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{{Short description|American rapper and singer (born 1997)}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Desiigner
| name = Desiigner
| background = solo_singer
| image = Desiigner in November 2019.jpg
| image = Desiigner2018.jpg.png
| caption = Desiigner in 2019
| caption = Desiigner performing in 2018
| birth_name = Sidney Royel Selby III
| alias = {{hlist|Dezol|Designer Royel}}
| birth_name = Sidney Royel Selby III
| alias = Designer Royel
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1997|05|03}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1997|05|03}}
| birth_place = [[Brooklyn]], New York City, U.S.
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| birth_place = [[Brooklyn]], New York, U.S.
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| genre = {{flatlist|
* [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
* [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
* [[Trap music (hip hop)|trap]]
* [[Trap music|trap]]
* [[mumble rap]]
}}
}}
| occupation = {{flatlist|
| occupations = {{flatlist|
* Rapper
* Rapper
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* singer
* songwriter
* songwriter
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* singer
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}}
| discography = [[Desiigner discography]]
| years_active = 2015–present
| label = {{flatlist|
| years_active = 2015–present
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| label = {{flatlist|
* Riveting Music
* Life of Desiigner
* [[GOOD Music|GOOD]]
* [[GOOD Music|GOOD]]
* [[Def Jam Recordings|Def Jam]]
* [[Def Jam Recordings|Def Jam]]
}}
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| website = {{URL|lifeofdesiigner.com}}
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| associated_acts = {{flatlist|
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* [[Kanye West]]
* [[Mike Dean (record producer)|Mike Dean]]
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| website = {{URL|lifeofdesiigner.com/}}
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''' Sidney Royel Selby III''' (born May 3, 1997), better known by his [[stage name]] '''Desiigner''', is an American rapper, singer and songwriter. He came to prominence in late 2015–2016 after the release of his debut single "[[Panda (song)|Panda]]", which reached number one on the U.S. [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]. In February 2016, rapper and producer [[Kanye West]] (who [[Sampling (music)|sampled]] "Panda" for his seventh album ''[[The Life of Pablo]]'') announced Desiigner's signing to his [[GOOD Music]] imprint, under the distribution of [[Def Jam Recordings]].
'''Sidney Royel Selby III''' (born May 3, 1997), better known by his stage name '''Desiigner''', is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is best known for his 2015 debut single "[[Panda (song)|Panda]]", which topped the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]. Shortly after the song gained viral status online, he signed with [[Kanye West]]'s [[GOOD Music]], an imprint of [[Def Jam Recordings]]. Without releasing a debut studio album, he parted ways with both labels in 2019.

In July 2016, he released the follow-up single "[[Tiimmy Turner]]", which peaked at number 34 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Despite this, Desiigner is frequently described as a [[one-hit wonder]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://junkee.com/one-hit-wonders-decade/231537|title=Gone But Not Forgotten: The Biggest One-Hit Wonders Of The Decade|website=Junkee.com|last=Jolly|first=Nathan|access-date=July 5, 2020|date=November 22, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/top-selling-music-singles-from-one-hit-wonders-all-time-2019-6|title=The 11 top-selling music singles from one-hit wonders of all time, from Gotye to the 'Macarena'|website=Businessinsider.com|last=McAlone|first=Nathan|access-date=July 5, 2020|date=June 26, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.insider.com/most-popular-one-hit-wonders-history-2019-5#2016-panda-by-desiigner-62|title=The most popular one-hit wonder every year since 1955|website=Insider.com|last=Shaw|first=Gabbi|access-date=July 5, 2020|date=September 26, 2019}}</ref>


