DDG, also known as PontiacMadeDDG, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and YouTube personality.
He rose to fame through his comedy skits, viral diss tracks, vlogs, and reaction videos on YouTube, where he has over 10 million subscribers across his channels.
He started his music career in 2016 with the release of his debut single “Dope”, and has since released several EPs and albums, including Valedictorian (2019) and Die 4 Respect (2021). He is also the founder of his own record label, Zooted Entertainment.
Basic Information
| Full Name | Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr. |
| Profession | Rapper, Singer-songwriter, Actor, YouTuber |
| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | October 10, 1997 |
| Current Age | 25 years old |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Birth | Pontiac, Michigan |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
Physical Stats
| Height | 5 ft 8 in |
| Weight | 68 kg |
| Body Measurements | |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Race | African-American |
| Tattoos on Body | |
| Shoe Size | |
| Build | Slim |
Past & Current Relationships
DDG has been romantically linked to several women in the past, including fellow YouTubers Kennedy Cymone and Rubi Rose.
He dated Cymone from 2017 to 2018, and they collaborated on several videos and songs together.
He dated Rose briefly in 2019, and they also made music together.
In 2020, he confirmed that he was dating Instagram model Tiana Musarra, but they broke up in early 2021.
As of now, DDG is reportedly single and focusing on his career.
Early Life & Education
| Father | Darryl Granberry Sr. |
| Mother | Tonya Yvette Granberry |
| Siblings | Jacob Day has a brother named Luke and two sisters named Izzy and Gracie. Darion Breckenridge (late older brother), Tawanna Rochelle Adams (older sister), Dajaun Bridge (older brother), Tiarra (sister) |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Lovers | |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
DDG was born on October 10, 1997, in Pontiac, Michigan.
His real name is Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., and he has a younger sister named Tiara.
He grew up in a low-income household and faced many challenges as a child.
He developed a passion for music and entertainment at a young age and started making videos on Vine when he was in high school.
He graduated from International Technology Academy in 2015 as the valedictorian of his class.
He then enrolled at Central Michigan University to study business administration but dropped out after two years to pursue his YouTube and music career full-time.
Career
| Occupation | Rapper, Singer-songwriter, Actor, YouTuber |
| Years Active | 2014-present |
DDG started making videos in 2014 when he was still in high school. He graduated as the class valedictorian in 2015 and enrolled at Central Michigan University.
However, he dropped out after a year when he realized that he was making more money from YouTube than from his college degree.
He moved to Hollywood, California, to focus on his YouTube and music career.
DDG’s YouTube channels include DDG (Music), The DDG Family (Vlogs), PontiacMadeDDG VLOGS, and Zooted Music (Record Label).
He has over 10 million subscribers and 1.2 billion views combined on his channels.
He is known for his gaming, prank, comedy, and lifestyle videos.
He has also collaborated with other popular YouTubers such as Almighty Jay, Blueface, Queen Naija, and more.
DDG’s music career began with a diss track aimed at Lil Yachty called “Big Boat” in 2016.
He then released two songs produced by Zaytoven: “Balenciagas” and “Free Parties”.
He also teamed up with Famous Dex for a song called “Lettuce”, which gained over 500,000 views in an hour on YouTube and was picked up by WorldstarHipHop.
In 2017, he released his debut EP, Take Me Serious, which featured the hit single “Givenchy”.
The song was identified by Complex as one of the songs “Bout to Blow in 2018”. In 2018, he signed a record deal with Epic Records and released another single called “Arguments”, which was certified Gold by the RIAA in 2020.
His other singles include “Moonwalking in Calabasas” (featuring Blueface), “Money Long” (featuring OG Parker), and “Rule #1” (featuring Lil Yachty).
In 2020, he also founded his own record label, Zooted Music, with his longtime managers Eric O’Connor and Dimitri Hurt.
In 2021, he released his debut studio album, Die 4 Respect, which peaked at number 42 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Net worth
| Net Worth | $3 million |
| Sources of Income | YouTube, music career |
DDG’s net worth and income are estimated to be around $3 million as of 2021.
He earns money from his YouTube ad revenue, music streams and sales, merchandise sales, brand deals, live shows, and other ventures.
He is also known for his lavish lifestyle and spending habits.
He owns several luxury cars such as a Lamborghini Urus, a Rolls-Royce Wraith, a Tesla Model X, and more.
He also lives in a mansion in Los Angeles with a pool and a basketball court.
DDG is one of the most successful and influential YouTubers turned rappers in the industry.
He has proven his versatility and talent in both fields and has amassed a loyal fan base across the world.
He is also an inspiration for many young people who aspire to follow their passions and achieve their goals.
