Famous Dex
A Chicago drill pioneer whose hyper-energetic flow and viral hits like 'Pick It Up' defined a rowdy, celebratory corner of hip-hop in the late 2010s.
Born 1993 (age 33)·American rapper·Birthday: September 6·Millennials
Biography
Famous Dex, born Dexter Gore on the South Side of Chicago, channeled the city's drill energy into a uniquely chaotic and party-starting style. His rise was inextricably linked to the internet era, with tracks like 'Drip from My Walk' and 'Hit Em Wit It' gaining traction on platforms like SoundCloud and WorldStarHipHop. His music, produced often by collaborators like DexLvL, was less about street narrative and more about unfiltered, adrenaline-fueled expression. The 2018 single 'Pick It Up' with A$AP Rocky became a platinum-certified crossover smash, its simple, chanted hook soundtracking countless viral videos. While his career has been marked by personal challenges, his influence is cemented in the way he fused drill's rawness with a playful, meme-ready sensibility that captured a moment.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Famous was born in 1993, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Famous Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Famous's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- His debut studio album 'Dex Meets Dexter' (2018) peaked at number 12 on the Billboard 200 chart.
- The single 'Pick It Up' featuring A$AP Rocky achieved platinum certification from the RIAA.
- Co-founded the collective and label '300 Entertainment' with fellow Chicago rapper Rich the Kid.
- His track 'Japan' reached number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming a major streaming hit.
Did You Know?
He is known for his distinctive ad-libs, including 'Dexter!' and 'Yeah, yeah!'
He has a large tattoo of the cartoon character Dexter from 'Dexter's Laboratory' on his leg.
He was briefly signed to Rich the Kid's label 'Rich Forever Music'.
He has collaborated with artists across genres, including Diplo and Fall Out Boy.
“Jumpman, Jumpman, Jumpman, them boys up to something.”
