DD Osama is an American rapper from Harlem, New York, best known for the viral drill songs “Dead Opps” and “E.4.N.”
He began releasing music in 2021 with his brother Notti Osama and later signed with Alamo Records.
Who is DD Osama?
David Reyes is the real name of DD Osama, is a rapper and songwriter from Harlem. He works in hip hop, trap, and drill, and he records for Alamo Records.
He has been active as a recording artist since 2021.
His rise began in 2022, after the death of his younger brother, Notti Osama. Soon after, their song “Dead Opps” spread online and made DD Osama a name in New York drill.
His debut mixtape, Here 2 Stay, arrived on May 12, 2023.
Since then, he has released a second mixtape and toured the United States. Co-signs from Drake, Polo G, and Lil Durk followed.
Early Life of DD Osama
DD Osama was born in Harlem, New York City, and spent his early years there. During his childhood, his family moved to Yonkers, New York.
He grew up in a large household of Dominican descent.
His older brother JStar Balla is a drill artist, and his brother JayKlickin also raps. He also has a sister named Melz.
His younger brother, Ethan Reyes, known as Notti Osama, was born on January 17, 2008.
Notti started making music in 2021, which pushed DD Osama to take an interest in rapping too. That year, the two released their first song, “Aftermath,” with rapper Blockwork.
Ethan died on July 9, 2022, at age 14.
DD Osama Age / Birthday
DD Osama is 19 years old as of 2026, born on November 29, 2006. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius, a sign often linked with curiosity and a love of travel.
DD Osama Ethnicity / Religion / Nationality
DD Osama is American, born and raised in New York. His family has Dominican roots. He grew up in a large household where his older brothers also pursued rap music.
His religious belief is not revealed.
DD Osama Height and Weight
DD Osama stands at 5 feet 5 inches, which is equal to 165cm or 1.65m, while his weight is around 50 kg or 110 lbs.
He has black hair and black eyes.
DD Osama Musical Style and Influences
DD Osama raps in a gritty, distorted voice over heavy drill production. His tracks often feature hard-hitting lyrics and explosive ad-libs.
He also records slower, melodic songs about grief.
Tributes to his brother, including “Without You” and “Letter 2 Notti,” show that softer side. In 2023, “Upnow” with Coi Leray added a lighter, romantic tone.
He has named Polo G’s The Goat and Lil Durk’s 7220 among his favorite albums.
He has said he does not want to be labeled only a drill rapper. Instead, he switches his flow from song to song and prefers making emotional records.
Lil Durk has acted as a mentor, offering him advice on the road.
DD Osama Career
Early Career (2021-2022)
DD Osama released his first song, “Aftermath,” in 2021 with his brother Notti Osama and rapper Blockwork. Recognition began to build around June 2022.
Then, in July 2022, Notti died. Later that month, the video for their song “Dead Opps” went viral and carried DD Osama into the spotlight.
He has said he thought about quitting music after the loss, but he chose to keep going in honor of Notti. The song “E.4.N,” short for Everything for Notti, followed.
The “Dead Opps” video had reached 20 million YouTube views by November 2023.
Breakthrough Mixtape (2022-2023)
In 2022, DD Osama signed with Alamo Records and released “40s N 9s” with his childhood friend Sugarhill Ddot. The song samples Ne-Yo’s 2005 hit “So Sick.”
That same year, Drake featured him in the NOCTA x Nike holiday campaign. In December, he and Lil Mabu released the single “Throw” with a music video.
He teamed up with Coi Leray on “Upnow” in February 2023.
On May 12, 2023, he released his debut mixtape, Here 2 Stay, through Alamo and SME. The 14-track project includes guest spots from Rylo Rodriguez, 2rare, Sugarhill Ddot, HoodStarDotty, and Lil Zay Osama.
Soon after, he released “Let’s Do It” in two versions, one with NLE Choppa and one with DeePlay4Keeps.
Recent Work (2024-Present)
On October 16, 2024, DD Osama released the mixtape Before The Album through Alamo and SME.
On October 24, he performed at Hoops Fest to celebrate the opening of John Glaser Arena at La Salle University in Philadelphia.
Early in 2025, he released the singles “BLRRD BLRRD” and “Pelle.” Together, they had drawn nearly 2 million YouTube views by the time his tour was announced.
In 2026, he released the single “Superstars,” featuring Hurricane Wisdom.
DD Osama Discography
DD Osama built his catalog on viral singles and two mixtapes. Both mixtapes came out through Alamo and SME.
Here 2 Stay was his first full project.
| Year | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Aftermath | First song, with Notti Osama and Blockwork |
| 2022 | Dead Opps | Viral song with Notti Osama |
| 2022 | E.4.N | Tribute song, short for Everything for Notti |
| 2022 | 40s N 9s | Single with Sugarhill Ddot |
| 2022 | Throw | Single with Lil Mabu |
| 2023 | Upnow | Single with Coi Leray |
| 2023 | Here 2 Stay | Debut mixtape, released May 12 |
| 2024 | Before The Album | Mixtape, released October 16 |
His tribute song “Letter 2 Notti” and his single “Who Am I” have each drawn millions of streams. He also released the single “YEH” in 2024.
His song “Be Alright” from Here 2 Stay got its own official video.
DD Osama Tours and Concerts
In 2023, DD Osama joined Lil Durk on the Sorry for the Drought tour, which also featured Kodak Black and NLE Choppa. Live Nation announced the tour in May 2023.
He performed at Hoops Fest at La Salle University on October 24, 2024.
In May 2025, he joined Sugarhill Ddot and STAR BANDZ for the New Wave Tour. Live Nation Urban promoted the 14-date run, which began May 4 in Phoenix.
The tour ended May 28 at The Foundry at The Fillmore Philadelphia.
Stops included The Echo in Los Angeles, Avondale Music Hall in Chicago, and The Gramercy Theatre in New York. A sold-out show at Avondale Music Hall ranks among his most successful outings.
Presale tickets on NewWaveTour.com opened March 26, 2025.
DD Osama Net Worth
DD Osama has an estimated net worth is around $500k as of 2026. His income comes mainly from music releases, live shows, and campaign work.
He signed with Alamo Records in 2022.
Both of his mixtapes came out through Alamo and SME. Meanwhile, his 2025 New Wave Tour ran for 14 dates across the United States.
Drake featured him in the NOCTA x Nike holiday campaign in 2022.
He later modeled for the NOCTA x Nike Street Uniform collection. His live shows have also sold out in cities from Atlanta to Los Angeles.
He sold out shows in his hometown before the release of Here 2 Stay in 2023.
DD Osama Girlfriend / Wife
DD Osama keeps his personal life private from the public eye. He has not shared any details about his girlfriend or partner.
Currently, Osama is focused on his music career.
DD Osama Social Media
DD Osama is active on Instagram under @ddosama. He also shares his music on SoundCloud.
His official site is ddosamaworld.com.
His music videos stream on YouTube, including “Dead Opps” and “Throw.”
He released the video for “Be Alright” on the same day as Here 2 Stay.
Conclusion
DD Osama turned the loss of his brother Notti into a music career that now includes two mixtapes, a deal with Alamo Records, and national tours.
The Harlem rapper released “Superstars” in 2026 and has kept putting out new music since his 2021 debut.