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Selby was born on May 3, 1997,<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7341870/desiigner-panda-billboard-hot-100-number-1 | title=Desiigner's 'Panda' Claws to No. 1 on Hot 100, Bringing Americans Back to the Top | work=Billboard | date=April 25, 2016 | accessdate=April 26, 2016 | last=Trust | first=Gary | quote=Desiigner is 18 years and 11 months old; he'll turn 19 on May 3.}}</ref> in [[Brooklyn]], New York.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://pigeonsandplanes.com/2016/02/desiigner-panda/ |title=The New Wave: Desiigner - "Panda"|date=9 February 2016|work=Pigeons & Planes}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2016/02/the-break-presents-desiigner/ |title=The Break Presents: Desiigner |author=emmanuel |date=19 February 2016 |work=XXL Mag}}</ref> He is of [[Afro-Barbadian]] and [[African American]] descent,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wwd.com/eye/people/panda-desiigner-rapper-interview-10431787/|title=Meet Desiigner: The Elusive and Kanye West-Mentored Rapper|first=Aria|last=Hughes|date=17 May 2016|publisher=|accessdate=13 May 2017}}</ref> and is the grandson of blues musician [[Guitar Crusher|Sidney "Guitar Crusher" Selby]]. He grew up in the [[Louis Armstrong]] housing projects in the [[Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn|Bedford–Stuyvesant]] neighborhood.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/magazine-feature/7400285/desiigner-on-panda-difficult-past-kanye-west-advice|title=Desiigner on His Difficult Past and How His No. 1 Hit 'Panda' Gave Him a Way Out|publisher=}}</ref> He began practicing vocals at school choir and church. At the age of 14, after being shot, he embarked on his music career.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-desiigner-news.20299.html?gallery=1 |title=Everything You Need To Know About Desiigner |work=HotNewHipHop |date=February 22, 2016 |accessdate=April 26, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YXCsqOFi20|title=Desiigner Freestyle and talks Panda & Kanye|work=KISS FM UK|date=May 3, 2016|accessdate=May 24, 2016}}</ref>
Sidney Royel Selby III was born on May 3, 1997,<ref>{{cite magazine | url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7341870/desiigner-panda-billboard-hot-100-number-1 | title=Desiigner's 'Panda' Claws to No. 1 on Hot 100, Bringing Americans Back to the Top | magazine=Billboard | date=April 25, 2016 | access-date=April 26, 2016 | last=Trust | first=Gary | quote=Desiigner is 18 years and 11 months old; he'll turn 19 on May 3.}}</ref> in [[Brooklyn]], [[New York City]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://pigeonsandplanes.com/2016/02/desiigner-panda/ |title=The New Wave: Desiigner – "Panda"|date=February 9, 2016|work=Pigeons & Planes}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2016/02/the-break-presents-desiigner/ |title=The Break Presents: Desiigner |date=February 19, 2016 |work=XXL Mag}}</ref> He is of [[Afro-Barbadians|Afro-Barbadian]] and [[African Americans|African American]] descent,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wwd.com/eye/people/panda-desiigner-rapper-interview-10431787/|title=Meet Desiigner: The Elusive and Kanye West-Mentored Rapper|first=Aria|last=Hughes|website=Wwd.com|date=May 17, 2016|access-date=May 13, 2017}}</ref> and is the grandson of [[blues]] musician [[Guitar Crusher|Sidney "Guitar Crusher" Selby]]. He grew up in the [[Louis Armstrong]] housing projects in the [[Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn|Bedford–Stuyvesant]] neighborhood.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/magazine-feature/7400285/desiigner-on-panda-difficult-past-kanye-west-advice|title=Desiigner on His Difficult Past and How His No. 1 Hit 'Panda' Gave Him a Way Out|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=June 9, 2016}}</ref> He began practicing vocals at school choir and church. At the age of 14, he embarked on his musical career.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-desiigner-news.20299.html?gallery=1 |title=Everything You Need To Know About Desiigner |website=HotNewHipHop.com |date=February 22, 2016 |access-date=April 26, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YXCsqOFi20|title=Desiigner Freestyle and talks Panda & Kanye|via=[[YouTube]]|date=May 3, 2016|access-date=May 24, 2016}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
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Desiigner embarked on his music career under his original [[moniker]] Dezolo,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/artists/desiigner/|title=Desiigner – Music Videos, News, Photos, Tour Dates – MTV|publisher=|accessdate=1 July 2016}}</ref> before he began putting out work on these tracks under the alias of Designer Royel, especially with Royel (his middle name). His sister convinced him to drop the "Royel" part and then keep the "Designer" part as his new [[stage name]], doubling the "I"{{'s}}. On December 3, 2015, under his new [[pseudonym]], Desiigner released his debut track, called "Zombie Walk". The song was [[Record production|produced]] by The Shell God.<ref>{{cite av media |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz8MzFisPnM |title= Desiigner Ft. King Savage- "Zombie Walk" (Prod. By: @TheShellGod) |date=3 December 2015| publisher= |via=YouTube}}</ref> On December 15, 2015, Desiigner released his commercial debut [[single (music)|single]], titled "[[Panda (song)|Panda]]" on SoundCloud.