DC Young Fly (Real Name: John Richard Whitfield, born 2nd May 1992; Age: 32) is a multi-talented American entertainer with a net worth of $3 million. His dad is Solomon Whitfield while his mom goes by the name, Betty Whitfield.
The Atlanta, Georgia native started out on the internet space as a comedian primarily focused on roasting popular celebrities. He then moved on to establish a music career as a rapper and songwriter. Today, Dc wears several hats and is known as an internet star, rapper, composer, actor, businessman, writer, producer, and many more. Though he has never exchanged wedding vows with any woman, the artist is enjoying a long-term relationship with social media star, actress, and model, Jacky Oh.
Summary of Dc Young Fly’s Biography
- Full Name: John Richard Whitfield
- Nickname: Dc Young Fly
- Gender: Female
- Date of Birth: May 2, 1992
- Dc Young Fly’s Age: 32 years old
- Ethnicity: Mixed
- Nationality: American
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
- Religion: Christianity
- Marital Status: In a relationship
- Dc Young Fly’s Husband (Wife): Jacky Oh
- Dc Young Fly’s Children: Nova and Nala Whitfield
- Dc Young Fly’s Parents: Solomon and Betty Whitfield
- Siblings: Seven
- Dc Young Fly’s Height in Inches: 5 feet 11 inches
- Dc Young Fly’s Height in Centimetres: 180 cm
- Dc Young Fly’s Weight: 75 kg
- Dc Young Fly’s Net Worth: $3 million
- Famous For: Being an American comedian
- Dc Young Fly’s Instagram: @dcyoungfly
- Twitter: @DCYOUNGFLY
When Was Dc Young Fly Born?
Dc Young Fly’s date of birth is 2nd of May 1992, making him 32 years old currently. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States. Undoubtedly of American nationality, the entertainer’s ethnicity mix comprises both Black and Caucasian genes.
The youngster spent a better part of his growing-up years in a neighborhood in west Atlanta called Adamsville. It is a district noted for its high crime rate. Needless to say, DC was caught in the web of the crime wave in Adamsville and from the tender age of 13 the blossoming star started experimenting with various drug-related activities. He even went behind bars for serious offenses a couple of times.
DC is the last of his parent’s seven children. Notable among his siblings were his big brother, Richie Whitfield also known as Da Crew (DC), who was killed in 2011. His demise led the young singer to tattoo his forehead with DC in honor of his late brother.
Dc Young Fly achieved his academic qualifications in his place of birth. He is an alum of E. Mays High School located in Atlanta. His years as a high school student were quite memorable as the up-and-coming comedian was already exhibiting humorous comedic antics at that level. His performances led his teachers to label him the class clown, however, the blossoming star managed to gain popularity among his peers who viewed him with respect.
When DC was ready to go on a higher academic journey, he chose Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus. However, there are no reports of the youngster’s course of study, and his year of graduation is also not known.
What is DC Young Fly’s Real Name?
DC Young Fly’s real name is John Richard Whitfield, a name he was given at birth. However, he got his stage name from his late brother who was named, Richie Whitfield aka Da Crew. DC was devastated by his big brother’s demise: Richie was someone he looked up to during his formative years and to date, he still makes reference to him.
With time, DC and his colleagues and closest friends started referring to themselves as Da Crew
Who are DC Young Fly’s Mum and Dad?
John Richard Whitfield’s parents have been identified as Solomon Whitfield and Betty Whitfield. The details of their marriage are not known but is common knowledge that they decided to call it quits on their marital relationship in 2006 after having seven children.
At the time of his parents’ divorce, John was barely 14 but he had his mother’s back. The young entertainer wasted no time in relocating his mum from their former dingy neighborhood as soon as he started making money. When the big bucks started flowing, DC presented his mum with a plush car. According to him, it was a thank-you for all she sacrificed for him and his siblings. To date, Dc’s mother is the person closest to his heart.
The kind of relationship he shared with his dad is not known, but reports have it that Solomon Whitfield died in 2013 after losing the battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
What Does He Do For a Living?
As earlier mentioned, Dc’s formative years revolved around crime and when the ensuing tragedies became too much for him to bear, he took the conscious decision to turn a new leaf.
