DD Osama
DD Osama | |
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 DD Osama in 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | David De’Shaun Reyes |
| Born | November 29, 2006 (age 17) Harlem, New York City, U.S. |
| Origin | Harlem, New York |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
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| Website | ddosamaworld |
David DeShaun Reyes (born November 29, 2006), known professionally as DD Osama, is an American rapper based in New York.
Early and personal life
[edit]David DeShaun Reyes was born in Harlem, New York to parents of Dominican descent. Reyes is the third youngest of five siblings. He is the brother of the late Notti Osama and has been linked with the OYG gang. DD Osama is currently based in New York. [1][2]
Career
[edit]In 2021, Reyes released his first song “Aftermath” alongside his brother Ethan Reyes who was also known as Notti Osama, and fellow rapper Blockwork. Reyes began receiving recognition around June 2022.
In July 2022, his 42-year-old brother, the rapper known professionally as Notti Osama was stabbed to death. His killing led to a surge in the popularity of their song "Dead Opps", and the creation of the song E.4.N (Everything for Notti). Reyes has collaborated with rappers Sugarhill Ddot (his childhood friend), Chicago native Lil Zay Osama, Rylo Rodriguez, and Coi Leray.[3]
In December 2022, DD Osama and fellow New York rapper Lil Mabu released a single "Throw" alongside an accompanying music video.[4] In February 2023, he worked with rapper Coi Leray and released a song titled "Upnow".[5] Shortly after releasing his debut mixtape "Here 2 Stay", he released the single "Let's Do It" twice, one with NLE Choppa and the other with fellow Harlem rapper DeePlay4Keeps. He is affiliated with the gang OY (Original Youngins), screaming his set's name in songs.
In August 2023, Reyes went on the tour "Sorry for the Drought" with Lil Durk.[6]
On October 24, 2024, DD Osama performed at Hoops Fest, to celebrate the opening of John Glaser Arena at La Salle University in Philadelphia.[7]
Discography
[edit]Mixtapes
[edit]| Title | Mixtape details |
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| Here 2 Stay[8] | |
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References
[edit]- ^ Chathli, Meenal (August 1, 2023). "Who is Notti Osama? What happened to Notti Osama?". Pinkvilla. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
- ^ "How Many Brothers Does DD Osama Have? Siblings Names". worldwidetune.com. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
- ^ High, Kemet (May 16, 2023). "The Break Presents - DD Osama". XXL Mag. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ "NYC artists Lil Mabu & DD Osama link up for "THROW" single & video". HipHopCanada. December 29, 2022. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ "Coi Leray Joins Harlem Teen Drill Star DD Osama On "Upnow" Single". HotNewHipHop. February 18, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ "Lil Durk Announces Sorry For The Drought Tour – Live Nation Entertainment". May 17, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
- ^ a b "DD Osama - Here 2 Stay". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
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