<ref>{{cite av media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsJLLEwUYZM|title=Desiigner- Panda (OFFICIAL SONG) Prod. By: Menace|date=20 December 2015|publisher=|via=YouTube}}</ref> The song released on [[iTunes]] within five days later, before being re-released as of February 2016.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/panda-single/id1088507971 | title=Panda – Single | work=iTunes Store (US) | accessdate=April 18, 2016}}</ref> On February 11, 2016, Desiigner signed a [[recording contract]] with [[Kanye West]]'s [[GOOD Music]] imprint, under the aegis of [[Def Jam Recordings]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/brooklyn-rapper-desiigner-signs-to-good-music-news.20126.html|title=Brooklyn Rapper Desiigner Signs To G.O.O.D. Music|author=Danny Schwartz|date=11 February 2016|work=HotNewHipHop}}</ref> After signing a record deal, Desiigner subsequently appeared on two tracks — "[[Pt. 2]]" (which features an [[Interpolation (music)|interpolation]] of "Panda") and "Freestyle 4" — that was taken from Kanye West's seventh album ''[[The Life of Pablo]]''. Desiigner then went on to perform at the 2016's [[South by Southwest]] (SXSW) music festival.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2016/03/desiigner-courts-more-future-comparisons-debuts-new-song-pluto-at-sxsw|title=Desiigner Courts More Future Comparisons, Debuts New Song "Pluto'' at SXSW|website=www.complex.com|author=Chris Mench|date=March 16, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://hypetrak.com/2016/03/desiigner-pluto-panda-sxsw/|title=Desiigner Debuts New Song "Pluto" & Performs "Panda" at SXSW|publisher=}}</ref> In an interview with ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'', Desiigner confirmed the release of his first upcoming [[mixtape]], titled ''Trap History Month''.<ref name="bbinterview">{{cite web | url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/magazine-feature/7326380/panda-rapper-desiigner-on-working-with-kanye-west-panda-hit-single-upcoming-music | title='Panda' Rapper Desiigner on Why His Mind Operates in a 'Crazy' Way and Working With Kanye West | work=Billboard | date=April 12, 2016 | accessdate=April 17, 2016 | author=Peltz, Jonathan}}</ref>
Desiigner embarked on his music career under his original [[nickname]] Dezolo,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/artists/desiigner/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160508011423/http://www.mtv.com/artists/desiigner/|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 8, 2016|title=Desiigner – Music Videos, News, Photos, Tour Dates – MTV|website=[[MTV]]|access-date=July 1, 2016}}</ref> before he began releasing his work under the alias of Designer Royel, especially with Royel (his middle name). His sister convinced him to drop the "Royel" part and then keep the "Designer" part as his new [[stage name]], doubling the "I"{{'s}}. On December 3, 2015, under his new [[pseudonym]], Desiigner released his debut track, called "Zombie Walk". The song was produced by The Shell God.<ref>{{cite AV media |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz8MzFisPnM |title= Desiigner Ft. King Savage- "Zombie Walk" (Prod. By: @TheShellGod) |date=December 3, 2015|via=YouTube}}</ref> On December 15, 2015, Desiigner released another single, "[[Panda (Desiigner song)|Panda]]" on [[SoundCloud]].<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsJLLEwUYZM|title=Desiigner- Panda (OFFICIAL SONG) Prod. By: Menace|date=December 20, 2015|via=YouTube}}</ref> The song released on [[iTunes]] five days later, before being re-released as his commercial debut single in February 2016.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/panda-single/id1088507971 | title=Panda – Single | work=iTunes Store (US) | date=February 26, 2016 | access-date=April 18, 2016}}</ref> On February 11, 2016, Desiigner signed a [[recording contract]] with [[Kanye West]]'s record label [[GOOD Music]], an imprint of [[Def Jam Recordings]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/brooklyn-rapper-desiigner-signs-to-good-music-news.20126.html|title=Brooklyn Rapper Desiigner Signs To G.O.O.D. Music|author=Danny Schwartz|date=February 11, 2016|work=HotNewHipHop}}</ref> In the same month, Desiigner appeared on two songs by West — "[[Father Stretch My Hands|Pt. 2]]" (which features an [[Interpolation (popular music)|interpolation]] of "Panda") and "Freestyle 4" — from his seventh album ''[[The Life of Pablo]]''. The following month, Desiigner was enlisted to perform at the [[South by Southwest]] (SXSW) music festival in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2016/03/desiigner-courts-more-future-comparisons-debuts-new-song-pluto-at-sxsw|title=Desiigner : Courts More Future Comparisons, Debuts New Song "Pluto'' at SXSW|website=Complex.com|author=Chris Mench|date=March 16, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://hypetrak.com/2016/03/desiigner-pluto-panda-sxsw/|title=Desiigner Debuts New Song "Pluto" & Performs "Panda" at SXSW|date=July 26, 2023 }}</ref> In an interview with ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'', Desiigner confirmed the release of his first upcoming mixtape, titled ''Trap History Month''.<ref name="bbinterview">{{cite magazine | url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/magazine-feature/7326380/panda-rapper-desiigner-on-working-with-kanye-west-panda-hit-single-upcoming-music | title='Panda' Rapper Desiigner on Why His Mind Operates in a 'Crazy' Way and Working With Kanye West | magazine=Billboard | date=April 12, 2016 | access-date=April 17, 2016 | author=Peltz, Jonathan}}</ref>


