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Free Marie
rapper, music producer, television personality, choreographer, radio personality
Years active1991–present
WebsiteFreesworld.com

Marie Antoinette Wright (born February 7, 1968), better known by her stage name, Free, is an American media personality, television producer, choreographer, rapper, and philanthropist. She became known as the first host (alongside

L.A., serving as a morning drive co-host at WPGC-FM in Washington, D.C., and is the former co-host of The Ed Lover Morning Show on Power 105.1
in New York.

Career

Free was born as Marie Antoinette Wright to African-American parents. She became involved in the arts as a child in

rap skills. One of her biggest breaks in her dancing career was performing in the 1991 hip-hop music video of Good Vibrations by Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch.[2]

Free left Boston to immerse herself in her true passion: music. One of Free's "stepping stones" was an

Wyclef
and his Refugee Camp crew.

Free stated: “What influenced me to chase after my dreams was music itself; its power and creative medium." Fate led her to a casting held by

AJ Calloway) their signature show based in New York: 106 & Park: Top 10 Live. During her 5 years at 106 & Park, Free interviewed notable people such as Michael Jackson, Denzel Washington, Aaliyah, Halle Berry, Mariah Carey,[3]
Beyonce
.

In 2003, Free began to record a full-length debut studio album titled, Pressure Free, which was expected to be released in Spring of 2008. Free went on to promote the album and release rumored singles via underground mixtapes from early 2003 throughout 2007. A rumored single, Uh Huh, featuring Busta Rhymes, leaked via Internet in the aspiration of she, again generating rumors for the album. Contributors for the debut included Faith Evans, Bink, Scott Storch, Rockwilder, Kanye West, Just Blaze, Rah Digga, Timbaland, and Missy Elliott. As of 2012, there is no confirmation if the album will be released.

On December 1, 2009,

hip hop, and old-school jams) announced that Malikha Mallette would move to co-host on The Ed Lover Show, from 5:30 AM until 9:30 AM; meanwhile, DJ Envy
would be Power 105.1's new afternoon personality, between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM on weekdays. The announcement was made by Cadillac Jack, Power 105.1's program director. Free stated on her Twitter page, "Ok that's a Tuesday morning for ya: As of now I will no longer be heard on Power 105 in the A.M.: NY thanks for the laughs..rock on."

In October 2010, Free returned to BET once again to produce and star in 106 & Park’s two-episode anniversary show, titled 106 & Park: 10 Years & Counting and 106 & Park: The Celebration, 10 Years Live!. Both shows earned the highest 106 & Park ratings in BET history.

She could also be seen yet again on BET, as a presenter at the

on November 7, 2010.

On May 9, 2011, Free began co-hosting The Big Tigger Morning Show on “The People’s Station” WPGC (95.5 FM), serving the regions of Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia; she hosted alongside Darian "Big Tigger" Morgan from 6:00 AM until 10:00 AM, weekdays. Several months later, Big Tigger was fired, and Free continued the morning radio show without him.

On December 19, 2014, Free again returned to BET, hosting the final episode of 106 & Park, titled "The Final Act" (with Bow Wow, Terrence J and Rocsi).

Philanthropy

In 2002, Free founded the Free4Life Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to empowering young people in disadvantaged neighborhoods through programs that encourage literacy, financial education and creative arts. The Free4Life Foundation has created opportunities that inspire, support, encourage and strengthen the healthy development of young people in Boston's underserved communities. Initially focused on eradicating domestic violence and improving financial literacy, Free is currently in the process of expanding the depth and breadth of the foundation's scope. Through the foundation, Free also launched the successful fundraising event, Break! Break!.[4]

Free is also an advocate for breast cancer awareness. In October 2010, she participated in the American Cancer Society's "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" charity walk in honor of her late mother Selina "Tina" Wright. She later formed team "Walk 4 Tina," as she and her family walked 5.7 miles to help raise donations and awareness.

Personal life

As of 2023, Free lives a quiet and private life away from the media and the public eye. She maintains residences in both her hometown Boston and New York City.

Discography

  • 2004: Free's World (mixtape)
  • 2007: Pressure Free (shelved)
Album appearances
Remixes
Soundtracks

References

  1. ^ "Free". IMDb.
  2. ^ "Free – Biography". apbspeakers.com. American Program Bureau. Archived from the original on June 8, 2015. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  3. ^ Uploaded by the LambilyHub YouTube channel 2/2/2022. "Mariah Carey - 106 & Park (April 2005 Interview + Performance)". YouTube. Originally aired 4/18/2005. Retrieved April 3, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ APBSpeakers.com: Free | Speaker Profile Archived June 8, 2015, at the Wayback Machine

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