ep. 98: The Power of Ass with Big Freedia
It's impossible to not shake, wiggle and twerk when Big Freedia takes the mic. The Queen Diva of bounce music shares her astonishing journey from a New Orleans gospel choir to hip-hop superstardom and how Hurricane Katrina helped make it happen. Plus, C&C rejoice in the power of ass!
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