On May 5, 2016, [[record producer|producer]] [[Mike Dean (record producer)|Mike Dean]] announced that he would be serving as the [[Executive producer#Music|executive producer]] for Desiigner's upcoming debut studio album.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/magazine-feature/7356874/producer-mike-dean-lemonade-beyonce-kanye-west-desiigner |title='Lemonade' Producer Mike Dean Gives the Behind-the-Scenes Scoop on Beyoncé's Opus |author= J. Pablo Caraballo |date=6 May 2016 |work=Billboard}}</ref> On May 24, Desiigner announced that the title to his upcoming debut album would be called ''The Life of Desiigner''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.38947/title.desiigner-announces-life-of-desiigner-album|title=Desiigner Announces "Life Of Desiigner" Album|website=HipHopDX |accessdate=1 July 2016}}</ref> In June 2016, [[XXL (magazine)|''XXL'' magazine]] revealed their annual "Freshmen Class" for 2016, and Desiigner was included on the list with nine other new artists.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2016/06/xxl-freshman-class-cover-2016/|title=2016 XXL Freshman Class Cover – XXL|publisher=|accessdate=1 July 2016}}</ref> In June 2016, "[[Champions (GOOD Music song)|Champions]]" was released as the lead single from the GOOD Music's upcoming compilation album, ''Cruel Winter''. Desiigner made a [[guest appearance]] on this track, alongside his label-mate Kanye West, and other [[Rapping|rappers]] such as [[Gucci Mane]], [[Big Sean]], [[2 Chainz]], [[Travis Scott]], [[Yo Gotti]] and [[Migos|Quavo]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2016/06/kanye-west-premieres-new-single-with-gucci-mane-travis-scott-and-more-off-cruel-winter/|title=Kanye West premieres new single with Gucci Mane, Travis Scott and more off Cruel Winter |publisher=XXL|accessdate=July 10, 2016}}</ref> In the same month, Desiigner made his US television debut, when he performed his single, "Panda" at the [[BET Awards 2016|2016's BET Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bet.com/video/betawards/2016/performances/desiigner-performs-panda.html|title=Desiigner Performs ‘Panda’ and Turns Up the BET Awards |publisher=|accessdate=1 July 2016}}</ref> On June 26, 2016, Desiigner released his first full-length mixtape, titled ''[[New English (mixtape)|New English]]'' on [[Tidal (service)|Tidal]], following a live premiere of the mixtape on June 22.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2016/06/desiigner-pusha-t-new-english-mixtape-listening/|title=Desiigner Plays New Song Featuring Pusha T at ‘New English’ Mixtape Listening Party|date=22 June 2016|work=[[XXL magazine|XXL]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2016/06/desiigner-new-project-stream-new-english|title=Listen to Desiigner’s ‘New English’ Mixtape|date=26 June 2016|work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]}}</ref> In July 2016, American pop singer [[Demi Lovato]] brought out Desiigner at her concert in New York.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7431211/demi-lovato-nick-jonas-brooklyn-future-now-concert-review |title=Demi Lovato & Nick Jonas Bring the 'Future' of Pop Music to Brooklyn|publisher=}}</ref> On July 21, 2016, Desiigner premiered the track, called "[[Tiimmy Turner]]", which was released as a single on iTunes the next day.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/tiimmy-turner-single/id1136306648|title=Tiimmy Turner – Single by Desiigner on Apple Music|publisher=}}</ref> Desiigner appeared as a special guest on the&nbsp;[[Netflix]]&nbsp;series&nbsp;''[[Bill Nye Saves the World]]''. On November 7, 2017 it was reported that [[BTS (band)|BTS]] will release a remix of their song "Mic Drop" featuring Desiigner and it was said that the remix was made by [[Steve Aoki]]. It is set to be released on November 17, 2017 but it was postponed and set to be released on November 24, 2017 instead.
On May 5, 2016, producer [[Mike Dean (record producer)|Mike Dean]] announced that he would be serving as the [[Executive producer#Music|executive producer]] for Desiigner's upcoming debut studio album.<ref>{{cite magazine |url= http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/magazine-feature/7356874/producer-mike-dean-lemonade-beyonce-kanye-west-desiigner |title='Lemonade' Producer Mike Dean Gives the Behind-the-Scenes Scoop on Beyoncé's Opus |author= J. Pablo Caraballo |date=May 6, 2016 |magazine=Billboard}}</ref> On May 24, Desiigner later announced that the title to his upcoming debut album would be called ''The Life of Desiigner''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.38947/title.desiigner-announces-life-of-desiigner-album|title=Desiigner Announces "Life Of Desiigner" Album|website=HipHopDX.com |date=May 24, 2016|access-date=July 1, 2016}}</ref> In June 2016, [[XXL (magazine)|''XXL'']] revealed their annual "Freshmen Class" for 2016, and Desiigner was included on the list with nine other new artists.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2016/06/xxl-freshman-class-cover-2016/|title=2016 XXL Freshman Class Cover – XXL|date=June 13, 2016 |access-date=July 1, 2016}}</ref> In June 2016, "[[Champions (GOOD Music song)|Champions]]" was released as the lead single from the GOOD Music's ultimately shelved compilation album, ''Cruel Winter''. Desiigner made a [[guest appearance]] on the song along with West, [[Gucci Mane]], [[Big Sean]], [[2 Chainz]], [[Travis Scott]], [[Yo Gotti]], and [[Quavo]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2016/06/kanye-west-premieres-new-single-with-gucci-mane-travis-scott-and-more-off-cruel-winter/|title=Kanye West premieres new single with Gucci Mane, Travis Scott and more off Cruel Winter |date=June 3, 2016 |publisher=XXL|access-date=July 10, 2016}}</ref> In the same month, Desiigner made his US television debut, when he performed his single, "Panda" at the [[BET Awards 2016|2016 BET Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bet.com/video/betawards/2016/performances/desiigner-performs-panda.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160628221911/http://www.bet.com/video/betawards/2016/performances/desiigner-performs-panda.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 28, 2016|title=Desiigner Performs 'Panda' and Turns Up the BET Awards |website=[[BET]] |access-date=July 1, 2016}}</ref> On June 26, 2016, Desiigner released his first full-length mixtape, titled ''[[New English (mixtape)|New English]]'' on [[Tidal (service)|Tidal]], following a live premiere of the mixtape on June 22.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2016/06/desiigner-pusha-t-new-english-mixtape-listening/|title=Desiigner Plays New Song Featuring Pusha T at 'New English' Mixtape Listening Party|date=June 22, 2016|work=[[XXL magazine|XXL]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2016/06/desiigner-new-project-stream-new-english|title=Listen to Desiigner's 'New English' Mixtape|date=June 26, 2016|work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]}}</ref> In July 2016, American singer [[Demi Lovato]] brought out Desiigner at their concert in New York.<ref>{{cite magazine |url= http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7431211/demi-lovato-nick-jonas-brooklyn-future-now-concert-review |title=Demi Lovato & Nick Jonas Bring the 'Future' of Pop Music to Brooklyn|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=July 9, 2016}}</ref> On July 21, 2016, Desiigner premiered his follow up single, "[[Tiimmy Turner]]", which was released as a single on iTunes the next day. The song peaked within the top 40 of the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/tiimmy-turner-single/id1136306648|title=Tiimmy Turner – Single by Desiigner on Apple Music|website=[[iTunes]]|date=July 22, 2016}}</ref> Desiigner appeared as a special guest on the&nbsp;[[Netflix]]&nbsp;series&nbsp;''[[Bill Nye Saves the World]]''. On November 7, 2017, it was reported that [[BTS]] would release a remix of their song "[[Mic Drop (song)|Mic Drop]]" featuring Desiigner and remixed by [[Steve Aoki]]. It was set to be released on November 17, 2017, but was postponed and released on November 24, 2017, instead.
[[File:Photo Apr 28, 8 01 11 PM DESIIGNER.jpg|thumb|right|Desiigner (right) in April 2018]]
On May 3, 2018, Desiigner announced on social media that his debut extended play (EP), ''[[L.O.D. (EP)|L.O.D.]]'', would be released at midnight on May 4, 2018. Upon release, it peaked at number 161 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] and became his second and final project on a [[Record label#Major labels|major label]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hypebeast.com/2018/5/desiigner-lod-release-date|title=Desiigner Announces 'L.O.D.' Release Date|date=May 3, 2018|access-date=May 3, 2018}}</ref> The EP's namesake was utilized for his own label, LOD Records, through which he released his 2020 single, "Diva" [[independent music|independently]].<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://music.apple.com/us/album/diva-single/1501234085|title = Diva – Single by Desiigner|date = March 6, 2020|access-date = March 12, 2020|archive-date = April 4, 2023|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230404114441/https://music.apple.com/us/album/diva-single/1501234085|url-status = dead}}</ref>


