DDG Says He's Quitting Youtube To Focus On Music (Video)

The finish of an period? DDG has shared that he’ll not create YouTube movies and plans to deal with his rap profession.

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How The Rapper’s Decision Came About

Earlier this week, DDG took to Twitter to pose a query to his followers.

“youtube or music? i can’t do both no more”

Although commenters gave the impression to be 50/50 on the choice — DDG confirmed in his newest YouTube video that it might be his final. Additionally, the 25-year-old creator with 3.24 million subscribers wiped his complete channel clear of previous vlogs and video content material.

More Details Regarding DDG’s “Last YouTube Video”

“I was doing Youtube to eat. I was doing Youtube to pay my bills and make money… if you told me right now you wouldn’t make a dollar off rapping, I would still do it. I don’t want no plan B.”

The 25-year-old’s resolution comes on the heels of his newest single, ‘Famous,” which had some folks criticizing his lyrics after he opened up about his insecurities in his relationship with Halle Bailey.

“I been so insecure that I be thinkin’ you really be f*****g n****s you in movies with// But on the internet, I just be coolin’ it, but in my head, a n***a really losin’ it// Gotta be payin’ good ’cause you keep doin’ it, I might just tweet somethin’ just to ruin it// I got a platform, I’m abusin’ it// It’s a couple things about your job I wanna know // When you shoot your movie, do these n****s turn you on? // When you leave the set, do y’all still text each other phone? // Just because they filmin’ it, it don’t mean that it ain’t wrong.”

Many had been appalled on the rapper’s lyrics and urged that Bailey break up with him. Additionally, many social media customers responded by calling DDG a “failed rapper.” However, the 25-year-old reportedly addressed the criticism and defined that the tune is only for “entertainment.”

The Rapper Addresses His Previous “Twitter Antics”

DDG isn’t any stranger to clapping again on Twitter. Earlier this 12 months, the rapper reportedly discovered himself concerned in a feud with content material creator Solluminati. Solluminati fired photographs at DDG, claiming his identify stood for “Doo Doo Garbage.”

In every social media incident, DDG’s rap profession seems to be the punchline. However, his current pivot might be an effort to show the naysayers flawed.

Earlier this week, the 25-year-old addressed his previous conduct, which can additionally level to some upcoming adjustments.

“Looking back on my Twitter antics and rants these pass few months ngl I was trippin”

Despite DDG’s present success, he has admitted that quitting youtube is a major danger and will finish his relevancy. Last 12 months, he ignited a heated Twitter debate when he mentioned YouTubers/streamers earn more money than rappers.