DDG (rapper)

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DDG
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DDG in 2018
Background information
Birth nameDarryl Dwayne Granberry
Also known asDDG, PontiacMadeDDG
Born (1997-10-10) October 10, 1997 (age 24)
Pontiac, Michigan, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active2015–present
Associated acts

Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr. (born October 10, 1997), known professionally as DDG or PontiacMadeDDG, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and YouTuber. He started making videos in 2015 when he was enrolled at Central Michigan University and later dropped out. In 2018, he signed to Epic Records, and later in 2020, he founded his own record label, Zooted Ent. with longtime managers, Eric O'Connor, Luis C. Arellano and Dimitri Hurt of MPM Partners.

Early life[]

Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr. was born in Pontiac, Michigan. He attended International Tech Academy, where he was class valedictorian.[1] After graduating from high school, Darryl enrolled at Central Michigan University, where he later dropped out for what he says was making $30,000 per month being a Youtuber.[2][3] After dropping out of Central Michigan, Darryl moved to Hollywood, California to be a full-time entertainer.[2]

Career[]

DDG was interested in music at a young age. He made music as a child in the studio where his father was an audio engineer. His early music included a diss track on Lil Yachty, which was called, "Big Boat".[4][5] DDG released two songs in 2016 entitled "Balenciagas" and "Free Parties", both produced by Zaytoven. He also teamed up with Famous Dex for a song entitled "Lettuce". The track was initially released on DDG's YouTube channel and had 500,000 views in 1 hour, causing WorldstarHipHop to contact DDG to allow them to exclusively release the video.[6] On November 23, 2017, DDG released a single, "Givenchy", off his debut EP, Take Me Serious. "Givenchy" received over 25 million views on YouTube.[7] Complex identified "Givenchy" as a song "Bout to Blow in 2018".[8] On March 17, 2018, DDG released Take Me Serious. After the release of Lettuce, DDG was contacted by major record labels,[9] and in June 2018 signed a record deal with Epic Records.[10]

On June 1, 2018, DDG released the single "Arguments", which was certified Gold by the RIAA on April 15, 2020.[11] On March 22, 2019, DDG released his second EP, Sorry 4 the Hold Up. DDG released a music video for the song "Hold Up" from the EP, featuring Queen Naija, and it received over 15 million views on YouTube. On September 20, 2019, DDG released "Push", the first single off his debut album, VALEDICTORIAN. DDG released the album on November 1, 2019.

On July 24, 2020, DDG released his single "Moonwalking in Calabasas",[12] which later received two remixes, the first featuring Blueface and the second featuring YG. It became DDG's first song to enter the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 82.[13][14] The song was certified platinum on June 3, 2021.[15] DDG and record producer OG Parker released the single "Money Long" featuring 42 Dugg on February 26, 2021.[16] DDG released a collaborative mixtape with OG Parker, Die 4 Respect on March 19, 2021. It peaked at number 61 on the Billboard 200. On June 16, 2021, DDG was fan-voted as the tenth spot for the 2021 XXL Freshman List.[17]

Discography[]

Studio albums[]

Title Album details
Valedictorian

Mixtapes[]

Title Mixtape details Peak chart positions
US
[18] 		US
R&B/HH
[19]
Die 4 Respect
(with OG Parker)
  • Released: March 19, 2021
  • Label: Epic
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 61 34

Extended plays[]

List of EPs, with selected details
Title EP details
Take Me Serious
  • Released: March 17, 2018
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Sorry 4 the Hold Up
  • Released: March 22, 2019
  • Label: Epic
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles[]

