Kashdami

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Kashdami
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Kashdami in 2021.
Background information
Also known as
  • Dami
  • Oso
  • Him
Born
David Wallace III

(2004-12-16) December 16, 2004 (age 20)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Origin Prince George County, Maryland, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active2018–present
Labels
Website kashwayz.com

David Wallace III (born December 16, 2004), known professionally as Kashdami (stylized as KA$HDAMI), is an American rapper and singer. He gained popularity in the underground hip-hop scene in 2021 from social media and streaming platforms such as TikTok and SoundCloud, with his song "Look n the Mirror", leading to his signing with Republic Records.

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Early life

David Wallace III was born on December 16, 2004, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He gained early experience with music through his father, who later died when Wallace was seven. His mother became ill at this time as well. Due to circumstances, his mother moved to Washington, D.C. to be closer to family. [1]

Career

Kashdami first rose to prominence when "Kappin Up" became popular on TikTok following a dance challenge in 2020. [1] [2] In January 2021, his breakout single "Reparations" was released and gained popularity on various platforms including TikTok and SoundCloud. [3] His follow-up single, "Look n the Mirror", also gained traction. [2] [3] [4] In May 2021, Kashdami signed a deal with Republic Records. [2] On June 2, 2021, he released his debut commercial mixtape, Epiphany, through Republic Records, [5] [6] with production from Lil Tecca and features from tana, yvngxchris, SSGKobe, Riovaz, and D'mari Harris.

Kashdami then released his song "Intermission" in October 2021, [7] the lead single to his mixtape Hypernova, [8] which was released on November 12, 2021 with a sole feature from Trippie Redd. [8] [9] On September 16, 2022, WORLD DAMINATION was released. It features the artists NoCap, XLOVCLO, ilyFall, Slump6s, and midwxst. [10] Kashdami released his first R&B single, "Games", on October 27, 2023. [11] He started 2024 off by dropping his highly anticipated single "Want!" after the snippet gained virality on TikTok. [12] Brent Faiyaz was seen in the snippet. [13]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details
TitleAlbum details
epiphany
  • Released: June 2, 2021
  • Label: Republic, KA$HWAYZ
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
WORLD DAMINATION
  • Released: September 16, 2022
  • Label: Republic, Mercury, KA$HWAYZ
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
oasis
  • Released: February 23, 2024
  • Label: Republic, Mercury, KA$HWAYZ
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
INFINITI
  • Released: September 13, 2024
  • Label: INFINITI / KA$HWAYZ
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with selected details
TitleMixtape details
#KashDontMiss
  • Released: June 12, 2020
  • Label: KA$HWAYZ
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
16
  • Released: December 16, 2020
  • Label: KA$HWAYZ
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Hypernova.
  • Released: November 12, 2021
  • Label: Republic, KA$HWAYZ
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected details
TitleEP details
18
  • Released: December 16, 2022
  • Label: Republic, Mercury, KA$HWAYZ
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Features

List of notable features, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
TitleYearArtist(s)Album
"14"2020 tana —
"Cabo"2021 Bankrol Hayden, DDG (rapper) —
"Blow Her Back Out"2021 Yung Bans —
"Blood on the Leaves (Remix)"2021 yvngxchris, Ken Carson, UnoTheActivist, & SSGKobe.—
"Plug"2021 MadeinTYO, UnoTheActivist Yokohama
"2 MUCH"2022 Whethan, Jasiah MIDNIGHT
KILL EM FOR ME2022 Dro Kenji ANYWHERE BUT HERE
"LA"2021 midwxst BACK IN ACTION 2.0
"Underground"2022Dougie B, yvngxchris Nobody Bigger

References

  1. 1 2 Moore, Jacob (May 27, 2021). "Best New Artists". Complex. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Seabrook III, Robby (October 6, 2021). "The Break Presents - Ka$hdami". XXL Mag. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
  3. 1 2 Vigil, Dom (June 6, 2022). "KA$HDAMI Drops New Single, "Famine" Featuring xlovclo". Prelude Press. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
  4. ↑ Pierre, Alphonse (April 28, 2021). "Listen to Ka$hdami's "Look N the Mirror": The Ones". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  5. ↑ Pierre, Alphonse. "Ka$hdami: epiphany". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  6. ↑ Bloom, Madison (June 4, 2021). "6 Albums Out This Week You Should Listen to Now". Pitchfork. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  7. ↑ "KA$HDAMI Drops Off His Latest Single "Intermission"". HotNewHipHop. October 18, 2021. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  8. 1 2 "KA$HDAMI Shares 11-Track Album "Hypernova." Including Trippie Redd Feature". HotNewHipHop. November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
  9. ↑ "KA$HDAMI keeps winning on new album 'hypernova'". Our Generation Music. November 20, 2021. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
  10. ↑ Grose, Lawrencia (September 17, 2022). "Ka$hdami Releases 13-Track Mixtape, "WORLD DAMINATION"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
  11. ↑ "KA$HDAMI Drops' "Games," Revealing His Deepest Reflections on Relationships". GRID Magazine. January 26, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
  12. ↑ Fisher, Caroline (February 11, 2024). "KASHDAMI Delivers High-Octane New Track, "Want!"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
  13. ↑ Barlas, Jon (February 24, 2024). "Enter KA$HDAMI's 'OASIS' featuring Dro Kenji, Karri". Our Generation Music. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  14. ↑ Andrews, Elias (December 17, 2024). "KA$HDAMI Hypnotizes Listeners With Airy New Single "SEANCE"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  15. ↑ Sanfiorenzo, Dimas (September 23, 2024). "The 13 Best Teenage Rappers". Complex Networks . Retrieved August 23, 2025.
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