name to reflect his allegiance to the Nation of Gods and Earth (5 Percenters). The record was cut and the rest was history. Freddie Foxxx maintains an underground following and does not look to work with major labels out of fear that his work will be commercialized.
-Robert "Big Rob" Garrett
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