Duke Deuce facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Duke Deuce
Duke Deuce in 2024
Background information
Birth name	Patavious Lashun Isom
Born	(1992-05-01) May 1, 1992 (age 33)
Genres	Hip hop Memphis rap rap rock
Occupation(s)	Rapper songwriter
Years active	2016-present
Labels	Quality Control Motown
Associated acts	Juicy J Project Pat

Patavious Lashun Isom (born May 1, 1992), known by his stage name Duke Deuce, is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. He is well-known for his song "Crunk Ain't Dead." This song became even more popular with a remix featuring fellow Memphis rappers Juicy J and Project Pat, plus Atlanta rapper Lil Jon. Duke Deuce released his first studio album, Duke Nukem, in 2021. It quickly became a hit, reaching number three on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart.

Duke Deuce's Music Journey

Duke Deuce during an interview in 2024

Duke Deuce first gained attention with his song "Yeh." However, he became much more famous with his track "Crunk Ain't Dead." This song was so popular that it got a special remix. The remix featured well-known artists like Lil Jon, Juicy J, and Project Pat. "Crunk Ain't Dead" was the main song from his third mixtape, Memphis Massacre 2, which came out in 2020.

First Albums and Success

Duke Deuce's first official album, called Duke Nukem, was released on February 26, 2021. This album was very successful. It reached number three on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart. This chart lists new artists who are gaining popularity.

His second album, Crunkstar, was released on June 17, 2022. Later that same year, on October 28, 2022, he released Memphis Massacre 3.

Becoming an Independent Artist

In September 2023, Duke Deuce shared some big news. He announced that he was no longer working with Quality Control Music. Instead, he decided to become an independent artist. This means he now manages his own music career.

His Main Music Releases

Duke Deuce has released several albums and mixtapes throughout his career.

Studio Albums

His studio albums include:

• Duke Nukem (2021)
• Crunkstar (2022)
• Memphis Massacre III (2022)

Mixtapes

Some of his popular mixtapes are:

• Deuce Live Music (2016)
• Memphis Massacre (2018)
• Memphis Massacre 2 (2020)

Popular Songs

Some of his well-known songs include:

• "Yeh" (2019)
• "Crunk Ain't Dead" (2019)
• "Kirk" (featuring Mulatto, 2020)
• "Soldiers Steppin" (2021)
• "Spin" (featuring Foogiano, 2021)
• "Step Back" (with Juicy J, 2022)
• "Lay Wit Ya" (as a featured artist with Isaiah Rashad, 2021)