A rapper from Chicago, Famous Dex has been churning out hits since he signed to Rich The Kid’s music label last year. For instance, his long-awaited debut album, Dex Meet Dexter has released earlier this March. Interested in learning more about the artist? Read on below.
Famous Dex– 2017 Facts
Real Name
Dexter Gore
Nick Name
Famous Dex, Black Migo Dex
Occupation and Job
Rapper, songwriter, singer, record producer
Famous For
Famous Dex is best known for his songs, Bottle After Bottle, and Try Me (Remix), both of which garnered considerable traction. Since then, he has released a number of records, including his debut mixtape, Never Seen It Coming.
Age – How Old is He?
He is 24 years old
Birthday/Date of Birth
His birthday is on September 6, 1993
Place of Birth/Hometown
Famous Dex was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, where he went to school alongside fellow rapper, Lil Durk.
Nationality
American
Ethnicity
He is African American
Famous Dex Height, Weight & Body Facts
How Tall – Height in Feet
He is 5’11” tall
How Tall – Height in Meters
He is 180cm tall
Weight in Pounds
He currently weighs 152 pounds
Weight in Kilograms
He currently weighs 72 kg
Body Measurements
At this time, Famous Dex’s body measurements are unavailable
Waist Size
His waist size has not been disclosed
Foot/Shoe Size
His shoe size has not been disclosed
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Black
Personal Life
Is Famous Dex in a Relationship?
From what we can tell, the rapper is currently single.
Famous Dex’s Girlfriends
Last September, headlines were made after the rapper was filmed allegedly beating his girlfriend. According to reports, the incident had taken place at popular singer Tish Hyman’s home; ultimately it was her that had posted the video clip on Instagram shortly afterward.
In response to the clip, Famous Dex admitted to fighting the girl, though he believed the situation was justified as “she was cheating on him”.
Mother
Pamela Winters
Father
Dexter Gore, Sr.
Sisters
As far as we know, Famous Dex is an only child and does not have any siblings
Brothers
As far as we know, Famous Dex is an only child and does not have any siblings
Children
Earlier this year, he welcomed a son named Naieka Wheatley; the mother is Naieka Wheatley.
High School
As a teen, Famous Dex went to Robeson High School in Chicago, alongside fellow rapper, Lil Durk.
College
No, the rapper has not gone to college.
Salary
At this time, we do not have any information on Famous Dex’s net worth.
Net Worth
As of 2017, Famous Dex has an estimated net worth of $600,000.
Sexuality
Straight
Random Facts
Hobbies
Famous Dex enjoys making music in his free time
Favorite Food
Unknown
Favorite Actor
Unknown
Favorite Book
Unknown
Favorite Movie
Unknown
Favorite TV Show
Unknown
Favorite Color
Unknown
Favorite Music Artists
Some of his favorite Chicago rappers include Kanye West, King Louie, G Herbo
Favorite Sports
Unknown
Horoscope
Born on September 6, he is a Virgo
Phone Number
This information is currently unknown
Address
This information is currently unknown
Famous Dex’s Social Media Accounts & Usernames
Famous Dex’s Facebook Account
https://www.facebook.com/FamousDexter/
Famous Dex’s Twitter Username
Famous Dex’s Instagram Username
https://www.instagram.com/famousdex
Famous Dex’s Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa8uFxHupNYzP-Ye0eWclFw
Famous Dex’s Snapchat Username
Famous Dex’s Snapchat username is @Duhhh_Dex
Other Interesting Facts:
- His popular single, Duh Dummy was incredibly successful, having pulled in 300,000 views in just a few day’s time
- His single, Kobe featured fellow Chicago rapper, Billionaire Black
- As a teenager, he went to the same high school as Lil Durk- Robeson High school on the South side of Chicago
- Some of his most popular tracks include Pick it Up, Took Time, Ok Dexter, Drip From My Walk, and Broke My Back For You
- He has collaborated with a handful of artists so far including Ugly God, Swoosh God, Higher Brothers, Trippie Red, and ASAP Ferg, among others
- In March 2016, he became the first signee to Rich The Kid’s music imprint, Rich Forever Music
- Despite being active on multiple social media platforms, Famous Dex does not have himself a Youtube channel
- He currently has over 2.3 million followers on Instagram and more than 675,000 on Twitter
- Since his debut a few years back, he has put on well over 100 shows across the United States
- He has his deceased mother’s name tattooed on his left cheekbone
Famous Dex Bio – 2018 Update
Hailing from Chicago, Illinois, the rapper announced that he had joined the Rich Forever Music family in 2016. Getting to work at the studio, he promptly released three mixtapes that year, Heartbreak Kid, #OhhMannGoddDamm, and Drippy. Some standouts from said projects include, I Ain’t Talking Spaulding, Rich Forever, and Never Saw. From there, he issued three additional tapes, Ok Dexter, Dexter The Robot, and Dexter Different, all of which worked to bring up his presence in the hip-hop scene. Speaking of which, he’s already got himself close to 100,000 followers on Soundcloud to date.
Since then, Famous Dex has delivered his debut album, Dex Meet Dexter (For those who are interested, a direct follow-up, The Real Dexter is also in the works). As far as other music releases, he recently dropped a new single titled, Pick it Up (Feat. ASAP Rocky) on October 20, 2017. Well received by fans, the track has already accumulated close to 200,000 streams on Youtube. What else has the rapper been up to? For the majority of this year, he has also been on tour across the United States; in fact, he’s already put on over 60 shows as of November 2017. At the time of this posting, his most recent performance was at the Pops Venue in Sauget, Illinois. Looking at his schedule, he still has two upcoming shows left in Arizona and Washington.