In a 2022 interview with [[DJ Vlad|VladTV]], Desiigner explained why he left GOOD Music in 2019, saying he was "going through a little mental thing" including his father having been comatose, and had tried to contact Kanye and his other labelmates for guidance but didn't receive any.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Blake |first=Cole |date=September 10, 2022 |title=Desiigner Explains Why He Parted Ways With Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music |work=HotNewHipHop |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/desiigner-explains-why-he-parted-ways-with-kanye-west-s-good-music-news.157678.html |access-date=September 11, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Jefferson |first=Devon |date=September 10, 2022 |title=Desiigner Explains Why He Really Left Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music |work=HipHopDX |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.73315/title.desiigner-kanye-west-good-music-decision-to-leave# |access-date=September 11, 2022}}</ref>
On May 3, 2018, Desiigner announced via social media that his debut EP, ''[[L.O.D. (EP)|L.O.D.]]'', would be released at midnight on May 4, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hypebeast.com/2018/5/desiigner-lod-release-date|title=Desiigner Announces 'L.O.D.' Release Date|publisher=|accessdate=3 May 2018}}</ref>

On the morning of November 1, 2022, Desiigner went to [[Instagram#Explore|Instagram Live]] saying "I'm done rapping," after hearing the news of [[Migos]] rapper [[Takeoff (rapper)|Takeoff]]'s death from a shooting in [[Houston]], [[Texas]], that same morning.<ref>{{Cite web |last=II |first=C. Vernon Coleman IIC Vernon Coleman |title=Desiigner Breaks Down in Tears After Takeoff's Death, Says He's Done With Rap |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/desiigner-cries-instagram-live-takeoff-death/ |access-date=November 2, 2022 |website=XXL Mag |date=November 2022 |language=en}}</ref> However, he returned to doing so on November 26 when he released the song "My Brodie", accompanied with a music video.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/602608-desiigner-keeps-the-new-releases-coming-with-my-brodie-single|title=Desiigner Keeps The New Releases Coming With "My Brodie" Single|first=Hayley|last=Hynes|date=November 26, 2022|website=HotNewHipHop.com}}</ref>


== Legal issues ==
== Legal issues ==
On September 8, 2016, Desiigner and three other people were arrested in [[New York City]], after a 911 caller claimed that he pulled a gun on them. Desiigner was later found in an [[SUV]] with four other people and the vehicle was searched. The police allegedly found [[oxycodone]] and guns, for which he and the other individuals received drug and weapon charges. They were all detained in custody.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/desiigner-arrested-gun-drugs-menacing-midtown-driver-article-1.2784606|title=Desiigner charged in gun-pointing road rage incident in Midtown|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tmz.com/2016/09/09/desiigner-arrested-drugs-sell/|title=Desiigner -- Arrested for Drugs, Intent to Sell and Loaded Gun (UPDATED PHOTOS + VIDEO)|publisher=}}</ref> On September 10, 2016, he was acquitted of the [[felony]] gun charge.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vibe.com/2016/09/desiigner-felony-gun-charge-dropped/ |title=Desiigner acquitted of gun charge |last=Augustin |first=Camille |date=September 10, 2016 |website=[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]] |access-date=September 10, 2016}}</ref> He was cleared of the charges on September 12, 2016, when it was found that the pills were [[anabolic steroids]] belonging to his driver.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2016/09/desiigner-steroids-not-oxycontin/ |title=Drugs found in desiigner's car were steroids |last=Simmons |first=Ted |date=September 12, 2016 |website=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]] |access-date=September 12, 2016}}</ref>
On September 8, 2016, Desiigner and three other people were arrested in New York City, after a 911 caller claimed that he pulled a gun on them. Desiigner was later found in an [[SUV]] with four other people and the vehicle was searched. The police allegedly found [[oxycodone]] and guns, for which he and the other individuals received drug and weapon charges. They were all detained in custody.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/desiigner-arrested-gun-drugs-menacing-midtown-driver-article-1.2784606|title=Desiigner charged in gun-pointing road rage incident in Midtown|website=[[New York Daily News]]|date=September 10, 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tmz.com/2016/09/09/desiigner-arrested-drugs-sell/|title=Desiigner -- Arrested for Drugs, Intent to Sell and Loaded Gun (UPDATED PHOTOS + VIDEO)|date=September 9, 2016|website=Tmz.com}}</ref> On September 10, 2016, his felony [[Criminal possession of a weapon|gun charge]] was dropped by prosecutors.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vibe.com/2016/09/desiigner-felony-gun-charge-dropped/ |title=Desiigner acquitted of gun charge |last=Augustin |first=Camille |date=September 10, 2016 |website=[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]] |access-date=September 10, 2016}}</ref> He was cleared of the charges on September 12, 2016, when it was found that the pills were [[anabolic steroid]]s belonging to his driver.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2016/09/desiigner-steroids-not-oxycontin/ |title=Drugs found in desiigner's car were steroids |last=Simmons |first=Ted |date=September 12, 2016 |website=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]] |access-date=September 12, 2016}}</ref>

In April 2023, Desiigner was charged with indecent exposure after allegedly being caught on a [[Delta Air Lines]] flight [[masturbation|masturbating]] in front of [[flight attendant|flight attendants]] while travelling from [[Tokyo]] to [[Minneapolis]], [[Minnesota]]. He later posted an apology on social media for the incident and claimed he would be checking himself into a facility for [[mental health]] treatment.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://metro.co.uk/2023/04/24/desiigner-charged-with-indecent-exposure-after-masturbating-on-plane-18667203/|title=Rapper Desiigner 'charged with indecent exposure after revealing himself and masturbating on a plane'|website=Metro.co.uk|last=Bashforth|first=Emily|date=25 April 2023|access-date=25 April 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/desiigner-alleged-indecent-exposure-plane|title=Desiigner Charged With Indecent Exposure After Allegedly Masturbating on Plane|website=Complex.com|last=Price|first=Joe|date=25 April 2023|access-date=25 April 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/desiigner-indicent-exposure-plane-delta-b2326001.html|title=Desiigner charged with indecent exposure after plane incident|website=Independent.co.uk|last=Murray|first=Tom|date=25 April 2023|access-date=25 April 2023}}</ref>


