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DDG

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Real Name

Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr.

Age

Birthday

October 10, 1997

Location

Miami, Florida, U.S.

Creator since

2014 (12 years ago)

Language(s)

English

Daily Rank

143

24H Change

↓20

Live status

Offline

Last live: 3d ago

Last streamed: ARC Raiders

Recent categories

Categories that DDG has recently streamed in. These update based on live activity.

ARC Raiders Just Chatting IRL MUSIC FORTNITE CALL OF DUTY

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Bio

The Origin Story

Darryl Granberry Jr. began his digital journey in 2014 as a student at Central Michigan University, where he initially created vlogs and pranks under the name PontiacMadeDDG. Despite being the class valedictorian in high school, he chose to drop out of college after only one year once his YouTube revenue began to significantly outpace his future career prospects. His early content was characterized by its raw, authentic look into his life in Pontiac, Michigan, which quickly cultivated a massive and loyal 'DDG' fan base across multiple channels.

Rise to Fame

While already a successful YouTuber, DDG successfully transitioned into the music industry, proving he was more than just a 'YouTube rapper' with the 2017 hit 'Givenchy.' His momentum peaked in 2020 with the release of 'Moonwalking in Calabasas,' which spent weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and eventually earned double platinum certification. During this period, he also expanded his brand into the boxing world, securing a victory in the 'YouTubers vs. TikTokers' event, further cementing his status as a versatile mainstream entertainer.

Legacy and Current Influence

Today, DDG has evolved into a dominant force on Twitch, where he leads the 'Capaholics' community with high-production IRL streams, travel vlogs, and gaming sessions. He is widely respected for his business acumen, having founded Zooted Music and frequently discussing the economics of content creation with his peers. His current influence extends beyond music and streaming, as he continues to innovate in the IRL category, recently making a high-profile move to Miami to further scale his content empire and collaborative ventures.

Career milestones

2014

YouTube Launch

Created his first YouTube channel while attending Central Michigan University.
2017

Music Breakout

Released the single 'Givenchy,' which gained tens of millions of views and launched his rap career.
2020

Billboard Hot 100

His hit single 'Moonwalking in Calabasas' debuted on the Billboard charts and went double platinum.
2021

Boxing Victory

Defeated Nate Wyatt in a unanimous decision during the YouTubers vs. TikTokers boxing event.
2025

Twitch Record

Achieved an all-time personal peak viewership of over 207,000 concurrent viewers on Twitch.