Diggy Simmons, born Daniel Dwayne Simmons III, is an American rapper, actor, model, and singer known for his multifaceted contributions to entertainment .
He first gained recognition as a participant on the MTV reality show Run’s House, which chronicled his family life, led by his father, Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons, a member of the iconic hip-hop group Run-DMC .
In addition to reality TV, Diggy has become a successful rapper, penning famous tracks such as “Copy, Paste” and “Do It Like You,” and is an actor on Freeform’s hit series “Grown-ish” Doug Edwards.
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- Full name: Daniel Dwayne Simmons III
- Nickname: Diji
- Date of birth: March 21, 1995
- Age: 29 years old
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: United States, New York, Queens
- Nationality: United States
- Occupation: Rapper, singer, actor, model
- Height: 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
- Parents: Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons (father), Justin Simmons (mother)
- Siblings: Russell Simmons II, Vanessa Simmons, Angela Simmons, Victoria Anne Simmons (deceased), Joseph Simmons Jr., Miley Simmons (adopted sister) )
- Spouse: Not applicable
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: Single
- Religion: Christianity
- Ethnicity: African American
- Net worth: $3.75 million
early life and education
Daniel Dwayne Simmons III, 29, was born on March 21, 1995 in Queens, New York. Diggy, the fourth child of Rev Run and Justine Simmons, grew up in a dynamic family that embraced creativity and family values.
His upbringing included exposure to the entertainment industry through his father’s work at Run-DMC and his mother’s acting career. Diggy has five siblings, including biological, half-siblings and adopted siblings. His sister, Victoria Anne Simmons, died of a congenital disease shortly after birth.
To cope with the loss, the family adopted Miley Simmons. Diggy’s childhood was surrounded by a musically rich environment, which inspired his artistic pursuits, although specific details about his education have not been made public.
He grew up identifying with his Christian faith and African-American heritage, which influenced his personal and professional life.
personal life
Despite being in the public eye, Diggy Simmons has maintained a private personal life. He is single but has been in relationships with Chloe Bailey, Sydney Utendahl, Young Lyric and Jessica Jarrell.
Diggy has no children and is focused on his career rather than building a family life. He likes to maintain his privacy and occasionally responds to rumors about his relationships.
Profession
Diggy began his career on Run’s House, which aired from 2005 to 2009 and introduced him to a wide audience. His debut mixtape, The First Flight, was released in 2009 and was downloaded over 100,000 times, eventually leading to a deal with Atlantic Records.
His popular improvisational style on Nas’ “Made You Look” and subsequent mixtapes like “Airborne” and “Past, Present(s), Future” cemented his reputation as a skilled lyricist.
In 2012, Diggy released his debut studio album “Unexpected Arrival”, which included tracks such as “Copy, Paste” and “88”. He has performed on numerous notable shows over the years, including BET’s 106 & Park Closer to My Dreams Tour and the Scream Tour.
His acting career includes recurring roles as Doug Edwards in “Grown-ish” and “The Start-Up,” among other projects. Diggy also dabbled in fashion, launching Chivalrous Culture, a now-discontinued sneaker line that showcased his entrepreneurial spirit.
Awards
- BET Awards
- BET Hip Hop Awards
- NAACP Image Award
- teen choice awards
net worth
Diggy Simmons has an estimated net worth of $3.75 million. He has earned his wealth through music, acting roles, and collaborations on fashion and television projects.
social media
- Instagram: @diggysimmons
- Twitter: @diggy_simmons
film chronology
- Runzhijia(2005–2009)
- Parental Guidance (2012, character cut)
- Startup(2015)
- Growth type (2018 to present)
discography
Mixtape:
- First flight (2009)
- Airborne (2010)
- Past, present, future (2011)
Album:
- The Unexpected (2012)
- Light up(2018)
singles:
- “Copy and Paste”
- “Do it like you”
- “88”
