DD Osama

DD Osama
DD Osama in 2023
DD Osama in 2023
Background information
Born
David Miguel Reyes

(2006-11-29) November 29, 2006 (age 19)
Harlem, New York City, U.S.
OriginHarlem, New York
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2021–present
Label
Websiteddosamaworld.com

David Miguel Reyes (born November 29, 2006), known professionally as DD Osama, is an American rapper. He rose to fame in 2022 following the death of his brother Notti Osama, when their tracks "Dead Opps" and "E.4.N" found a surge of popularity through social media.

Early life

David Miguel Reyes was born on November 29, 2006, in New York City, and raised first in Harlem. He grew up in a large household of Dominican descent alongside his parents and siblings, which included his younger brother Ethan Reyes (known professionally as Notti Osama), as well as older brothers who also pursued rap music.

During his childhood, Reyes’ family relocated to Yonkers, New York. Following the family's move, the siblings became integrated into the local community, where friends and neighbors established ties with the household.

Career

In 2021, Reyes released his first song, "Aftermath" alongside his brother Notti Osama and fellow rapper Blockwork. Reyes began receiving recognition around June 2022.

In July 2022, his 14-year-old brother, the rapper known professionally as Notti Osama was stabbed to death. His killing led to a surge in the popularity of their song "Dead Opps", and the creation of the song "E.4.N" (Everything for Notti). Reyes has collaborated with rappers Sugarhill Ddot (his childhood friend), Chicago native Lil Zay Osama, Edot Baby, Rylo Rodriguez, and Coi Leray.

In December 2022, Reyes and fellow New York rapper Lil Mabu released a single "Throw" alongside an accompanying music video. In February 2023, he worked with rapper Coi Leray and released a song titled "Upnow". Shortly after releasing his debut mixtape "Here 2 Stay", he released the single "Let's Do It" twice, one with NLE Choppa and the other with fellow Harlem rapper DeePlay4Keeps. He is affiliated with the gang OY (Original Youngins) and screams his set's name in songs.

In August 2023, Reyes went on the tour "Sorry for the Drought" with Lil Durk. On October 24, 2024, DD Osama performed at Hoops Fest, to celebrate the opening of John Glaser Arena at La Salle University in Philadelphia.

Reception

Reyes has received numerous co-signs from artists such as Polo G, Lil Durk, and Drake, with Reyes even appearing in a Nike x Nocta holiday campaign for Drake.

Discography

Mixtapes

Title Mixtape details
Here 2 Stay
  • Released: May 12, 2023
  • Label: Alamo, SME
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Before The Album
  • Released: October 16, 2024
  • Label: Alamo, SME
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

References

  1. ↑ "DD Osama - Biography, Discography & Albums". Coda Music. Retrieved September 2, 2026.
  2. ↑ Garcia, Deanna (July 10, 2022). "15-year-old charged in fatal subway stabbing of 14-year-old". Spectrum News NY1. Retrieved September 2, 2026.
  3. ↑ Bandler, Jonathan (October 28, 2022). "Charges dropped in subway killing of Yonkers teenager". The Journal News. Retrieved September 2, 2026.
  4. ↑ Dow, Jay; Vasile, Sarah (July 11, 2022). "'Way too young': Community responds to Yonkers teen's death". PIX11 News. Retrieved September 2, 2026.
  5. ↑ Bandler, Jonathan. "Yonkers teen, aspiring rapper, slain on NYC subway platform; 15-year-old charged". The Journal News. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Manhattan DA: Gang rival stabbed 14-year-old Yonkers boy in NYC subway station". News 12 Westchester. July 16, 2022. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
  7. ↑ Ley, Ana (July 10, 2022). "15-Year-Old Arrested in Fatal Stabbing of 14-Year-Old in Subway". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
  8. ↑ Pierre, Alphonse (October 21, 2022). "The Exploitation of New York Drill Hits a Disturbing New Low". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
  9. ↑ High, Kemet (May 16, 2023). "The Break Presents - DD Osama". XXL Mag. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  10. ↑ "NYC artists Lil Mabu & DD Osama link up for "THROW" single & video". HipHopCanada. December 29, 2022. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Coi Leray Joins Harlem Teen Drill Star DD Osama On "Upnow" Single". HotNewHipHop. February 18, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Lil Durk Announces Sorry For The Drought Tour – Live Nation Entertainment". May 17, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  14. ↑ Rose, Jordan (November 14, 2023). "DD Osama on Drill Being "Washed," Pop Smoke Being the King of New York, and New Music". Complex. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  15. 1 2 "DD Osama - Here 2 Stay". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 6, 2023.