Billy Dean Thomas, AKA “The Queer B.I.G” is a Hip-hop recording artist born and raised in Harlem NYC, but residing in Boston. Billy Dean challenges the music industry with quick-witted punchlines highlighting intersectional feminism, social justice, and growing up in a gentrified city. Recently named NPR’s Slingshot Artist to Watch, Billy Dean Thomas has been described as a blend between “The Roots and Rage Against the Machine." After sharing their story on ABC’s The View they were nominated for five Boston Music awards and were a songwriter for the Grammy-nominated album titled “The Love” by the Alphabet Rockers. They have been featured in Billboard magazine, the Boston Globe and have toured at venues throughout the United States such as The House of Blues, Grand Point North Festival and House of Vans NYC.