List of singles as lead artist/feature
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album(s)
US
[14] 		US R&B /HH
[20] 		CAN
[21]
"Balenciagas" 2016 — — — Non-album singles
"Free Parties" — — —
"The Reals" 2017 — — —
"No Pockets" — — —
"Lettuce"
(featuring Famous Dex) 		— — —
"Take Me Serious" — — — Take Me Serious
"Givenchy" — — —
"Hood Santa" — — — Non-album singles
"On My Own" 2018 — — —
"Bank" — — — Take Me Serious
"Arguments" — — — Valedictorian
"No Label" — — — Non-album singles
"Young, Rich & Black" — — —
"Run It Up"
(featuring YBN Nahmir, G Herbo and Blac Youngsta) 		— — — Sorry 4 the Hold Up and Valedictorian
"Accountant" — — — Non-album single
"Hold Up"
(featuring Queen Naija) 		2019 — — — Sorry 4 the Hold Up and Valedictorian
"13" — — — Non-album single
"Push" — — — Valedictorian
"Red Light!"
(with DC The Don and YBN Almighty Jay) 		2020 — — — Come as You Are
"Cotton Mouth" — — — Non-album singles
"Escape" — — —
"Toxic" — — —
"Pull Up"
(with Sad Frosty) 		— — — Happy Cult
"OD!" — — — Non-album singles
"New Celine"
(with Paidway T.O) 		— — —
"Exotics" — — —
"Case" — — —
"She Cheated" — — —
"Well Off" — — —
"Moonwalking in Calabasas"
(solo or featuring Blueface or YG) 		81 26 72 Die 4 Respect
"Tony Montana"
(with DJ K.i.D) 		— — — Non-album singles
"Money Long"
(featuring 42 Dugg) 		2021 — — — Die 4 Respect
"No Kizzy"
(with Paidway T.O) 		— — — Non-album singles

Amateur boxing record[]

Professional record summary
1 fight 1 win 0 losses
By decision 1 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
1 Win 1–0 United States Nate Wyatt UD 5 June 12, 2021 United States Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S.

References[]

  1. ^ "Rapper DDG Surprises NYC Students With 'Valedictorian' Pop-Up". BET.com. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Power 106 Nick Cannon: DDG Dropped Out Of College After Building Movement With YouTube Vlogs". YouTube. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  3. ^ "WHY I DROPPED OUT OF COLLEGE AT 19 TO FOLLOW MY DREAMS". YouTube. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  4. ^ DDG - Big Boat (Lil Yachty Diss Track), OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO. YouTube. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  5. ^ "Youtube: LIL YACHTY responds to YouTuber DDG diss 'dumb trash". YouTube. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  6. ^ "DDG "Givenchy" (Prod. by TreOnTheBeat) (WSHH Exclusive - Official Music Video)". YouTube. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  7. ^ "DDG "Givenchy" (Prod. by TreOnTheBeat) (WSHH Exclusive - Official Music Video)". YouTube. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  8. ^ "Bout To Blow: 10 Dope Songs You Should Be Hearing Everywhere Soon". Complex.com. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  9. ^ "DDG Discusses His Music Career & The Rise Of YouTube Rappers On 'For The Record'". Genius.com. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  10. ^ "HITS Daily Double : Rumor Mill - FASHION FORWARD". Hitsdailydouble.com. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  11. ^ a b c "Gold and Platinum Certifications - DDG - Arguments". RIAA. Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
  12. ^ Moonwalking in Calabasas - Single by DDG, retrieved February 21, 2021
  13. ^ "DDG Celebrates Earning His First Hot 100 Chart Entry With "Moonwalking In Calabasas"". AllHipHop.com. December 29, 2020.
  14. ^ a b "DDG Chart History: Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  15. ^ https://hiphopdx.com, HipHopDX- (June 4, 2021). "DDG's 'Moonwalking In Calabasas' Goes Platinum - As Blueface Has A Plaque PSA". HipHopDX. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
  16. ^ DDG x OG Parker ft. 42 Dugg - Money Long (Official Music Video), retrieved June 22, 2021
  17. ^ "2021 XXL Freshman Class Revealed - Official Announcement". Youtube. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
  18. ^ "DDG Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
  19. ^ "DDG Chart History: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
  20. ^ "DDG Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  21. ^ "DDG Chart History: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
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