Driicky Graham
Driicky Graham | |
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| Born | Nasir Frederick Graham November 23, 1991 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Occupation | Hip hop artist |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Known for | "Snapbacks & Tattoos" |
Nasir Frederick Graham (born November 23, 1991), professionally recognized as Driicky Graham, is an American hip hop artist. Previously affiliated with E1 Music, he now operates as an independent musician.
Early life
Graham was born at UMDNJ hospital and is the son of Derrick "The Sharpshooter" Graham, a former light middleweight boxing titleholder, and Joylette Bullock, who works in education. He grew up in Newark, New Jersey, where his parents separated when he was two years old. At the age of seven, he relocated with his mother to Oxford, North Carolina. His initial connection to the music industry came early; at three years old in 1994, he appeared in the music video for Lords of the Underground's "Tic Toc", an experience that later influenced his decision to pursue a career in hip hop.
Music career
Although Graham started rapping at 14, he committed to the craft more earnestly after signing with the independent label Nu World Era Music Group at 18. He cultivated a robust online presence, which led to commercial recognition in 2012 through his single "Snapbacks & Tattoos", gaining significant radio play. Despite receiving offers from major record companies such as Epic and Interscope, he chose to sign with independent label E1 Music. His first mixtape, Ya Gotta Start Somewhere, was issued on June 26, 2012. Additionally, he participated in a BET Cypher during the 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards, sharing the stage with notable artists including ASAP Rocky, Angel Haze, and Childish Gambino. His sophomore mixtape, The Experience Of Fred Neech ("EFN"), was released on December 15, 2014.
Studio albums
| Title | Album details |
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| Success by the Graham |
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Mixtapes
| Title | Album details |
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| Ya Gotta Start Somewhere |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Highest chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Hot 100 |
US R&B |
US Rap | |||||||||||
| "Snapbacks & Tattoos" (solo or remix featuring Roscoe Dash, French Montana and Cash Out) |
2012 | 73 | 23 | 12 |
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Non-album single | |||||||
| "—" indicates a track that did not chart. | |||||||||||||
References
- Born in 1991
- African-American male rappers of the 21st century
- American male rappers active in the 21st century
- Native of Oxford, North Carolina
- Artists signed with MNRK Music Group
- Rappers originating from Newark, New Jersey
- Rappers hailing from North Carolina
- American rappers of the 21st century
- Male musicians in America during the 21st century
- African-American rappers prominent in the 21st century
- MNRK Music Group artists