Famous Dex

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Famous Dex
File:Famous Dex 2018.png
Famous Dex in 2018
Background information
Birth name Dexter Tiewon Gore Jr.[1]
Also known as
  • Dexter
  • Dex
  • Black Migo Dex
  • Slutty Boy Dex[2]
Born (1993-09-06) September 6, 1993 (age 30)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active 2012–present
Labels
Atlantic
Associated acts
Website Official website

Dexter Tiewon Gore Jr. (born September 6, 1993), better known by his stage name Famous Dex, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. His 2018 debut album Dex Meets Dexter peaked at number 12 on the Billboard 200, and its singles "Pick It Up" and "Japan" peaked at number 54 and 28 respectively on the Billboard Hot 100.[3]

Early life

Dexter Tiewon Gore Jr. was born on September 6, 1993 in Chicago, Illinois and was raised on the South Side of the city.[4][5] He decided to pursue music after the death of his mother in September 2014.[6] In 2016, he got a pink ribbon tattooed to his face to commemorate his mother after she died of breast cancer.[7]

Career

2015–2016: Early mixtapes and signing to Rich the Kid's label

In 2015, he self-released his first mixtape, Never Seen It Coming.[8] Later in 2015, he released his second mixtape Dexter's Laboratory.[9]

In early 2016, Gore released his third and fourth mixtapes, Drippy[10] and #OhhMannGoddDamn.[11][12]

In March 2016, Gore announced that he was officially signed to Rich the Kid's label, Rich Forever Music.[13][14] Shortly thereafter, Gore and Rich released their collaborative effort, Rich Forever.[15] This was followed by three sequels, with the third exclusively featuring Rich Forever newcomer New York rapper Jay Critch. In October 2016, Gore was featured in the Soulja Boy music video, "Draco".[16]

2017–2018: Dex Meets Dexter

In March 2017, Gore announced the title of his debut album, Dex Meets Dexter. The album was released on April 6, 2018.[17]

In October 2017, he released "Pick It Up" featuring ASAP Rocky as the first single from the album, which peaked at number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming his first song to chart.[18] The album's second single "Japan" was released on March 16, 2018.[19] On March 30, 2018, he released the single "Light" featuring Drax Project.[20]

The single "Nervous" which features Lil Baby, Jay Critch, and Rich The Kid was released on September 21, 2018.[21]

2019–present: Dexter 2031 EP and Diana

On May 8, 2019, the single "Fully Loaded" was released which featured Lil Gotit.[22] A music video was released later on May 27, 2019.[23] Gore appeared on the Rich Forever Music compilation album, Rich Forever 4, which was released on August 2, 2019 and featured new artists signed to the label.[24]

On November 1, 2019, Gore suffered a epileptic seizure during a performance at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California. A representative later confirmed he was recovering.[25]

On December 31, 2019, Gore released the EP, Dexter 2031, on Soundcloud.[26] The single "What I Like" which features Tyga and Rich the Kid was released on April 3, 2020.[27][28] On July 23, he released the single "Couped Out" with Fivio Foreign.[29] In August 2020, he released the single "Hold On".[30] On October 9, he released the album Diana.[31] On December 31, 2019, Gore released the EP, Dexter 2031, on Soundcloud.[32] The single "What I Like" which features Tyga and Rich the Kid was released on April 3, 2020.[33][34] On July 23, he released the single "Couped Out" with Fivio Foreign.[35] In August 2020, he released the single "Hold On".[36] On October 9, he released the album Diana.[37]

Rich the Kid announced in January 2021 that Gore was in a rehabilitation clinic.[38]

Controversies

Shocktoberfest controversy

In 2018, prior to the University of California, Irvine's Shocktoberfest music event, the university's Student Services was criticized for allowing Gore to perform at the event after a security video from two years prior emerged showing Gore chasing his girlfriend down a hallway and then hitting her several times.[39] Gore was permitted to perform despite the domestic abuse revelations, and while doing so jumped into the crowded audience causing safety barriers to be knocked over by a rush of audience members. The event was shut down as a result. While leaving the event, it was alleged someone in Gore's vehicle pointed a gun at students. According to the university's official campus newspaper, "Gore bragged online about shutting down the event saying, 'I just shut the show down. And it was all positive vibes.'"[40]

Social network

On December 22, 2018, Gore uploaded a video post to his Instagram page in which he made racially charged jokes at the expense of an elderly Indian American Hindu cashier at a gas station he was frequenting with a friend.[41] During the video, he remarks "Witcho' lil", referring to the man's tilaka on his forehead. He then adds "That's a mark of Buddha in between yo' face?", laughing along with his friend.[42]

Drug Overdose on Live Stream

On December 19, 2020, Famous Dex overdosed while streaming live via social media. Famous Dex has openly admitted to his addiction to opiates and cocaine, among other illicit and scheduled narcotics. Famous Dex admitted that he has been "struggling with drug addiction for a good portion of his career." The overdose stream video went viral. Shortly thereafter, Famous Dex checked into a rehabilitation facility for substance abuse. Many have described the overdose video has "disturbing." It is unconfirmed whether or whether not Famous Dex has remained sober subsequent to attending an in-patient rehabilitation facility.[43]

Discography

Famous Dex discography
Studio albums 2
Singles 11
Mixtapes 9
EPs 6

Studio albums

Title Details Peak chart positions Certifications
US
[44]
Dex Meets Dexter[17] 12
Diana —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Extended plays

