Famous Dex
Famous Dex | |
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Birth name | Dexter Gore Jr.[1] |
Also known as | Black Migo Dex Dexter |
Born | Englewood, Chicago, United States | September 6, 1993
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Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 2012–present |
Labels | Atlantic Records |
Dexter Gore Jr. (born September 6, 1993), better known by his stage name Famous Dex, is an American rapper. He is best known for his songs "Pick It Up" and "Japan", which peaked at number 54 and 28 respectively on the Billboard Hot 100.[2]
Early life
Dexter Gore Jr. was born on September 6, 1993 in Chicago and was raised in the South Side of the city.[3][4] He decided to pursue music after the death of his mother in September 2014.[1]
Career
In 2015, he self-released his first mixtape, Never Seen It Coming.[5] Later in 2015, he released his second mixtape Dexter's Laboratory.[6]
In early 2016, Famous Dex released his third and fourth mixtapes, Drippy[7] and #OhhMannGoddDamn.[8][9] In the summer of 2016, Dex announced that he was officially signed to Rich the Kid's label, Rich Forever Music.[10][11] Shortly thereafter, Dex and Rich released their collaborative effort, Rich Forever.[12] This was followed by 2 sequels, with the third exclusively featuring then Rich Forever newcomer New York rapper Jay Critch. A fourth Rich Forever mixtape is slotted for release on July 14, 2018.
In March 2017 Dex announced the title of his debut album, Dex Meets Dexter. The album was released on April 6, 2018.[13]
In October 2017, he released "Pick It Up" featuring ASAP Rocky as the first single from the album, which peaked at number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming his first song to chart.[14] The album's second single "Japan" was released on March 16, 2018.[15]
Discography
Studio albums
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
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US [16] | ||
Dex Meets Dexter[13] |
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12 |
Mixtapes
Title | Album details |
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Never Seen It Coming |
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Dexter's Laboratory |
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Drippy |
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#OhhMannGoddDamn |
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Heartbreak Kid |
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Dexter: The Robot |
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Different |
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Read About It |
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Collaborative mixtapes
Title | Mixtape details |
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Rich Forever Music (with Rich Forever Music) |
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Rich Forever 2 (with Rich Forever Music) |
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The Rich Forever Way (with Rich Forever Music) |
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Rich Forever 3 (with Rich Forever Music) |
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Rich Forever 4 (with Rich Forever Music) |
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Singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||
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US [19] |
US R&B/HH [20] |
CAN [21] | ||||
"2 Times"[22] | 2015 | — | — | — | Dexter's Laboratory | |
"Drip from My Walk"[23] | — | — | — | Drippy | ||
"Pick It Up"[2] (featuring A$AP Rocky) |
2017 | 54 | 26 | 60 | Dex Meets Dexter | |
"In the Bank" (featuring YoungBoy Never Broke Again) |
2018 | — | — | — | Non-album single | |
"Japan"[15] | 28 | 18 | 40 | Dex Meets Dexter | ||
"Light" (featuring Drax Project)[25] |
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Guest appearances
Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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"Rari" | 2016 | Carnage, Lil Yachty, Ugly God | — |
"Honor Roll" | DJ Twin, Lil Yachty, Sean Kingston | Day 1 EP | |
Real Deal | Rich The Kid, Migos | Trap Talk | |
"New Wave" | Rich The Kid | Keep Flexin | |
"Straight Up" | Rich The Kid, Playboi Carti | ||
"Coach Cartier" | 2017 | ASAP Ferg | Still Striving |
"Mattress" (Remix) | ASAP Ferg, ASAP Rocky, Playboi Carti, Rich the Kid | ||
"DiegoDexterDuke" | Diego Money, YSL Duke | Diego & Friends | |
"Hop Out" | Diego Money | ||
"New Rage" | Diego Money, Xavier Wulf, Warhol.SS | ||
"Made In China" | Higher Brothers | Black Cab | |
"Pull Up" | Jay Critch | — | |
"Digital" | Lil Tracy | XOXO | |
"Gotcho Bitch" | Lil Wop | Wake-N-Bake | |
"Cautious" | Rocket Da Goon, Maxo Kream | Pluto Talk | |
"Blade of Woe" | Trippie Redd | A Love Letter to You | |
"Things I Brought" | UnoTheActivist | Live.Shyne.Die | |
"Zeta Zero 0.5" | 6IX9INE, Dalyb, Schlosser | — | |
"Like a Glock" | Lil Tracy | Tracy's Manga | |
"ILYSM" | 2018 | Robb Banks | Molly World |
References
- ^ a b Russell, Alex. "Famous Dex Has A Lot Of Energy". The FADER. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
- ^ a b "Famous Dex Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
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- ^ "Famous Dex Drops 'Dexters Laboratory' Mixtape | Welcome To KollegeKidd.com". Welcome To KollegeKidd.com. 6 October 2015. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
- ^ Barber, Andrew. "New Project: Famous Dex – Drippy". Fake Shore Drive. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
- ^ Walker, Angus. "#OhhMannGoddDamm". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
- ^ Cook-Wilson, Winstom. "Who is the Hell is Famous Dex, and Should You Care?". Inverse. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
- ^ "Famous Dex explains why he signed to Rich The Kid & 300 ENT". 4 August 2016. Retrieved 13 March 2018 – via YouTube.
- ^ Johnson, Cherise. "Famous Dex Reportedly Signs To 300 Entertainment Joining Fetty Wap, Young Thug & Migos". HipHopDX. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
- ^ Barber, Andrew. "Famous Dex f/ Rich The Kid – Rich Forever". Fake Shore Drive. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
- ^ a b Zidel, Alex. "Famous Dex Weighs In On Lil Xan Controversy And Confirms New Album Release Date". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 14 March 2018.
- ^ Diep, Eric. "Exclusive: Famous Dex Drops ASAP Rocky Collab "Pick It Up" and Talks Debut Album". Complex. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- ^ a b "Famous Dex Releases New JAPAN Single + Debut Album Out 4/6". Broadway World. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
- ^ "Famous Dex Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
- ^ Petrarca, Emilia (July 15, 2016). "Following Rapper Rich the Kid Around Men's Fashion Week". W Magazine. Retrieved August 16, 2016.
- ^ *Please enter your name. "Rich The Kid Announces 'The Rich Forever Way' Release Date – XXL". Xxlmag.com. Retrieved 2017-06-04.
- ^ "Famous Dex Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
- ^ "Famous Dex Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
- ^ "Famous Dex Chart History: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
- ^ "New Music: Famous Dex feat. Wiz Khalifa & Rich the Kid – '2 Times (Remix)'". Rap-Up. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
- ^ Weinstein, Max. "Famous Dex Drops 'Drip From My Walk' Remix With Lil Yachty – XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
- ^ "Gold & Platinum - RIAA". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
- ^ https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Famous-Dex-Drax-Project-Join-Forces-for-New-Single-LIGHT-Out-Now-20180330