Fred Durst

Biography

Fred Durst is a renowned American rapper, singer, and filmmaker, best known as the frontman of the nu metal band Limp Bizkit, formed in 1994. Born William Frederick Durst, he grew up in North Carolina, where he was bullied as a child, a theme he incorporated into his music. After serving in the Navy, Durst moved to Jacksonville, Florida, and developed an idea for a band that combined rock and hip-hop, leading to the creation of Limp Bizkit.