DD Osama: It's all about going to the chopper in 'Who I Am'

It’s one thing to cruise through the Big Apple but it’s an entirely different level when you’re sky-high and cruising in a helicopter. Just look at DD Osama and how he’s touring through New York City in the newly released ‘Who I Am’ music video.

DD Osama is far from your average drill rapper—he’s a superstar. Referred to as the “Drill Justin Bieber”, DD has become the heartthrob of New York. as he's set himself apart from all of the other drill rappers coming out of his city. Born and raised in the Sugar Hill district of New York, DD Osama is one of the first drill rappers to make waves out of Harlem, first garnering local buzz alongside his brother, Notti Osama, in early 2022 with collaborations such as “Dead Opps”.

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Last July, the tragic murder of Notti Osama shook the community to its core. As DD coped with this earth-shattering loss, he released a string of touching singles in Notti’s honor, including “Letter 2 Notti”. As he continues to skyrocket, DD Osama is committed to fulfilling his late brother’s dreams of leading a successful music career. DD has sold out every single one of his shows, which have taken place throughout the Tri-state area, in Chicago, and even in Los Angeles—and all of them have been packed wall to wall with screaming teenage girls, as he lives up to his nickname. Across social media, there are dozens of fan pages made in DD’s honor, many of which have racked up follower counts in the six-figure range––and on TikTok alone, #ddosama has 3.3B views on the platform. After releasing a string of viral singles, including his biggest song to date, "40s N 9s" (feat. Sugarhillddot), he blew up seemingly overnight. In just a matter of months, he went from sporting his school uniform to modelling Drake’s NOCTA x Nike ‘Street Uniform’ collection alongside fellow Harlem rappers and lifelong friends Sugarhillddot & the late Edot Baby, and sporting shades for Kanye's YZY SHDZ campaign. Now, with the upcoming release of his debut mixtape, Here 2 Stay, DD Osama is looking to solidify his staying power as one of the drill scene's most unique voices.