| Celebrated Name: | D.R.A.M. |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | Shelley Marshaun Massenburg-Smith |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 36 years old |
| Birth Date: | 3 August 1988 |
| Birth Place: | Munich, Germany |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.88 m |
| Weight: | 85 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | No |
| Children: | No |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): |
N/A |
| Profession: | Rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $4 million |
| Last Updated: | November 2024 |
The D.R.A.M. is an American hip hop performer, singer, songwriter, and actor. He came into the limelight following the release of his single, “Broccoli.” Known by his numerous stage names, including ‘Shelley,’ ‘D.R.A.M.a Jones,’ ‘D.R.A.M.a J,’ ‘Big Baby,’ he later settled on D.R.A.M. Following several hits, D.R.A.M. has established himself as a successful hip hop artist.
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Early Life
D.R.A.M. was born as Shelley Marshaun Massenburg-Smith on the 3rd of August, 1988 in Neustadt a der Weinstraße, Germany. Growing up, he was prone to moving to different places being raised by a military mother, Gwen Jones. He grew up in Hampton, Virginia. The quiet town wasn’t well suited for his artistic endeavours, and he spent quite a lot of his time with his grandparents, who went to church often.
The choir singing exposed him to music early on; thus, nurturing his interest. He attended Spratley Middle School, where he was first exposed to the rap and hip hop scene. He later attended Hampton High School from where he graduated in 2006 and then went on to attend Kentucky State University. After his high school, D.R.A.M. juggled numerous odd jobs to make ends meet. He cites artists, like Pharrell Williams and Missy Elliot as his source of inspiration.
Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on 3 August 1988, D.R.A.M. is 36 years old as of today’s date 23rd November 2024. His height is 1.88 m tall, and weight is 85 kg.
Career
D.R.A.M.’S advent in music began with his first performance in the Coliseum Mall in his hometown of Hampton, Virginia. He and his friend, Key performed some of their raps, and that was the beginning of all his future musical endeavours. After finishing up with middle school, he joined a youth choir, ‘Soul Direction,’ which helped him realize his passion for performing and music. The years 2005-2009 saw him juggling many odd jobs, one of which was at a call centre.
In 2008, he started experimenting with music and self-recorded several songs under the stage name, D.R.A.M.A j. In 2015, he released #1 Epic. This masterpiece included his hit single, “Cha Cha.” In the October of the same year, he released his debut mixtape. After a year, in April 2016, D.R.A.M. released his single, “Brocolli.” The track was a huge success and was received successfully worldwide. The track charted at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 list.
Apart from rapping and hip hop, D.R.A.M. also has given multiple talk show appearances. He appeared on the “Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on October 2016. He also features on the song “Blessings” with Chance the Rapper, Ty Dolla Sign, Anthony Hamilton, and Raury. D.R.A.M. released his highly anticipated debut album, “Big Daddy D.R.A.M.” on October 2016.
The album garnered mainstream interest and was received well worldwide. The album charted at #19 in US, #12 in US R&B, #10 in US rap and #55 in Canada. It sold around 500,000 copies in the US and was certified gold by RIAA. D.R.A.M. has also collaborated with Gorillaz, the notorious British band, for their single “Andromeda.”
Awards & Achievements
● Nominated for the 2017 Grammy Award for Best Rap Album for his song Special with Chance the Rapper.
● Nominated for the 2017 Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Performance for his single “Broccoli” featuring LIL YACHTY.
● Nominated for Best New Hip Hop Artist at the 2017 iHeart Radio Music Awards.
● Nominated for the Top Streaming Song at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards for his single “Broccoli.”
● Nominated for the Top Rap Song at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards for his single “Broccoli.”
● Nominated for the Top Rap Collaboration at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards for his single “Broccoli.”
● Nominated for Best Collaboration and Best Hip Hop Video at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards.
● Nominated for Best Dance Recording at the 2018 Grammy Awards for the single “Andromeda” featuring Gorillaz.
Net Worth & Salary of D.R.A.M. in 2024
Rapper D.R.A.M. has garnered a considerable amount of wealth in his recently started musical career. His chart tipping career records his current net worth at $4 million as of November 2024.
Rapper D.R.A.M. has indeed seen it all. From working at departmental stores to headlining tours around the world, he has truly set a milestone. Often cited as the Happiest Rapper Alive, he continues on his meteoric rise as a hip hop artist breaking every musical barrier.