Fredo Bang - War Time

What this video is

Released June 25, 2021 as a lead single for the forthcoming album 'Murder Made Me' on Def Jam Recordings, 'War Time' arrives at a pivotal moment in Fredo Bang's career — riding momentum from his 2020 RIAA-certified platinum single 'Top' (ft. Lil Durk) and a string of projects that put Baton Rouge back on the national rap map. The video exemplifies the Gulf Coast's early-2020s visual aesthetic: crew-deep,…

Why it matters

A textbook example of 2021 Southern trap visual vernacular: fast editorial rhythm matching aggressive production (Hardbody B-Eazy, DJ Chose, ThisABeats), warm amber color grading evoking Louisiana heat, and crew-mob aesthetics that signal regional authenticity. The video reinforces the…

The director

Jolo is a videographer and director based in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana hip-hop ecosystem, known as Fredo Bang's go-to shooter. IMVDb credits him with directorial work including Fredo Bang's 'Big Steppa' (2020). He operates in the tradition of regional DIY…