DJ Drama
Known for

Acting

Credits

10

Gender

Man

Birthday

22 Apr 1978 (46)

Place of birth

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Also known as
Tyree Simmons

DJ Drama

Biography

Tyree Cinque Simmons (born April 22, 1978), known professionally as DJ Drama, is an American disc jockey (DJ), record executive and music promoter. He initially gained recognition as the DJ for Atlanta-based rapper T.I., and continued to gain prominence hosting mixtapes for other hip hop artists. His trademark Gangsta Grillz series is present on releases of which he has compiled; it has been popularized by artists including Lil Wayne, Tyler the Creator, Snoop Dogg, Yo Gotti, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Fabolous, Jeezy, Meek Mill, and Gucci Mane, among others. Alongside record producer and fellow Philadelphia native Don Cannon, he co-founded the record label Generation Now in 2015, an imprint of Atlantic Records which has signed artists including Lil Uzi Vert and Jack Harlow.

Known for
Acting roles
YearMovie / TV show / OtherRole
2024Tale of the TapeSelf
2024Heels Have Eyes - The MovieSelf
2023You PeopleDJ Drama
2023May The Lord Watch: The Little Brother StoryHimself
2022MixtapeSelf
2020DAVEDJ Drama
2016All Def ComedySelf
2010Freaknik: The MusicalMr. Thanksgiving (voice)
2005Beef IIISelf
1984MTV Video Music AwardsSelf