== Musical style ==
== Musical style ==
Desiigner's musical style is influenced by [[southern hip hop]], namely [[Trap music (hip hop)|trap music]] which originated in [[Atlanta, Georgia]].<ref name="bbinterview" /> His [[rapping]] technique and vocals have been compared to that of Atlanta-based rapper [[Future (rapper)|Future]]. When asked about the frequent comparisons, he told ''[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]'': "God gave him a blessing, but he gave me a blessing too. I ain't gonna doubt the man's music. He make beautiful music too. Music is made every day. Big ups to him, big ups to Future. I actually like Future's music. I like his music, you feel me. I’m not a hater or a critic on him, you know, I do me. God bless him, God bless me."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2016/02/desiigner-talks-about-the-success-of-panda-and-the-comparisons-to-future|title=Interview: Desiigner Talks About the Success of "Panda" and Comparisons to Future
Desiigner's musical style is influenced by [[Southern hip hop]], namely [[trap music]] which originated in [[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]].<ref name="bbinterview" /> His [[rapping]] technique and vocals have been heavily compared to that of Atlanta-based rapper [[Future (rapper)|Future]]. When asked about the frequent comparisons, he told ''[[Complex Networks#History|Complex]]'': "God gave him a blessing, but he gave me a blessing too. I ain't gonna doubt the man's music. He makes beautiful music too. Music is made every day. Big ups to him, big ups to Future. I actually like Future's music. I like his music, you feel me. I'm not a hater or a critic on him, you know, I do me. God bless him, God bless me."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2016/02/desiigner-talks-about-the-success-of-panda-and-the-comparisons-to-future|title=Interview: Desiigner Talks About the Success of "Panda" and Comparisons to Future|work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]|date=February 19, 2016|access-date=March 29, 2016}}</ref>
|work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]|date=February 19, 2016|accessdate=March 29, 2016}}</ref>


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
{{Main|Desiigner discography}}
{{Main|Desiigner discography}}
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===Mixtapes===

* ''[[New English (mixtape)|New English]]'' (2016)
* ''[[New English (mixtape)|New English]]'' (2016)

===EPs===
* ''[[L.O.D. (EP)|L.O.D.]]'' (2018)
* ''[[L.O.D. (EP)|L.O.D.]]'' (2018)
* ''Diamonds Forever'' (2020)
* ''3 the Hard Way'' (2021)
* ''Rebirth'' (2024)


