Biography / Wiki
In 2014 with his mixtape ‘Black Rose’, American rapper David Brewster, Jr., also known by his stage name Dave East came to attention and is now known as one of the prominent rappers. with the mixtape ‘Change of Plans,’ he began his music career in 2010 and continued to release mixtapes, such as ‘No Regrets’ and ‘Insomnia’.
He resorted to selling drugs while struggling with his career and even went to prison for a while. After he focused single-mindedly on his musical career, he released over half a dozen successful mixtapes and several singles.
His 2018 mixtape ‘Paranoia 2’ is his most recent work. On the US Billboard 200, it peaked at 61st position. He has over 1.7 million followers on Instagram alone as he is popular on social media.
Height / Weight / Age
Born on the 3rd of June 1988. He has a towering height of 6 feet 4 inches and his weight is 80 kg approximately.
Dave appears to be slim and his body figure measurements are 40-30-35 with his biceps measuring 15 inches. Known for his trendy look he has black colored eyes and black colored hair as well.
Date Of Birth | June 3, 1988 |
Age | 36 Years |
Height | In Centimetres – 195 cm
In Feet and Inches – 6′ 4″ |
Weight | In Kilograms – 80 Kg
In Pounds – 176 lbs |
Body Measurements | 40-30-35 |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Shoe Size | 11.5 (US) |
Net Worth
Starting as a struggling rapper Dave East developed his skills and has become one of the topmost rappers and a songwriter.
Dave, after getting established as a rapper, is earning $72,000 to $85,000 US dollars every month and the total net worth estimated for Dave is $5 million US dollars as of now.
Education / Family
David Lawrence Brewster Jr. was born and raised in Harlem, New York, United States of America. He has not shared his personal details and the details about his parents or siblings are not known.
Dave East studied at Springbrook High School and later attended the University of Richmond and Towson University.
Name |
David Lawrence Brewster Jr. |
Nickname | Dave East |
Birth Place | Harlem, New York (United States) |
Profession | Rapper, Songwriter & Actor |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
School | Springbrook High School |
College | University of Richmond, Towson University |
Religion | Muslim |
Nationality | American |
Home Town | Harlem, New York (United States) |
Debut | Studio album – Survival (November 8, 2019) |
Fathers Name | Name Not Known |
Mothers Name | Name Not Known |
Brothers | Not Known |
Sister | Not Known |
Career / Fashion And Style
‘Change of Plans’, Dave East’s first mixtape was released in 2010 which earned him some attention but wasn’t a huge success. He continued to release more mixtapes such as ‘American Greed’, ‘Don’t Sleep’, ‘No Regrets’ and ‘Insomnia’. He struggled financially and took to selling drugs for a while as his works weren’t gaining much popularity.
When his music was heard by Nas, his favorite rapper, his life reached a turning point in 2014. Nas signed him to his Mass Appeal Records and then Dave released the mixtape ‘Black Rose’ in 2014, and in 2015 he released ‘Hate Me Now’.
After his next mixtape ‘Kairi Chanel’ reached the 38th position on the US Billboard 200, he received initial fame. In 2017, his EP ‘Paranoia: A True Story’ was released and in 2018 he released his EP ‘Paranoia 2’ which stood at the 61st position on the US Billboard 200.
Girlfriends, Affairs, Wife and More
Talking about his dating life, he has been in a relationship multiple times and with his girlfriend Millie Colon, he has a daughter Kairi.
Girlfriend | Millie Colon,
Christina Milian (2017), Kehlani (2017-2018) |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Wife | None |
Children | Daughter – Kairi (with Millie Colon) |
Favorite Things
Here we provide you the list of Dave East’s favorite things.
Favorite Actors | Tom Cruise |
Favorite Actress | Emma Watson |
Favorite Colour | White, Black & Blue |
Favorite Holiday Destinations | New Zealand |
Favorite Food | Fried Rice & Cake |
Favorite Things To Do | Watching Films & Partying with friends, Writing songs |
Some Interesting Facts About Dave East
- He spent 6 months in prison in Baltimore around the years 2009 and 2010.
- In the “2016 XXL Freshman Class” list, he was included by XXL.
- He has worked at the McDonald’s for a week, at Equinox gym for 2 weeks.
- Dave has also worked at his father’s shop in the past.
- The Notorious B.I.G., Raekwon, DMX, Tupac, Snoop, Styles P, Jadakiss, Cameron, Big Pun, Nas are some of the artists that have influenced him in his music.
- Alongside Ty Lawson and Kevin Durant, Dave played for the Amateur Athletic Union during his college days.
- In the neighborhood of Harlem and Queens Bridge, he has spent most of his childhood while growing up.
- He is quite active on social media and has a huge fan following.
- Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube are the social media platforms he uses to showcase his talent, lifestyle, and connect with fans.
- He has launched ‘www.daveeastmusic.com’, which is his official website.