Frenchie is credited for introducing Nicki Minaj and French Montana to Debra's Mizay Entertainment before their mainstream breakouts.

[7][6] Frenchie wanted to become a rapper having been inspired after watching Kris Kross' song "Jump" on Video Music Box at an early age.

His cousin Bimmy was an A&R for Def Jam Recordings while his uncle from his father's side DJ Hurricane worked with Beastie Boys.

During a trip to Atlanta to attend a family reunion Frenchie's aunt Debra Antney had introduced him to Gucci Mane who signed him to his So Icey Entertainment.

[1] In an interview with DJ Lazy K in December 2009 Frenchie announced plans for an upcoming collaborative tape with French Montana.

[23] On May 21, 2013, he released his twelfth mixtape Long Over Due[24] aptly titled so having felt the need to showcase a solo effort with fewer guest features compared to his previous records.

Having accompanied Waka Flocka Flame, Steve Aoki and Borgore on tour the year before, he also showed a new-found interest in EDM which he expressed plans to pursue in the future.

[33] On September 9, 2014, Frenchie announced he was joining Protekted Records an independent label he helped found with Karen Fraiberg and Jon Gornbein.

[35] That year, he released the single Ain't Goin Nowhere featuring B.o.B and Chanel West Coast, which peaked at #29 on Mediabase urban charts.

[37] Frenchie was determined to have been one of seven men, some armed with handguns, who entered the home of a sleeping family because they incorrectly believed there was $100,000 worth of marijuana inside.