The blossoming artist eventually started taking entertainment seriously. Today, the former class clown of E. Mays High School is a successful actor, internet personality, comedian, singer, rapper, and songwriter. In fact, he is credited with having a bouquet of talents that has seen his emergence to public attention.
Dc Young Fly’s Activities on Social Media Announced him to the World
The youngster first gained a name on several social media platforms including the defunct, Vine. Presently, DC is very active on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and more.
He Launched his Vine Account in 2013
The year 2013 was when DC Young Fly began filming and uploading videos on the Vine platform. While Vine lasted, his channel was inundated with six-second-long videos with comedic content roasting top-notch celebrities like Kevin Hart, Meek Mill, Drake, LeBron James, and more.
Vine became the advent of greater things to come as his stellar talent was really appreciated by many. Even after they shut down the Vine network, DC still remained relevant as he went to explore other social media platforms
The Comedian has an Official YouTube Channel
Dc Joined YouTube on the 5th of January 2014 and can be located @DcYoungFly. From the word go, DC started uploading videos regularly and with time, he came to be regarded as one of the most successful YouTube celebrities. Recent reports pegged his subscription level at about 1.01M
So far, the number of views on his channel has exceeded 1,880,866 and still counting.
He is Making Waves on Instagram
DC Young Fly is credited as one of the social media stars who are massively popular on Instagram. On the picture-sharing platform, the multi-talents American entertainer paid a tribute to his deceased big brother in his bio with a message saying “Atl..Da Crew RIP RICHIE”.
DC has shared a total of 10,495 posts on his handle comprising both images and pictures. His account, @dcyoungfly, has accumulated over 11.8M followers. The most popular among his videos is the one where he was roasting Michael Blackson which has gained above 1 million views.
He is Not so Popular on Twitter
The American entertainer has been on Twitter since December 2009, however, his activities on the platform are not comparable to what he is making in other places. He operates under the username, @DCYOUNGFLY and so far has amassed above, 631.8K Followers. He has twitted 34.2k times.
Dc Young Fly Moved from Social Media to Music
The popularity that Dc Young Fly already accumulated through his social media channels proved profitable for his music career. His first song, Westside Connections hit the music stand in 2014 followed by his second track “M.A.P”. By 2016, he dropped a couple of singles, including No Weed and Right Now
Even after DC got involved with MTV, it did not douse his determination to become a big name in the music industry. With the advent of 2017, the rap artist composed and released a couple of rap albums titled, Supplyin Pressure and The 85 South Live Variety Show.
The 85 South Live Variety Show comprised different material from DC’s podcast with fellow rappers like Karlous Miller and Clayton English. The two albums can boast popular songs like FawwwkUMean, Trust Issues, Don’t Play With Me, Dey Hate, and more.
2018 saw the release of the rapper’s mixtape, Curb Music.
Find a list of his discography below
- No Weed (2018)
- FawwwkUMean (2017)
- No Choice (2020)
- Faith and Hope (2020)
- Good Thang (2021)
- Panda Remix
- Take Your ass Home (2018)
- She Bad (2020)
- Got My Back (2018)
- Side Piece (2019) – Good Woman (2020)
- Trust Issues (2017)
- Get Down (2020)
- So Deep (2020)
- Deep End (2020)
- How The Street Go (2018)
- From The Ghetto (2018)
- With You (2020) –
- Stay Dow (2019)
- Rollling (2018
DC Young Fly‘s Music Tours
DC soon put his music on the road by touring several states of America. Touring with artist like Chris Brown in 2017, the youngster functioned as his opening. He also opened for the rapper, Eric Bellinger‘s Cuffing Season Tour in 2019 and has toured with the likes of Sy Ari Da Kid and Ye Ali.
Dc Young Fly’s Gigs on TV
Soon, Nick Cannon of “Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out” noticed DC’s exceptional talent and invited him to join the show. He eventually debuted on the MTV show in 2015 and his first season earned him the title, Rookie of the Year. MTV also invited him to join the hosts of the popular “TRL” series reboot that premiered in 2017.
