DJ Drama
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 22, 1978 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Active Years
- 1984–2024 (41 Years)
- Total Credits
- 12 credits in database
Biography
Tyree Cinque Simmons, known professionally as DJ Drama, is an American disc jockey, record executive, and music promoter who was born on April 22, 1978, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He initially gained recognition as the DJ for Atlanta-based rapper T.I. and continued to gain prominence by hosting mixtapes for other hip hop artists. His trademark Gangsta Grillz series is present on releases he has compiled, which has been popularized by artists such as Lil Wayne, Tyler the Creator, Snoop Dogg, Yo Gotti, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Fabolous, Jeezy, Meek Mill, and Gucci Mane. In 2015, he co-founded the record label imprint Generation Now alongside record producer and fellow Philadelphia native Don Cannon.
Career overview
Tyree Cinque Simmons, known professionally as DJ Drama, is an American disc jockey, record executive, and music promoter who was born on April 12, 1978, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He initially gained recognition as the disc jockey for the Atlanta-based rapper T.I. and continued to achieve prominence by hosting mixtapes for various other hip hop artists.
His trademark Gangsta Grillz series is present on the releases that he has compiled. The series has been popularized by numerous artists, including Lil Wayne, Tyler the Creator, Snoop Dogg, Yo Gotti, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Fabolous, Jeezy, Meek Mill, and Gucci Mane, among others.
In 2015, alongside fellow Philadelphia native and record producer Don Cannon, he co-founded the record label Generation Now as an imprint. Within the scope of his career, he has accumulated twelve known credits in the acting category according to archival data.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
12 titles- Tale of the Tape (2024) as Self
- You People (2023) as DJ Drama
- May The Lord Watch: The Little Brother Story (2023) as Himself
- Mixtape (2022) as Self
- DAVE (2020) as DJ Drama
- All Def Comedy (2016) as Self
- The Re-Up (2012) as Self
- Freaknik: The Musical (2010) as Mr. Thanksgiving (voice)
- The Come Up: Volume 15 Gangsta Grillz Edition (2008)
- Stomp the Yard (2007) as DJ Drama
- Beef III (2005) as Self
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is DJ Drama best known for?
DJ Drama is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including You People (2023), DAVE (2020), Stomp the Yard (2007), MTV Video Music Awards (1984).
When and where was DJ Drama born?
DJ Drama was born on April 22, 1978 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
How many credits does DJ Drama have?
DJ Drama has accumulated over 12 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2024.
What is DJ Drama's background in cinema and television?
Tyree Cinque Simmons, known professionally as DJ Drama, is an American disc jockey, record executive, and music promoter who was born on April 22, 1978, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He initially gained recognition as the DJ for Atlanta-based rapper T.I. and continued to gain prominence by hosting mixtapes for other h...
DJ Drama by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self — aged about 6
- DAVE (2020) as DJ Drama — aged about 42
- Stomp the Yard (2007) as DJ Drama — aged about 29
- You People (2023) as DJ Drama — aged about 45
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