Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., known as DDG, is an American YouTuber, rapper, and a singer. DDG’s funny YouTube videos and pranks helped him rapidly establish a large following on YouTube.
Consequently, he has successfully transitioned from a YouTube sensation to a mainstream personality. As a result of his love of music, he was able to record multiple hit singles that developed his place in the rap world.
Currently, DDG is recognized for his distinctive combination of content creation and music, which has established him as a multi-talented entrepreneur and influencer.
DDG, whose real name is Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr. was born on October 10, 1997, in Pontiac, Michigan, USA. He was raised by his father, Darryl Granberry Sr., who worked in the automotive industry, and his mother, Tonya Yvette, who worked in the retail industry.
Family is an important part of his life, and he usually includes his relatives in his YouTube content, showing their deep bond. DDG is one of five siblings, growing up with two brothers and two sisters.
In 2014, his older brother was murdered. Among his siblings, DuB Bridge (DeShay Frost) is also a highly successful YouTuber, and they often collaborate on various projects together.
Darryl attended the International Tech Academy in Pontiac, where he was an excellent student. DDG attended Central Michigan University for a short period of time after graduating high school. He experienced difficulty balancing his education with his growing success as his YouTube career took off.
YouTube Career
He made the difficult decision to stop attending college in order to focus on his passion for content creation and music.This decision changed his life forever, letting him focus on his career, which has since grown.
DDG’s YouTube career began when he was still in high school. He established his initial channel, “PontiacMadeDDG,” in 2014, where he shared reaction videos, pranks, and vlogs. His genuine and entertaining content rapidly made him quite popular.
As he gained popularity, DDG established other channels such as “PontiacMadeDDG VLOGS” and “The DDG Family” where he discussed many aspects of his life. He was able to explore a music career as a result of his financial independence and fame due to his success on YouTube.
Music Career
DDG developed an early interest in music when he created songs in the studio where his father worked as an audio engineer as a child.
One of his early tracks is a diss song on rapper Lil Yachty, titled Big Boat. In 2016, he came up with singles called “Balenciagas” and “Free Parties”. He also collaborated with rapper Famous Dex for his song “Lettuce”.
He released his first music titled “Givenchy” on November 23, 2017. The professional song video of the music was using WorldstarHipHop on their YouTube channel on November 24, 2017. Over 26 million views have been recorded on YouTube for the music so far. “Take Me Serious” was his first EP released on March 17, 2018.
After releasing a few singles, he signed a contract with Epic Records in June 2018. Soon, he came up with music titled “Arguments” on June 1, 2018. The music turned out to be a big hit. It was even licensed Gold by the RIAA on April 15, 2020.
His 2d EP titled “Sorry for the Hold Up” hit the ground on March 22, 2019. The professional song video of the music proposing singer Queen Naija was launched on June 18, 2019. It received over 18 million YouTube views.
Relationship Status
One of DDG’s most prominent relationships was with Kennedy Cymone, a YouTuber and social media star. The couple started dating in 2017 and kept their romance well-documented on their individual social media accounts. Despite their healthy relationship, their engagement ended in the summer of 2018.
Furthermore, DDG was supposed to be dating Halle Bailey, who is a singer and actress. The couple’s relationship status was the subject of curiosity due to their regular appearances together.
They had their first child, a daughter named Halo Bailey, at the end of 2023. They later confirmed it with an unexpected Instagram post.
Net Worth
According to a source, All About People, DDG’s estimated net worth is around $8 million in 2024. He has taken advantage of various business opportunities in addition to his earnings from YouTube and music. Zooted Music is his own record label that provides him with opportunities to support and profit from the work of new artists.
His social media presence has made him one of the most valuable assets for marketing campaigns because of the fact that he collaborates with various brands. He has derived additional income streams and increased his net worth as a result of these partnerships.
Social Media Presence
DDG is very active on various social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube. His social media presence demonstrates his ability to adapt to various platforms and engage with diverse audiences.
