Biography
DDG net worth is estimated at $8 million as of 2025, built through a combination of YouTube content creation and a growing rap career. Born Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., he started as a YouTuber focused on lifestyle content before transitioning to music, where his single Moonwalking in Calabasas went viral in 2020 and led to a deal with Epic Records. His YouTube channel has amassed over 2 million subscribers and generated millions in AdSense revenue since 2015. His music earnings include streaming royalties and touring, while his relationship with internet personality Halle Bailey (The Little Mermaid) in 2022–2023 significantly raised his public profile. DDG also founded his own record label Zooted Music.
Net Worth Timeline
| Year | Net Worth | Change | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $300K | +$0.3M | Began YouTube career with prank and vlog content; early AdSense revenue |
| 2017 | $1.5M | +$1.2M | Released first EP Take Me Serious; 500K YouTube subscribers; signed deal with Epic |
| 2019 | $3M | +$1.5M | 1M+ YouTube subscribers; Lettuce Bands and other rap singles gaining traction |
| 2020 | $5M | +$2M | Moonwalking in Calabasas went viral; Epic Records deal; 100M+ YouTube views |
| 2021 | $6.5M | +$1.5M | It's Not Me It's You album released; headlining tours; Founded Zooted Music label |
| 2022 | $7M | +$0.5M | Began dating Halle Bailey; public profile significantly raised; brand deals grew |
| 2023 | $7.5M | +$0.5M | Renegade album; continued touring; YouTube and music streaming passive income |
| 2025 | $8M | +$0.5M | Continued music career; YouTube channel and label revenues steady |
💰 How Much Does DDG Earn?
Estimated based on reported annual earnings of $2M/year across all income sources.
🤯 $8 Million in Perspective
- 19 average American homes ($420K each)
- 143 years of the average US salary ($56K/yr)
- 178 Tesla Model 3s
- 1,405,975 Big Macs