Bankroll Freddie

Freddie Demarus Gladney III, known professionally as Bankroll Freddie, is an American rapper from Helena, Arkansas. He is signed to Quality Control Music and Motown Records.

Early life Gladney was born in Helena, Arkansas. His mom moved with him to Conway, Arkansas after his cousin was shot and killed in 2009. Gladney graduated from Conway High School in 2013.

Career Gladney started his music career in 2017, releasing the freestyle Lil Baby. He released the mixtape Saved by the Bales in July 2019, and Quality Control later released a remix of a track on the album, titled Drip Like Dis and featuring Young Dolph and Lil Baby. In November 2019, he released the single "Lil Mama" (featuring Renni Rucci).

In 2020, he released the album From Trap to Rap, featuring Moneybagg Yo, Lil Yachty, Young Dolph, Lil Baby, and Trapboy Freddy. He signed with Motown Records, and his first release under the label was the track "Add It Up", released on January 30, 2021, alongside an accompanying music video. The 14-track album features EST Gee, 2 Chainz, Young Scooter, Megan Thee Stallion, PnB Rock, Young Dolph, BIG30 and Gucci Mane.

Personal life Gladney lives in Little Rock, Arkansas. He wears a diamond-encrusted ring on his pinkie, in the shape of the state of Arkansas. In 2021, he appeared on an episode of WorldStarHipHop's Welcome to My Hood, visiting the neighborhood he grew up in at Helena-West Helena, Arkansas. In May 2021, it was reported that Gladney was shot; later that day, he posted "I'm good" on an Instagram story, which showed a wound under his chin.

Legal issues It was announced on April 17, 2022, that Bankroll Freddie was arrested in Arkansas on drug and weapons charges after being pulled over for speeding. Freddie was allegedly in possession of 21 pounds of marijuana—which is banned in the state—171 grams of promethazine, and a firearm.

Discography

Studio albums + Title Album details Peak chart positions USHeat. Big Bank Released: April 2, 2021 Label: Quality Control, Motown Format: Digital download, streaming2

Mixtapes Title Album details Peak chart positions USHeat. Saved by the Bales Released: July 4, 2019 Label: BKM Format: Digital download, streaming— From Trap to Rap Released: January 17, 2020 Label: Quality Control Format: Digital download, streaming— From Trap to Rap 2 Released: July 29, 2022 Label: Quality Control, Motown Format: Digital download, streaming6

Singles "Drip Like This" (2019) (2020) "Quarantine Flow" (2020) (2020) "Tomorrow" by Doe B on Last Definition of a Trapper (2020) "Add It Up"