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Driicky Graham
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| Birth name | Nasir Frederick Graham |
| Born | November 23, 1991 Newark, New Jersey, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, songwriter |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | E1 Music, YFM |
Nasir Frederick Graham (born November 23, 1991), known as Driicky Graham, is an American rapper. He makes hip hop music. He used to be signed with a record label called E1 Music. Now, he works as an independent artist.
Early Life and First Steps in Music
Driicky Graham was born Nasir Frederick Graham in Newark, New Jersey. His dad, Derrick "The Sharpshooter" Graham, was a boxing champion. His mom, Joylette Bullock, was an educator. Driicky grew up in Newark, New Jersey.
When he was seven, he moved with his mom to Oxford, North Carolina. Even at age three, in 1994, Driicky appeared in a music video. It was for a song called "Tic Toc" by a group called Lords of the Underground. This early experience helped inspire him to start his own music career.
Music Career Highlights
Driicky Graham started rapping when he was 14 years old. He loved making music, but he didn't think it would be his job. That changed when he turned 18. He signed with an independent record label called Nu World Era Music Group.
He became very popular online. In 2012, he had a big hit song called "Snapbacks & Tattoos". Many radio stations played this song. After his song became famous, big record labels wanted to sign him. But Driicky chose to sign with E1 Music, another independent label.
His first mixtape, Ya Gotta Start Somewhere, came out on June 26, 2012. Mixtapes are like albums, but often released for free. In October 2012, Driicky also appeared on a special rap show. It was called a BET Cypher during the BET Hip Hop Awards. He performed alongside other famous rappers.
Driicky Graham's Music
Driicky Graham has released several music projects. His first mixtape, Ya Gotta Start Somewhere, was released in 2012. It was available for digital download.
His most famous song is "Snapbacks & Tattoos". This song was released in 2012. It was very popular and even earned a "Gold" certification. This means it sold a lot of copies!