== Awards and nominations ==
== Awards and nominations ==
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|<ref>{{cite web | url=http://hollywoodlife.com/2016/06/09/teen-choice-awards-2016-nominations-full-list-nominees/ | title=Teen Choice Awards 2016: Jelena, 'Pretty Little Liars' & More Score Nods In Second Wave | work=[[Hollywoodlife.com]] | date=June 9, 2016 | access-date=December 19, 2016 | archive-date=October 23, 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161023081558/http://hollywoodlife.com/2016/06/09/teen-choice-awards-2016-nominations-full-list-nominees/ | url-status=dead }}</ref>
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|rowspan="2"|[[2016 MTV Video Music Awards|MTV Video Music Awards]]
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| rowspan="2"|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/events/vma/7453279/beyonce-adele-lead-nominees-2016-mtv-video-music-awards|title=Beyonce, Adele Lead Nominees for 2016 MTV Video Music Awards|accessdate=July 26, 2016}}</ref>
| rowspan="2"|<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/events/vma/7453279/beyonce-adele-lead-nominees-2016-mtv-video-music-awards|title=Beyonce, Adele Lead Nominees for 2016 MTV Video Music Awards|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=July 26, 2016|access-date=July 26, 2016}}</ref>
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|[[MTV Video Music Award for Best Hip-Hop Video|Best Hip-Hop Video]]
|[[MTV Video Music Award for Best Hip Hop Video|Best Hip Hop Video]]
|rowspan="3"|"Panda"
|rowspan="3"|"Panda"
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
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|Best Hip Hop Video
|Best Hip Hop Video
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
| rowspan="3"|<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.complex.com/music/2016/08/bet-hip-hop-awards-2016-nominees | title=Here Are the Nominees for BET's 2016 Hip-Hop Awards | work=Complex | date=August 18, 2016 | accessdate=December 19, 2016}}</ref>
| rowspan="3"|<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.complex.com/music/2016/08/bet-hip-hop-awards-2016-nominees | title=Here Are the Nominees for BET's 2016 Hip-Hop Awards | work=Complex | date=August 18, 2016 | access-date=December 19, 2016}}</ref>
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|People's Champ Award
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|rowspan="6"|"Panda"
|rowspan="6"|"Panda"
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://aramajapan.com/news/tvmovie/musicaward-show/nominees-announced-for-the-mtv-video-music-awards-japan-2016/63199/10/|title=Nominees Announced for the MTV Video Music Awards Japan 2016|work=ARAMA Japan|date=September 1, 2016|accessdate=December 19, 2016}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://aramajapan.com/news/tvmovie/musicaward-show/nominees-announced-for-the-mtv-video-music-awards-japan-2016/63199/10/|title=Nominees Announced for the MTV Video Music Awards Japan 2016|work=ARAMA Japan|date=September 1, 2016|access-date=December 19, 2016}}</ref>
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|rowspan="2"|[[American Music Awards of 2016|American Music Awards]]
|rowspan="2"|[[American Music Awards of 2016|American Music Awards]]
|Video of the Year
|[[American Music Award for Favorite Music Video|Video of the Year]]
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
|rowspan="2"|<ref>{{cite web|title=AMAs 2016: See the Full List of Winners|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/events/amas/7581457/amas-2016-winners-list|website=Billboard|accessdate=21 November 2016}}</ref>
|rowspan="2"|<ref>{{cite magazine|title=AMAs 2016: See the Full List of Winners|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/events/amas/7581457/amas-2016-winners-list|magazine=Billboard|access-date=November 21, 2016}}</ref>
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|Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Song
|[[American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Song|Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Song]]
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
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|[[WatsUp TV]] Viewers Choice Award
|[[WatsUp TV]] Viewers Choice Award
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pulse.com.gh/music/wamva-2016-diamond-platnumz-shatta-wale-beyonce-win-big-see-full-list-of-winners-id5963000.html|title=WAMVA 2016: Diamond Platnumz, Shatta Wale, Beyonce win big; see full list of winners|first=David|last=Mawuli|publisher=|accessdate=13 May 2017}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pulse.com.gh/music/wamva-2016-diamond-platnumz-shatta-wale-beyonce-win-big-see-full-list-of-winners-id5963000.html|title=WAMVA 2016: Diamond Platnumz, Shatta Wale, Beyonce win big; see full list of winners|first=David|last=Mawuli|date=December 28, 2016|access-date=May 13, 2017}}</ref>
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|rowspan="12"|2017
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|[[Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance|Best Rap Performance]]
|[[Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance|Best Rap Performance]]
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7597556/grammys-nominees-complete-list-2017 | title=Here Is the Complete List of Nominees for the 2017 Grammys | work=Billboard | date=December 6, 2016 | accessdate=December 19, 2016}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite magazine | url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7597556/grammys-nominees-complete-list-2017 | title=Here Is the Complete List of Nominees for the 2017 Grammys | magazine=Billboard | date=December 6, 2016 | access-date=December 19, 2016}}</ref>
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|-
|rowspan=3|[[2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards|iHeartRadio Music Awards]]
|rowspan=3|[[2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards|iHeartRadio Music Awards]]
|Hip-Hop Song of the Year
|Hip-Hop Song of the Year
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
|rowspan=3|<ref>{{cite web|title=Here's The Complete List Of #iHeartAwards Winners {{!}} iHeartRadio Music Awards {{!}} iHeartRadio|url=http://news.iheart.com/features/iheartradio-music-awards-15/articles/15/490103/heres-the-complete-list-of-iheartradio-15616268/|website=iHeartRadio|accessdate=12 March 2017}}</ref>
|rowspan=3|<ref>{{cite web|title=Here's The Complete List Of #iHeartAwards Winners {{!}} iHeartRadio Music Awards {{!}} iHeartRadio|url=http://news.iheart.com/features/iheartradio-music-awards-15/articles/15/490103/heres-the-complete-list-of-iheartradio-15616268/|website=News.iheart.com|access-date=March 12, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170306212021/http://news.iheart.com/features/iheartradio-music-awards-15/articles/15/490103/heres-the-complete-list-of-iheartradio-15616268/|archive-date=March 6, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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|Hip-Hop Artist of the Year
|Hip-Hop Artist of the Year
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| rowspan="5"|[[2017 Billboard Music Awards|Billboard Music Awards]]
| rowspan="5"|[[2017 Billboard Music Awards|''Billboard'' Music Awards]]
| Top New Artist
| [[Billboard Music Award for Top New Artist|Top New Artist]]
| rowspan="3"|Himself
| rowspan="3"|Himself
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
| rowspan="5"|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bbma/7752631/billboard-music-awards-2017-nominations-full-list |title=Drake, The Chainsmokers Lead Nominees for the 2017 Billboard Music Awards |work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date=April 10, 2017 |accessdate=April 10, 2017}}</ref>
| rowspan="5"|<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bbma/7752631/billboard-music-awards-2017-nominations-full-list |title=Drake, The Chainsmokers Lead Nominees for the 2017 Billboard Music Awards |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date=April 10, 2017 |access-date=April 10, 2017}}</ref>
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| Top Streaming Songs Artist
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| Top Rap Artist
| [[Billboard Music Award for Top Rap Artist|Top Rap Artist]]
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
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| Top Streaming Song (Video)
| [[Billboard Music Award for Top Streaming Song (Video)|Top Streaming Song (Video)]]
| rowspan="2"|"Panda"
| rowspan="2"|"Panda"
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Latest revision as of 14:00, 13 December 2024

Not to be confused with Designer.
Desiigner
Desiigner in 2019
Desiigner in 2019
Background information
Birth nameSidney Royel Selby III
Also known as
  • Dezol
  • Designer Royel
Born (1997-05-03) May 3, 1997 (age 27)
Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
DiscographyDesiigner discography
Years active2015–present
Labels
Websitelifeofdesiigner.com

Sidney Royel Selby III (born May 3, 1997), better known by his stage name Desiigner, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is best known for his 2015 debut single "Panda", which topped the Billboard Hot 100. Shortly after the song gained viral status online, he signed with Kanye West's GOOD Music, an imprint of Def Jam Recordings. Without releasing a debut studio album, he parted ways with both labels in 2019.

In July 2016, he released the follow-up single "Tiimmy Turner", which peaked at number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100. Despite this, Desiigner is frequently described as a one-hit wonder.[1][2][3]

Early life

[edit]

Sidney Royel Selby III was born on May 3, 1997,[4] in Brooklyn, New York City.[5][6] He is of Afro-Barbadian and African American descent,[7] and is the grandson of blues musician Sidney "Guitar Crusher" Selby. He grew up in the Louis Armstrong housing projects in the Bedford–Stuyvesant neighborhood.[8] He began practicing vocals at school choir and church. At the age of 14, he embarked on his musical career.[9][10]

Career

[edit]

