FAB 5 FREDDY

Artist Profile

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Aliases: FAB 5 FRED
Started: / Primary affiliations: TF5
Local origin: Brooklyn Main lines: 2s, 5s,
Bio
His most famous subway painting, done in 1979 with LEE Quinones was a tribute to Andy Warhol's Campbells' Soup cans. His work gained attention of art dealers as well the graffiti community. His 1979 exhibition at Galleria Medusa in Rome with LEE Quinones, Italy marked the earliest, if not the first European exhibition of graffiti art. His paintings have been displayed internationally with the likes of Keith Haring, LEE Quinones and Jean-Michel Basquiat.

He is credited for his efforts in introducing America and the world to Hip Hop Culture. He utilized his connections both in the media and on the street to help the global expansion of Hip Hop.

Brathwaith has also done a great deal of work in the recording and film industries. He is known for his cult hit record Change the Beat, hosting of Yo! MTV Raps < /em>, producing music videos for recording artists such as KRS One, Snoop Dogg and Queen Latifah and a staring role and music production in Charlie Ahern's film Wild Style in addition to many other accomplishments.

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