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Pauly D in 2013
Background information
Birth name	Paul Michael DelVecchio Jr.
Also known as	DJ Pauly D, Pauly D
Born	(1980-07-05) July 5, 1980 (age 45) Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
Genres	Dance
Occupation(s)	Television personality, DJ
Years active	2009–present
Labels	G-Note, G-Unit, EMI

Paul Michael DelVecchio Jr., who people know as Pauly D or DJ Pauly D, was born on July 5, 1980. He is an American TV star and a DJ. He became famous for being on MTV's reality show Jersey Shore.

In 2011, he signed a deal to make three music albums with 50 Cent's record labels, G-Unit and G-Note. Pauly D was also the first person from Jersey Shore to get his own TV show, called The Pauly D Project.

Early Life and DJ Beginnings

Paul DelVecchio Jr. was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on July 5, 1980. His parents are Donna DiCarlo and Paul D. DelVecchio Sr. He has shared that his family is "100% Italian." He also has a sister named Vanessa.

Pauly D started his career as a local DJ in his hometown. He used the name Pauly D for his music. One of his biggest inspirations as a DJ was DJ AM.

Pauly D's TV Career

Becoming a Jersey Shore Star

DelVecchio (left) with Jersey Shore cast member Michael Sorrentino, 2011

In 2009, Pauly D was chosen to be on the TV show Jersey Shore. He has said that his music career was not why he was picked for the show. Instead, the show's creators found him on Myspace and liked his style.

After he gave them his phone number, casting directors from LA called him. They wanted to film a day in his life in Rhode Island. They filmed him at the gym, tanning, and going to a club. About six months later, he found out he was on the show. He never had to do a regular audition.

Being on Jersey Shore made Pauly D very popular. Time magazine even said he had "seriously rabid fans." In 2011, he won the Teen Choice Award for Choice Reality Star: Male. In June 2012, he was also a contestant on a Fox show called The Choice.

His Own Show: The Pauly D Project

Pauly D was the first person from the Jersey Shore cast to get his own TV show. This show was a spin-off that focused on his DJ career. It showed him going on a music tour across America. Filming for the show began in 2012.

Time magazine suggested that Pauly D got his own show because he seemed fun and easy to get along with. They noted he was not known for difficult behavior like some other cast members. The show was first called DelVecchio but was later renamed The Pauly D Project. It first aired on MTV on March 29, 2012.

Returning to Jersey Shore: Family Vacation

In 2018, Pauly D joined his Jersey Shore castmates again for a new series. This show was called Jersey Shore: Family Vacation and was filmed in Miami.

Other Reality TV Shows

In 2016, Pauly D joined the cast of Famously Single on the E! network. This show followed eight single celebrities who lived together to explore their dating challenges.

In 2018, he appeared on Marriage Bootcamp: Reality Stars 11 with Aubrey O'Day. They had first met while filming Famously Single.

In 2019, Pauly D was part of the show Game of Clones. This was a dating show where he looked for someone who looked like Megan Fox.

In April 2019, Pauly D also appeared on the MTV dating series Double Shot at Love. He was on this show with his Jersey Shore friend, Vinny Guadagnino.

In 2020, Pauly D and Vinny Guadagnino were cast in another MTV reality series called Revenge Prank.

In 2022, Pauly D was the narrator for the reality competition show All Star Shore on Paramount+.

Music and DJ Career

DelVecchio on stage in 2013

In 2010, Pauly D released a song called "Beat Dat Beat (It's Time To)". He was also nominated for the "America's Best DJ" competition in both 2010 and 2011.

After many rumors, Pauly D confirmed on August 11, 2011, that he had signed a deal. This deal was with 50 Cent's labels, G-Unit and G-Note, to release three albums. He also planned to release headphones under the label.

In 2011, Pauly D announced that he would perform before Britney Spears at some of her concerts. This was part of her Femme Fatale Tour in North America.

In July 2012, Pauly D shared that Big Sean was in the studio with him. They were working on his new album, which was released in 2013.

In August 2012, it was reported that Pauly D would be the social media ambassador for SummerSlam, a wrestling event.

Pauly D released the first song from his first album, called "Back to Love," on January 15, 2012. This song featured British singer Jay Sean.

In 2016, Pauly D released another song called "Did You Know" with Tdot illdude.

On April 5, 2019, Pauly D released his third song, "Silver & Gold," which featured James Kaye.

Personal Life

In October 2013, Pauly D announced that he had a daughter named Amabella Sophia. She was born in New Jersey. Since 2020, Pauly D has been in a relationship with Nikki Hall.

Discography

Singles

Awards and Nominations