Desiigner embarked on his music career under his original nickname Dezolo,[11] before he began releasing his work under the alias of Designer Royel, especially with Royel (his middle name). His sister convinced him to drop the "Royel" part and then keep the "Designer" part as his new stage name, doubling the "I"'s. On December 3, 2015, under his new pseudonym, Desiigner released his debut track, called "Zombie Walk". The song was produced by The Shell God.[12] On December 15, 2015, Desiigner released another single, "Panda" on SoundCloud.[13] The song released on iTunes five days later, before being re-released as his commercial debut single in February 2016.[14] On February 11, 2016, Desiigner signed a recording contract with Kanye West's record label GOOD Music, an imprint of Def Jam Recordings.[15] In the same month, Desiigner appeared on two songs by West — "Pt. 2" (which features an interpolation of "Panda") and "Freestyle 4" — from his seventh album The Life of Pablo. The following month, Desiigner was enlisted to perform at the South by Southwest (SXSW) music festival in 2016.[16][17] In an interview with Billboard, Desiigner confirmed the release of his first upcoming mixtape, titled Trap History Month.[18]

On May 5, 2016, producer Mike Dean announced that he would be serving as the executive producer for Desiigner's upcoming debut studio album.[19] On May 24, Desiigner later announced that the title to his upcoming debut album would be called The Life of Desiigner.[20] In June 2016, XXL revealed their annual "Freshmen Class" for 2016, and Desiigner was included on the list with nine other new artists.[21] In June 2016, "Champions" was released as the lead single from the GOOD Music's ultimately shelved compilation album, Cruel Winter. Desiigner made a guest appearance on the song along with West, Gucci Mane, Big Sean, 2 Chainz, Travis Scott, Yo Gotti, and Quavo.[22] In the same month, Desiigner made his US television debut, when he performed his single, "Panda" at the 2016 BET Awards.[23] On June 26, 2016, Desiigner released his first full-length mixtape, titled New English on Tidal, following a live premiere of the mixtape on June 22.[24][25] In July 2016, American singer Demi Lovato brought out Desiigner at their concert in New York.[26] On July 21, 2016, Desiigner premiered his follow up single, "Tiimmy Turner", which was released as a single on iTunes the next day. The song peaked within the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100.[27] Desiigner appeared as a special guest on the Netflix series Bill Nye Saves the World. On November 7, 2017, it was reported that BTS would release a remix of their song "Mic Drop" featuring Desiigner and remixed by Steve Aoki. It was set to be released on November 17, 2017, but was postponed and released on November 24, 2017, instead.

Desiigner (right) in April 2018

On May 3, 2018, Desiigner announced on social media that his debut extended play (EP), L.O.D., would be released at midnight on May 4, 2018. Upon release, it peaked at number 161 on the Billboard 200 and became his second and final project on a major label.[28] The EP's namesake was utilized for his own label, LOD Records, through which he released his 2020 single, "Diva" independently.[29]

In a 2022 interview with VladTV, Desiigner explained why he left GOOD Music in 2019, saying he was "going through a little mental thing" including his father having been comatose, and had tried to contact Kanye and his other labelmates for guidance but didn't receive any.[30][31]

On the morning of November 1, 2022, Desiigner went to Instagram Live saying "I'm done rapping," after hearing the news of Migos rapper Takeoff's death from a shooting in Houston, Texas, that same morning.[32] However, he returned to doing so on November 26 when he released the song "My Brodie", accompanied with a music video.[33]

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On September 8, 2016, Desiigner and three other people were arrested in New York City, after a 911 caller claimed that he pulled a gun on them. Desiigner was later found in an SUV with four other people and the vehicle was searched. The police allegedly found oxycodone and guns, for which he and the other individuals received drug and weapon charges. They were all detained in custody.[34][35] On September 10, 2016, his felony gun charge was dropped by prosecutors.[36] He was cleared of the charges on September 12, 2016, when it was found that the pills were anabolic steroids belonging to his driver.[37]

In April 2023, Desiigner was charged with indecent exposure after allegedly being caught on a Delta Air Lines flight masturbating in front of flight attendants while travelling from Tokyo to Minneapolis, Minnesota. He later posted an apology on social media for the incident and claimed he would be checking himself into a facility for mental health treatment.[38][39][40]

Musical style

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Desiigner's musical style is influenced by Southern hip hop, namely trap music which originated in Atlanta, Georgia.[18] His rapping technique and vocals have been heavily compared to that of Atlanta-based rapper Future. When asked about the frequent comparisons, he told Complex: "God gave him a blessing, but he gave me a blessing too. I ain't gonna doubt the man's music. He makes beautiful music too. Music is made every day. Big ups to him, big ups to Future. I actually like Future's music. I like his music, you feel me. I'm not a hater or a critic on him, you know, I do me. God bless him, God bless me."[41]

Discography

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Main article: Desiigner discography

Mixtapes

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EPs

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  • L.O.D. (2018)
  • Diamonds Forever (2020)
  • 3 the Hard Way (2021)
  • Rebirth (2024)

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominee Result Ref.
2016 Teen Choice Awards Choice Music: R&B/Hip-Hop Song "Panda" Nominated [42]
MTV Video Music Awards Best New Artist Himself Nominated [43]
Best Hip Hop Video "Panda" Nominated
BET Hip Hop Awards Best Hip Hop Video Nominated [44]
People's Champ Award Nominated
Best New Hip Hop Artist Himself Nominated
MTV Video Music Awards Japan Best Hip Hop Video "Panda" Nominated [45]
American Music Awards Video of the Year Nominated [46]
Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Song Nominated
WatsUp TV Africa Music Video Awards WatsUp TV Viewers Choice Award Won [47]
2017 Grammy Awards Best Rap Performance Nominated [48]
iHeartRadio Music Awards Hip-Hop Song of the Year Nominated [49]
Hip-Hop Artist of the Year Himself Nominated
Best New Hip-Hop Artist Nominated
Billboard Music Awards Top New Artist Himself Nominated [50]
Top Streaming Songs Artist Nominated
Top Rap Artist Nominated
Top Streaming Song (Video) "Panda" Won
Top Rap Song Won

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