DDG and Omarion are two popular names in the music industry, but are they related? This is a question that many fans have been wondering, especially after DDG posted a video on his YouTube channel titled “OMARION IS MY COUSIN!!!” in 2019. In this article, we will explore the facts and the rumors about their possible family connection.
Who is DDG?
DDG, also known as PontiacMadeDDG, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, actor and YouTuber. He was born Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr. on October 10, 1997, in Pontiac, Michigan. He started making videos in 2014, and gained popularity for his gaming, vlogs, pranks and music content. He dropped out of college in 2016 to pursue his YouTube and music career full-time. He has over 10 million subscribers across his four YouTube channels.
DDG is also a successful musician, who signed to Epic Records in 2018 and later founded his own record label, Zooted Music, in 2020. His hit single “Moonwalking in Calabasas” (featuring Blueface) has over 200 million streams and is certified double platinum by the RIAA. He has also collaborated with artists like NBA Youngboy, Gunna, NLE Choppa and more. He released his debut album, Die 4 Respect, in 2021.
Who is Omarion?
Omarion, whose real name is Omari Ishmael Grandberry, is an American R&B singer, songwriter, actor and dancer. He was born on November 12, 1984, in Inglewood, California. He rose to fame as the lead singer of the boy band B2K, which had hits like “Gots ta Be”, “Uh Huh”, “Girlfriend” and “Bump, Bump, Bump”. The group disbanded in 2004, and Omarion embarked on a solo career.
Omarion has released six solo albums, including O (2005), which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and received a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary R&B Album. His other singles include “Let Me Hold You” (with Bow Wow), “Ice Box”, “Post to Be” (with Chris Brown and Jhené Aiko) and more. He has also appeared in movies like You Got Served, Fat Albert, Somebody Help Me and The Proud Family Movie. He is currently a judge on the reality show The Masked Singer.
Are They Related?
According to DDG’s video, he claimed that Omarion is his cousin through his father’s side. He said that his father and Omarion’s father are brothers, and that they have the same last name: Grandberry. He also showed a picture of him and Omarion together at a family reunion when they were younger.
However, there is no official confirmation or evidence that DDG and Omarion are actually related. Omarion has not publicly acknowledged DDG as his cousin or commented on the video. Some fans have speculated that DDG was joking or trolling with his video, or that they are distant relatives or share a common ancestor.
According to Wikipedia, Omarion’s father is Trent Grandberry and DDG’s father is Darryl Dwayne Grandberry Sr., but their relationship is not specified. Omarion also has a younger brother named O’Ryan, who is also a singer, while DDG has two sisters named Tiarra and Queen. Omarion has two children with his ex-girlfriend Apryl Jones: Megaa Omari Grandberry and A’mei Kazuko Grandberry. DDG does not have any children but is currently dating singer Halle Bailey.
Conclusion
In conclusion, there is no definitive answer to whether DDG and Omarion are related or not. They may be cousins as DDG claimed in his video, or they may be unrelated or distantly related. Until either of them confirms or denies their family connection, it remains a mystery for the fans.
