DRAM (rapper)
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DRAM in 2016
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| Birth name | Shelley Marshaun Massenburg-Smith |
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August 3, 1988 Germany |
| Origin | Hampton, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2014–present |
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| Website | bigbabydram |
Shelley Marshaun Massenburg-Smith (born August 3, 1988), better known by his stage name DRAM (an acronym for Does Real Ass Music, previously DRAMA j), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and actor from Hampton, Virginia. He is signed to Atlantic Records and Empire Distribution. His debut single was "Cha Cha", followed by his breakout single "Broccoli", featuring Lil Yachty, which peaked at number five on the US Billboard Hot 100. In October 2016, he released his debut studio album, Big Baby DRAM.
DRAM was born in Landstuhl, Germany and raised in Hampton, Virginia. His mother was in the military.
In March 2015, DRAM released his debut EP, #1Epic through Atlantic Records and Empire Distribution. The EP included the single "Cha Cha", which peaked at number one on the Bubbling Under Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart. In October 2015, his debut mixtape, Gahdamn! was released.
In April 2016, DRAM released his hit single "Broccoli" featuring rapper Lil Yachty. The song gained international success and peaked at number five on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming his first top five song in the country. In October 2016, he appeared on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, performing "Blessings (Reprise)" with Chance the Rapper, Ty Dolla Sign, Anthony Hamilton and Raury. His debut studio album, Big Baby DRAM, was released on October 21, 2016. The album received many positive reviews.
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