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Add date: 10.28.2025
Release date: 10.24.2025
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Billy Dean Thomas, AKA “The Queer B.I.G” is a Grammy-nominated Hip-hop recording artist and producer born and raised in Harlem, but based in Boston. Billy Dean challenges the music industry as a non-binary emcee with quick-witted flows highlighting intersectional feminism and a critique of today’s political and social landscape. Recently named one of NPR’s 2020 Slingshot Artists to Watch, Billy Dean Thomas has been described as a blend between “Run The Jewels and Rage against the Machine.” Their ability to bridge genres has allowed them to perform with various genres from punk, to grime to trap music. After sharing their story on ABC’s The View they were a songwriter for the Grammy-nominated album “The Love” by the Alphabet Rockers discussing self-esteem and gender justice. Their singles “Tina Turnup” and “We All Go Up” are featured in HBO’s show “Genera+ion”, as well as ABC’s show “Queens”. They have been featured in Billboard magazine, The Boston Globe and have opened for bands such as Grace Potter, Ja Rule, Adult Mom, Moon Hooch, and Speedy Ortiz. They have performed throughout the United States at venues such as The House of Blues, Grand Point North Festival, and House of Vans NYC.
Apple Music
Bandcamp
Official Website
Spotify
Tidal
YouTube
Billy Dean Thomas, AKA “The Queer B.I.G” is a Grammy-nominated Hip-hop recording artist and producer born and raised in Harlem, but based in Boston. Billy Dean challenges the music industry as a non-binary emcee with quick-witted flows highlighting intersectional feminism and a critique of today’s political and social landscape. Recently named one of NPR’s 2020 Slingshot Artists to Watch, Billy Dean Thomas has been described as a blend between “Run The Jewels and Rage against the Machine.” Their ability to bridge genres has allowed them to perform with various genres from punk, to grime to trap music. After sharing their story on ABC’s The View they were a songwriter for the Grammy-nominated album “The Love” by the Alphabet Rockers discussing self-esteem and gender justice. Their singles “Tina Turnup” and “We All Go Up” are featured in HBO’s show “Genera+ion”, as well as ABC’s show “Queens”. They have been featured in Billboard magazine, The Boston Globe and have opened for bands such as Grace Potter, Ja Rule, Adult Mom, Moon Hooch, and Speedy Ortiz. They have performed throughout the United States at venues such as The House of Blues, Grand Point North Festival, and House of Vans NYC.