DDG (rapper)

Darryl Dwayne Granberry, Jr. (born October 10, 1997) , known professionally as DDG and PontiacMadeDDG, is an American rapper, YouTuber and entrepreneur from Pontiac, Michigan. 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 Entertainment.

DDG
Granberry in 2019
Background information
Birth nameDarryl Dwayne Granberry, Jr.
Also known asPontiacMadeDDG
Born (1997-10-10) October 10, 1997
Pontiac, Michigan, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • YouTuber
Years active2015–present
Labels
Associated acts
YouTube information
Also known asDDG Squad
Channels
DDG (Music)
Years active2015–present
GenreGaming, vlogs, pranks
Subscribers9.5 million (combined)
Total views1.2 billion (combined)
100,000 subscribers 2016 2016 2017
1,000,000 subscribers 2017 2017 2018
Updated: 10 June 2020

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 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 the single of his debut EP, "Givenchy". The song 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 his debut EP, 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 his 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 featuring Queen Naija off of the EP, Sorry 4 the Hold Up and it received over 15 million views on YouTube.

On September 20, 2019, DDG released the first single off his debut album, titled "Push". On November 1, 2019, DDG released his debut studio album, VALEDICTORIAN.

Discography

Studio albums
Title Album details
Valedictorian

Mixtapes
Title Mixtape details
D4R (DIE 4 RESPECT)
  • TBA: 2021
  • Label: Epic
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Extended plays
List of EP's, 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
[12]		 US R&B /HH
[13]		 CAN
[14]
"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)		 822672
"Tony Montana"
(with DJ K.i.D)		 ———

References
  1. "Rapper DDG Surprises NYC Students With 'Valedictorian' Pop-Up". BET.com. Retrieved 2020-04-14.
  2. "Power 106 Nick Cannon: DDG Dropped Out Of College After Building Movement With YouTube Vlogs". YouTube. Retrieved 2020-04-14.
  3. "WHY I DROPPED OUT OF COLLEGE AT 19 TO FOLLOW MY DREAMS". YouTube. Retrieved 2020-04-14.
  4. DDG - Big Boat (Lil Yachty Diss Track), OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO. YouTube. Retrieved 2020-04-14.
  5. "Youtube: LIL YACHTY responds to YouTuber DDG diss 'dumb trash". YouTube. Retrieved 2020-04-14.
  6. "DDG "Givenchy" (Prod. by TreOnTheBeat) (WSHH Exclusive - Official Music Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 2020-04-14.
  7. "DDG "Givenchy" (Prod. by TreOnTheBeat) (WSHH Exclusive - Official Music Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 2020-04-14.
  8. "Bout To Blow: 10 Dope Songs You Should Be Hearing Everywhere Soon". Complex.com. Retrieved 2020-04-14.
  9. "DDG Discusses His Music Career & The Rise Of YouTube Rappers On 'For The Record'". Genius.com. Retrieved 2020-04-14.
  10. "HITS Daily Double : Rumor Mill - FASHION FORWARD". Hitsdailydouble.com. Retrieved 2020-04-14.
  11. "Gold and Platinum Certifications - DDG - Arguments". RIAA. Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
  12. "DDG Chart History: Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  13. "DDG Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  14. "Billboard Canadian Hot 100 – November 21, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
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