Rev Run’s Teen Son Daniel ‘Diggy’ Simmons Signs Record Deal With Atlantic Records
Written by Robert Douglas on March 23rd, 2010 in Business, People - U.S., Hip Hop, Music News, News.
Daniel ‘Diggy’ Simmons, the youngest son of the legendary Reverend Run of Run DMC fame, has just signed a deal with Atlantic Records just one day after his 15th birthday.
Just one day after his 15th birthday, Daniel ‘Diggy’ Simmons inked a deal with Atlantic Records after creating a buzz when he released his ‘The First Flight’ mixtape in December followed by the release of his ‘Stupid Flow’ video that was produced by PhilTheGod.
As previously mentioned, Diggy is the son of Reverend Run, who is 1/3 of the hall of fame group Run DMC. Diggy has taken his first steps in following his father’s footsteps by inking this deal with Atlantic.
With co-signs from Kanye West, Swizz Beats, Common, Lupe Fiasco and influenced by Drake, you can expect to hear Diggy all over the airwaves!
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March 23rd, 2010 at 9:04 pm
I heard the mixtape and he is very talented.The kid has alot of dreams his blog is amazing.But i also follow him on twitter and he works real hard to accomplish things on his own and he works really hard for his age.And he is definatly better than his older brother who also raps.Ohh and he isnt the youngest Russy is lol
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:36 pm
Diggy isn’t the youngest son. Russy is the youngest song. Diggy is 2 years older than him