DD Osama

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DD Osama
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DD Osama in 2023
Background information
Birth nameDavid De’Shaun Reyes
BornNovember 29, 2006 (2006-11-29) (age 18)
Harlem, New York City, U.S.
OriginHarlem, New York
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2020–present
Labels
Website ddosamaworld.com

David DeShaun Reyes (born November 29, 2006), known professionally as DD Osama, is an American rapper based in New York.

Contents

Career

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 14-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. [1]

In December 2022, DD Osama and fellow New York rapper Lil Mabu released a single "Throw" alongside an accompanying music video. [2] In February 2023, he worked with rapper Coi Leray and released a song titled "Upnow". [3] 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. [4]

On October 24, 2024, DD Osama performed at Hoops Fest, to celebrate the opening of John Glaser Arena at La Salle University in Philadelphia. [5]

Discography

Mixtapes

TitleMixtape details
Here 2 Stay [6]
  • Released: May 12, 2023 [6]
  • Label: Alamo, SME
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Before The Album
  • Released: October 16, 2024
  • Label: Alamo, SME
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

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