Fred Durst is an American musician, actor, and director, best known as the lead singer of the nu-metal band Limp Bizkit.
He rose to fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s with the band’s unique fusion of rock and hip-hop, characterized by aggressive lyrics and energetic performances.
Limp Bizkit’s albums, particularly “Significant Other” and “Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water,” were huge commercial successes, establishing Durst as a prominent figure in the music industry.
In addition to music, he also dabbled in film directing, demonstrating his versatility as an artist.
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- Full name: William Frederick Durst
- Date of birth: August 20, 1970
- Age: 54 years old
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
- Nationality: United States
- Occupation: Singer, songwriter, actor, director
- Height: 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m)
- Parents: Anita Durst (mother), Robert Durst (father)
- Siblings: Not applicable
- Spouses: Kseniya Durst (married 2012 – filed for divorce), Esther Nazaroy (married July 13, 2009 – August 2009), Rachel Tergesen (married 1990 – 1993)
- Children: Adriana Mae Durst, Dallas Durst
- Relationship status: Divorced
- Religion: Not applicable
- Race: Not applicable
- Net worth: $20 million
early life and education
Fred Durst is 54 years old. He was born on August 20, 1970 in Jacksonville, Florida. Shortly after his birth, he moved to Orlando and Cherryville, North Carolina.
When he was young, his mother remarried a local police officer named Bill Durst. He grew up in a challenging environment and faced bullying, which affected his artistic expression later in life.
Durst attended Hunter Huss High School in Gastonia, North Carolina. As a child, he developed an interest in music, exploring genres such as hip-hop and punk rock.
After high school, he briefly joined the U.S. Navy, but left after two years because he had difficulty adapting to military life. After his military service, he returned to Jacksonville and worked various jobs while honing his skills as a tattoo artist.
personal life
Fred Durst was married multiple times. His first marriage was to Rachel Tergesen in 1990. They divorced in 1993 but had a daughter, Adriana May Durst, born June 3, 1990.
On August 30, 2001, he gave birth to a son named Dallas Durst with his ex-girlfriend Jennifer Thayer. In July 2009, he married Esther Nazaroi, but their marriage only lasted a month.
In 2012, he married Kseniya Durst; however, they recently filed for divorce. Durst’s life had its ups and downs, including legal troubles following an altercation during his first marriage.
Profession
Fred Durst formed Limp Bizkit in 1994 after struggling to find band members who shared his vision for a fusion of rock and hip-hop. The band gained attention in the late ’90s with their energetic performances and hit singles like “Nookie” and “My Way.”
Their albums Significant Other (1999) and Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water (2000) catapulted them to mainstream success. In addition to his music career, Durst is also involved in film production.
He made his directorial debut with 2007’s “The Education of Charlie Banks,” followed by 2008’s “Long Shot.” His latest film project is “The Fanatic,” which will be released in 2019.
Awards
Fred Durst received several accolades during his career:
- MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist (2000) with Limp Bizkit
- Billboard Music Award for Best Modern Rock Song, “My Way” (2001)
net worth
Fred Durst’s net worth is estimated at $20 million. His wealth comes primarily from his successful music career with Limp Bizkit and his ventures in film directing.
dispute
Fred Durst’s career has been controversial. He has had notable feuds with other musicians, such as Nine Inch Nails’ Eminem and Trent Reznor. These competitions often stem from the lyrical content or public statements in interviews.
Durst also faced backlash for his relationship with pop star Britney Spears in the early 2000s. Their short-lived romance attracted widespread media attention and close scrutiny from fans and critics.
Additionally, Limp Bizkit’s music has often been criticized for its aggressive style and themes, which some believe promote violence or misogyny. Durst himself is frustrated that some listeners misinterpret his music as an enabler of bullying rather than an expression of personal struggle.
social media
- Instagram: @frddurst
- Twitter: @frddurst
film chronology
- Population 436 (2006)
- The Education of Charlie Banks (2007)
- Long Shot(2008)
- Fanatic(2019)
discography
Limp Bizkit Album:
- Three Dollar Bill, You$ (1997)
- Significant Other(1999)
- Chocolate Starfish and Hot Dog Flavored Water (2000)
- Results may vary (2003)
- The Undoubted Truth (Part 1) (2005)
- Golden Cobra(2011)
