In this full-length interview, DDG briefly touched on his upcoming video for “Bulletproof Maybach” with Offset. From there, DDG reflects back on the success of “Arguments” before talking about the making of “Love Myself” with Kevin Gates. This led to DDG speaking about going on tour with Kevin and being able to play to bigger crowds and fans that are older than his usual fans.
Later in the interview, DDG addressed comments he made about other YouTubers like Ricegum and Jake Paul not making serious music, and he explained that he does music as “a real passion.” DDG added that he happened to blow up on YouTube despite being a serious artist, which he revealed was something he made his mind up about when he was in high school. He then spoke about his first song, “Dope,” which he said was “a*s,” and DDG then addressed being the valedictorian of his class, which he said was one of his biggest accomplishments. DDG added that he had a full-ride scholarship to Oakland University, which didn’t work out because he couldn’t get above a 20 on his ACT. DDG explained that he was going to Central Michigan University, which is when he blew up on YouTube, but he added that he dropped out when he was making money on social media.
As the discussion moves along, DDG talks about his celebrity boxing match with Nate Wyatt. He also talks about working with fellow rappers such as Blueface NBA YoungBoy, Lil Yachty, and 42 Dugg. From there, he shares his thoughts on the RICO Case involving Young Thug and his YSL associates. Lastly, he talks about the backlash that he received for his Martin Luther King Jr. comments, Kanye West’s “White Lives Matter” T-Shirt, and the statement that Amanda Seal made about his relationship with Chloe Bailey.
Interview by: Shirley Ju
Check out her youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/c/ShirleysTemple9