Title Details
Jugg & Finesse
(with Ghetty)
  • Released: December 9, 2015
  • Label: Self released
  • Format: Digital Download
When Polo Met Dexter
(with Polo Boy Shawty)
  • Released: February 10, 2018
  • Label: 916% ENTERTAINMENT, Rich Forever Music
  • Format: Digital Download
Ballin Season
(with Ghetty)
  • Released: August 26, 2018
  • Label: Vision Driven Murphy Inc., Rich Forever Music
  • Format: Digital Download
Weird Vs. Crazy
  • Released: August 19, 2019
  • Hosted by DJ Shon
  • Label: Rich Forever Music
  • Format: Digital Download
Dexter 2031
Snotty Nose Dexter
(with Chris King)
  • Released: December 4, 2020
  • Label: Snotty Nose Records, Rich Forever Music
  • Format: Digital Download

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with details
Title Details
Never Seen It Coming
  • Released: June 12, 2015
  • Hosted by DJ Amaris
  • Label: DDB
  • Format: Download
Dexter's Laboratory
  • Released: October 3, 2015
  • Hosted by DJ Shon
  • Label: DDB
  • Format: Download
Drippy
  • Released: January 1, 2016
  • Hosted by DJ Shon
  • Label: DDB
  • Format: Download
#OhhMannGoddDamn
  • Released: March 12, 2016
  • Label: DDB, Rich Forever Music
  • Format: Download
Heartbreak Kid
  • Released: June 12, 2016
  • Label: DDB, Rich Forever Music
  • Format: Download
Dexter: The Robot
  • Released: September 16, 2016
  • Label: DDB, Rich Forever Music
  • Format: Download
Different
  • Released: October 31, 2016
  • Hosted by DJ Shon
  • Label: DDB, Rich Forever Music
  • Format: Download
Read About It
  • Released: December 25, 2017
  • Hosted by DJ Shon
  • Label: Rich Forever Music
  • Format: Download
Where's Dexter
  • Released: June 14, 2020
  • Label: Rich Forever Music
  • Format: Digital Download

Collaborative mixtapes

List of collaborative mixtapes with details
Title Mixtape details Peak chart positions
US US
R&B/HH
Rich Forever Music
(with Rich Forever Music)
  • Released: April 4, 2016
  • Label: Rich Forever Music, Quality Control Music
  • Format: Download
 — —
Rich Forever 2
(with Rich Forever Music)
  • Released: July 4, 2016[48]
  • Label: Rich Forever Music, 300 Entertainment, Quality Control Music
  • Format: Download
 — —
The Rich Forever Way
(with Rich Forever Music)
  • Released: March 17, 2017[49]
  • Label: Rich Forever Music
  • Format: Download
 — —
Rich Forever 3
(with Rich Forever Music)
  • Released: June 16, 2017
  • Label: Rich Forever Music, 300 Entertainment
  • Format: Download
 93 42
Rich Forever 4
(with Rich Forever Music)
  • Released: August 2, 2019[50]
  • Label: Rich Forever Music, 300 Entertainment
  • Format: Download, streaming
 170 —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Project
US
[51]		 US
R&B/HH
[52]		 CAN
[53]
"2 Times"[54] 2015 — — — Dexter's Laboratory
"Drip from My Walk"[55] — — — Drippy
"Pick It Up"[3]
(featuring A$AP Rocky)		 2017 54 26 60 Dex Meets Dexter
"In the Bank"
(featuring YoungBoy Never Broke Again)		 2018 — — — Non-album single
"Japan"[19] 28 18 40 Dex Meets Dexter
"Light"
(featuring Drax Project)[56]		 — — —
"Nervous"
(featuring Lil Baby, Rich The Kid & Jay Critch)		 — — — Non-album singles
"Fully Loaded"[57]
(featuring Lil Gotit)		 2019 — — —
"Proofread"
(featuring Wiz Khalifa)		 — — — Diana
"What I Like"
(featuring Tyga & Rich The Kid)		 2020 — — —
"Couped Out"
(featuring Fivio Foreign)		 — — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Project
"Rari" 2016 Carnage, Lil Yachty, Ugly God N/A
"Honor Roll" DJ Twin, Lil Yachty, Sean Kingston Day 1 EP
"New Wave" Rich The Kid Keep Flexin
"Straight Up" Rich The Kid, Playboi Carti
"Real Deal" Rich The Kid, Migos Trap Talk
"Coach Cartier" 2017 ASAP Ferg Still Striving
"Mattress" (Remix) ASAP Ferg, ASAP Rocky, Playboi Carti, Rich the Kid
"DiegoDexterDuke" Diego Money, YSL Duke Diego & Friends
"Hop Out" Diego Money
"New Rage" Diego Money, Xavier Wulf, Warhol.SS
"Made In China" Higher Brothers Black Cab
"Pull Up" Jay Critch N/A
"Digital" Lil Tracy XOXO
"Gotcho Bitch" Lil Wop Wake-N-Bake
"Cautious" Rocket Da Goon, Maxo Kream Pluto Talk
"Blade of Woe" Trippie Redd A Love Letter to You
"White" Rico Nasty Sugar Trap 2
"Things I Brought" UnoTheActivist Live.Shyne.Die
"Zeta Zero 0.5" 6IX9INE, Dalyb, Schlosser N/A
"Like a Glock" Lil Tracy Tracy's Manga
"ILYSM" 2018 Robb Banks Molly World
"Eater" 2019 Jay Critch Talk Money Tape 2
"Do It" Warhol.SS M.I.A (EP)
"Fuck This Place Up"[58] 2020 Hayes, Wiktoria N/A

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