Before the end of the year, he started co-hosting the comedy podcast entitled, 85 South Show alongside comedian, Karlous Miller.
He starred in a handful of BET projects, including Tales, The New Edition Story, and The Quad, and served as a co-host for the BET Social Awards in 2019. He also came as a host on the BET Hip-Hop Awards, which happened in October 2020. The year 2020 equally saw the American entertainer assume the role of a judge for the popular internet game show called Floored on Quibi – Quibi is a streaming service.
He is a Prolific Actor
Dc Young Fly ventured into the movie world in 2016, debuting on the set of the American Christmas comedy-drama called Almost Christmas and later, #DigitalLivesMatterb which marked his breakout and his best-known role to date. Below is a list of his filmography;
- Almost Christmas (2016)
- Digital Life Matter (2016)
- Hollywood Hearts (2016)
- Dead House (2017)
- In the Cut (2017)
- The New Edition (2017)
- Mann and Wife (2017)
- Tales (2017)
- Dirty South House Arrest (2017)
- The Quad (2017)
- 2 Minutes of Fame (20200 – Miracles Across 125th Street – The New edition Story (2017)
- Armed (2018).
- Rel (2019)
- How High 2 (2019)
- Dirty South House Arrest – The Trap (2019)
- She Ball (2020)
- I Got the Hook Up 2 (2019)
- The Grid (2019)
- Grown-ish (2019)
- Scream: The TV Series (2019)
- American Soul 2020
- BMF (2020)
- For the Love of Money (2020)
- 2 Minutes of Fame (2020)
- For the Love of Money (2021)
- RJ White – Vipers Pro Basketball (Feature: The 85 South Show) (2021)
- Envy: Seven Deadly Sins (2021)
- Miracles Across 125th Street (2021)
- The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2022)
- House Party – (post-production 2023)
Dc Young Fly Has Dabbled Into the World of Business
His successes in the entertainment world notwithstanding, Dc Young Fly also dabbled into a good number of viable business ventures.
Several years of stage performance led the comedian to found the DC Comedy Exchange nightclub alongside, Karlous Miller and Chico Bean; the club is located in Miami Beach, Florida. According to reports, DC’s club is doing great.
In addition, he has an online business through which he sells a range of exclusive merchandise of his music and tour; this includes shirts.
Dc Young Fly’s Net Worth is Calculated in Millions
The last review of DC’s net worth pegged it at $3 million. The multi-talented entertainer makes his money from several sources, including social media, music, acting, and business. He has also endorsed some brands such as Watchable.
Sources calculated his total monthly revenue to be around $50,000 and annually, he may take home as much as $1 million.
DC Young Fly in a Relationship With Jacky Oh
The mother of DC Young Fly’s children is a social media star, actress, TV star, model, and entrepreneur who goes by the name Jacky Oh. By physical appearance, Jacky looks White, but she is actually the product of a Brazilian mother and an Afrcan-American father. Though wedding bells are officially yet to ring for the duo, they actually consider themselves a full-fledged family.
The celebrity couple first crossed paths while filming Wild ‘N Out in a hotel in 2015. They both happened to be in the hotel lobby at the same time and got acquainted.
According to Jacky Oh, neither of them felt any immediate sparks, but she liked what she saw. They thus became good friends and subsequently lovers; this only happened after the show was wrapped up.
For fans who are expecting them to tie the knot soon, Jacky told them that “you don’t fix something that is not broken” according to the internet star, they are young, fine, and just chilling and enjoying what life has to offer.
He Has Two Kids With One on the Way
DC Young Fly and his partner became first-time parents in October 2016 when they welcomed their daughter, Nova Whitfield. Nova’s birth heralded great joy from both fans and colleagues as the little girl was eventually dubbed, “the first Wild ‘n Out baby”.
Their second daughter, Nala Whitfield, was born on the 7th of August 2020. It was Jacky who let fans know about her pregnancy for both Nova and Nala through her IG handle. The couple has announced the imminent arrival of their third child. They made the announcement through their IG handle on the 18th of February 2022.
DC is quite a hands-on father, he features both Jacky and his children on his YouTube channel. The Whitfield family currently lives in Los Angeles California.
