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Dee-1 is one of the famous Rapper, who was born on the memorable day of April 10 in the year 1989. Hailing from the vibrant city of Louisiana, Dee-1 is a proud citizen of United States.
Southern rapper who made a name for himself in the underground rap scene with self-released mixtapes like 2008’s I Am Who I Am, 2013’s Psalms of David. He was named Artist of the Year at the 2010 NOLA Underground Hip Hop Awards.
Over the years, not only have skills been honed, but a significant impact has also been made in the professional field. Whether it's through work, public appearances, or contributions to the community, Dee-1 continues to be an inspiration for many.Personal Information
| Popular As: | Dee-1 |
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| First Name: | Dee-1 |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birthday: | April 10 |
| Birth Year: | 1989 |
| Age: | 34-years |
Career
He was a standout basketball player at Benjamin Franklin High School in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was the homecoming king in his senior year.
He worked as a teacher for two years before leaving in 2010 to focus on his rap career.
Family
His real name is David Augustine Jr. He toured with prominent southern rapper Killer Mike in 2011.
Dee-1 Timeline
1985
David Arnold Augustine Jr. (born April 10, 1985), better known by his stage name Dee-1, is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. He is the first rapper in Louisiana history to be an appointee of the governor.
2008
After graduating from LSU in 2008, he started teaching middle school math in Baton Rouge.
2009
His first studio album, David & Goliath, was released April 13, 2009.
2010
After two years of teaching, he resigned before the 2010–2011 school year to focus on his music as a career.
2011
The track was produced by Flight School Productions complete with a music video for the 2011 single.
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2012
Dee-1's The Focus Tape helped sustain his career momentum next, released in 2012 and featured a handful of hip-hop's biggest names; "Work" featuring Lecrae, "The Man In My City" featuring Juvenile and Mannie Fresh, "The Very Best" featuring Yassin Bey and Mannie Fresh, and "Never Clockin Out (Remix)" featuring Killer Mike.
