With all the drama and feuding involved, life in the rap scene is definitely not for the faint of heart. Considering his talent and determination, this Michigan-born rapper has his job cut out for him. Know more about DDG’s net worth, brother, sister, hair, height, and more, only in this article!
What does DDG stand for?
When asked what his stage name meant in a 2019 interview, his response was simple – his name. For those of you who don’t know, DDG’s real name is Darryl Dwayne Granberry, and he goes by PontiacMadeDDG. The latter is a combination of his initials and the city he grew up in.
DDG Net Worth
He also has property in the form of cars, jewelry, and a house. DDG has four luxury cars he purchased from 2018 to the present and is at least $900K total.
No rapper get-up is complete without jewelry consisting of chains, pendants, and watches, with the cheapest being a $4,000 pendant. The rapper also purchased his first home at 21 and made a house tour video of his million-dollar mansion.
DDG’s career began in 2016 when Darryl was still a freshman in college, eventually dropping out to pursue music. In an interview with Nick Cannon, he revealed that he dropped out of college as he was making $30K a month.
The young rapper posted his songs on YouTube and garnered many views, eventually jumpstarting his career. Darryl Dwayne Granberry then moved to Los Angeles and has never looked back. The college drop-out is now a prominent rapper. His song, Givenchy, was released on his channel, but WorldstarHipHop then contacted him. Givenchy was uploaded on a bigger platform & gave him more exposure and recognition.
Darryl Dwayne Granberry, Jr. aka DDG’s net worth is estimated to be $2 million and earned his wealth through YouTube and his rap career.
DDG Brother, Sister, and Parents
Darryl has a pretty big family as he grew up one of five children, one of whom was a half-brother. Tonya Yvette Granberry took two jobs to raise five children. DDG confessed he has a close relationship with his mom & even bought her a car in one of his videos. Meanwhile, his father is estranged from him.
DDG with his sister, Tiarra, and mother, Tonya Yvette Granberry
His parents separated, but Darryl was named after his father. His father does not want to be involved in the spotlight, but we do know his job involves cars. The man also graduated from Oakland Community College and worked for the Ford Motor Company.
Darryl’s older brother, Darion, died in 2014. Assailants shot Darion in his car as he was on his way home and was killed instantly. Nobody to this day knows who shot Darion or what was the motive to kill him.
Darryl’s older brother, Darion died by Assailants shots
He has an older sister, Tawanna Rochelle Adams, who currently still resides in Pontiac, Michigan. He has another older brother, Dajaun, better known as Dub, with whom he has a good relationship.
In 2019, DDG gave him a Rolex for his birthday. He also has a younger sister, Tiarra, with whom he also has a good relationship and is often seen in her posts.
DDG Girlfriend and Dating Life
The rapper has many admirers, especially women, so the good news is that he’s currently single. He’s available and seems to be eager to get in a relationship.
However, he has been in a relationship with numerous women before, evidenced by his YouTube videos. His most famous girlfriend is Kennedy Cymone.
DDG along with his ex-girlfriend, Kennedy Cymone
Granberry & Kennedy dated for a while before getting engaged, but the relationship was short-lived. The relationship didn’t work out, and the couple decided to break up.
However, the breakup was not permanent, and they were constantly on & off. In March of 2021, he posted a video with Kennedy spending the day together in six flags. He posted a video that revealed he was single and depressed.
And in the same video, he also expressed his desire to have a girlfriend. Apart from Kennedy, DDG has had a fling in the past, most notably fellow YouTube vloggers Emaza Dilan & Essence Nicole Smith.
Age and Birthday
Darryl Dwayne Granberry, Jr. was born in Pontiac, Michigan, on October 10, 1997, and is 24 years old as of early 2022.
How tall is DDG?
DDG stands at 5 feet, 8 inches, or 1.79 meters tall and is of average height. Other rappers who are of the same height include Kanye West, Eminem, & Big Sean.
Pontiac Made Rapper, DDG
He once dissed fellow rapper Lil Yachty earlier in his career and is 5 feet 11 or 1.8 meters tall. Detroit-based rapper Snapp Dogg also praised him for the release of Tony Montana way back; Snoop is 5 feet 11 inches tall.
DDG Hairstyle
DDG’s signature look includes heavy ornamentation, high-tops, and of course, his dreadlocks or braids.
The rapper has been known to sport both interchangeably and is sported by the likes of Travis Scott & Lil Yachty.