Billy the Fridge
Billy the Fridge | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | William Berry |
| Born | August 13, 1983 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
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| Occupation(s) | |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| YouTube information | |
| Channel | |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Subscribers | 86,400 |
| Total views | 11,335,973 |
| Associated acts | |
William Berry (born August 13, 1983), known professionally as Billy the Fridge, is an American YouTuber, rapper, former wrestler, and competitive eater. He is a co-host of the Drunken Peasants podcast.
Early life
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William Berry Jr. was born on August 13, 1983, in Seattle, Washington. Not much is known about his early life.
Career
Berry released his first album titled Billy The Fridge in 2008. He released an EP titled The Lunch Box Soldiers with friend Timm Konn in 2011.[1] In March 2011, Berry opened a YouTube channel—where he then garnered further popularity.
Berry was an aspiring professional wrestler, competing in semi-pro wrestling during his earlier years under his pseudonymous nickname. A viral video showed Berry vomiting and fainting in a wrestling ring.[2]
In 2008, Berry began competitive eating and won numerous titles in the Seattle area. In July 2009, he placed first in a local hot dog eating contest,[3] as well as winning the Top Pot Doughnut Eating Contest for two consecutive years in 2008 and 2009.[4]
In 2012, he released his second album titled Old Fashioned, which garnered some traction and popularity.[4]
Berry has collaborated with other YouTubers, rappers, and celebrities, including Andy Milonakis,[1] Wizdom, Beefy, Boogie2988, Daniel Keem (aka Keemstar), LeafyIsHere, and Onision.
Personal life
Berry's nickname "Billy the Fridge" was inspired by his large build. At his heaviest, he weighed over 500 pounds (230 kg).[5] In 2018, Berry revealed on social media that he was losing weight through the Keto diet.[6]
Discography
Albums
| Title | Release Year | Reference(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Billy The Fridge | 2008 | (CD, Album)[7] |
| Million Dollar Fantasy Freak Show | 2009 | [8] |
| Old Fashioned | 2012 | [9] |
| ill! | 2017 | [10] |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Billy the Fridge is a Baaad Man". We Out Here Magazine. May 5, 2011.
- ↑ "Fat Wrestler Vomits And Passes Out In Ring". eBaum's World. 2011.
- ↑ Swedes, Geeky (July 25, 2009). "'Billy the Fridge' claims hot dog contest title". My Ballard.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Quinlan, Thomas (September 24, 2012). "Billy the Fridge". Exclaim!.
- ↑ "Billy the Fridge – The 500 Pound Rapper you should be listening to". Duck Duck Gray Duck. July 9, 2015.
- ↑ "I stay drippin', my babies. #keto #weightloss #fitness #fat". Instagram. Billy the Fridge. July 11, 2018.
- ↑ Billy The Fridge - Billy The Fridge, 2008
- ↑ Billy The Fridge - Million Dollar Fantasy Freak Show, 2009
- ↑ Billy The Fridge - Old Fashioned, 2012
- ↑ Billy The Fridge - ill!, 2017
External links
- Billy the Fridge on YouTube
- Billy the Fridge discography at Discogs
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