Frenchie (rapper)
| Frenchie | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Greg Hogan |
| Also known as | Lil' Frenchie, Frenchie BSM |
| Born | May 15, 1985 |
| Origin | South Jamaica, Queens, New York, USA |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 2006 - present |
| Labels | 1017 Records, Brick Squad Monopoly |
| Associated acts | G-Unit, DJ Hurricane, Waka Flocka Flame, Gucci Mane |
Greg Hogan (born May 15, 1985), better known by his stage name Frenchie, is an American rapper. He is one of the original members of Gucci Mane's 1017 Records and Waka Flocka Flame's Brick Squad Monopoly. Frenchie is credited for introducing fellow East Coast rappers Nicki Minaj and French Montana to Debra's Mizay Entertainment before their mainstream breakouts. He released French Connection in 2009.
Frenchie was born and raised in South Jamaica, Queens. He spent much of his life travelling back and forth between Queens and Atlanta. His cousin is Waka Flocka Flame. His childhood friend is Lloyd Banks, and his neighbors included other members who founded G-Unit namely Tony Yayo and 50 Cent. According to interviews, Hogan's father Big Frenchie was a notable gangster and drug dealer in the borough in the early 90's, whom 50 Cent has referenced and idolized in his earlier work most notably on "50 Bars" and "Ghetto Quran". Hogan wanted to become a rapper having been inspired after watching Kris Kross' song "Jump" on Video Music Box at an early age. He is of Guyanese ancestry.
Frenchie hails from a musical family background with several of his relatives in the industry. His cousin Bimmy was an A&R for Def Jam Recordings while his uncle from his father's side DJ Hurricane worked with the Beastie Boys. His cousin/aunt Debra Antney was manager to Southern rappers Gucci Mane and OJ Da Juiceman. Frenchie began rapping when he was 19 years old, and would go on to record his first professionally produced track "Shirt Off" in late 2008. Prior to the record, he had appeared in various "street DVDs" performing freestyles and cyphers.
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