Beauty Industry Entrepreneur; Media Personality, Choreographer & Philanthropist; Founder of Pudding Stone Bath Company

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Free Biography

Marie Wright, known professionally as Free, is an American media personality, television producer, choreographer, rapper, and philanthropist with a career spanning television, radio, music, and community advocacy.

Known to many as the longtime host of BET’s top-rated television program 106 & Park, Marie “Free” Wright has expanded her career into entrepreneurship and philanthropy. In addition to leading her charitable organization, Team Cancer Free Inc., Wright is the founder and creator of Pudding Stone Bath Co., a bath and beauty brand inspired by her lifelong struggle with dry, sensitive skin, eczema, and psoriasis. After more than 14 years of crafting and sharing handmade skincare products with friends and family, Wright transformed her passion for healthy skin and natural remedies into a business focused on creating bath and beauty products made with care and compassion.

Wright's entertainment career began with dance and performance, including a notable appearance in the rap music video "Good Vibrations" by Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch. She gained national recognition as the first host, alongside A. J. Calloway, of Black Entertainment Television's "106 & Park." The show became a central platform for hip hop and R&B music discovery, shaping music trends and youth culture. During her tenure at "106 & Park," Wright interviewed prominent figures such as Michael Jackson, Denzel Washington, Aaliyah, Halle Berry, Mariah Carey, Maxwell, Alicia Keys, Janet Jackson, and Beyoncé.

Wright's association with BET extended beyond her initial hosting role. She produced and starred in anniversary specials for "106 & Park," hosted the BET Awards Post-Show, and led the program "Lens on Talent." Wright also hosted the final episode of "106 & Park" alongside Bow Wow, Terrence J, and Rocsi. In radio, she served as an on-air personality at KKBT 100.3 The Beat in Los Angeles and on "The Ed Lover Morning Show" on Power 105.1 in New York City. Wright has also emceed events such as the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network Tour and the "Total You" Tour with Queen Latifah.

In addition to her media work, Wright founded the Free4Life Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on empowering youth in disadvantaged neighborhoods through literacy, financial education, and creative arts programs. The foundation initially targeted domestic violence prevention and financial literacy, later expanding its mission to support broader youth development initiatives in Boston's underserved communities. Wright is also active in health advocacy, participating in the American Cancer Society's "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" walk and forming team Walk 4 Tina in honor of her late mother. She serves as CEO of TeamCancerFree and owns Pudding Stone Bath, a business specializing in soaps and bath products. Wright's career reflects a commitment to media, music, community empowerment, and philanthropy.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/12/2026.

Free Speaking Topics

  • Free4Life: Getting the Message Out

  • Free at Last

Free Videos

106 & Park's Free Responds To Rumors Jay Z Got Her Pregnant

106 & Park's Free Responds To Rumors Jay Z Got Her Pregnant

106 & Park's Free Responds To Rumors Jay Z Got Her Pregnant After Wendy Williams Clip Resurfaces.

Marie Antoinette Wright

Marie Antoinette Wright

Free of 106 & Park taken from the unreleased 2007 album "pressure free"

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Free is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Free4Life: Getting the Message Out and Free at Last. The estimated speaking fee range to book Free for your event is available upon request. Free generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sophia Nelson, Gabrielle Union, Maria Hinojosa, Aisha Tyler and Kimberley Locke. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Free for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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