DC Young Fly also known as John Whitfield is an American actor, rapper and internet star. He gained notoriety for his roles in the sketch comedy series “Wild ‘n Out” on MTV. In addition, he is well-known for co-hosting the network programme “TRL.” DC Young Fly’s sense of comedy is well-known. His abilities have enabled him to amass a sizable fan base across numerous social media networks. DC Young Fly is an American comedian, actor, host, rapper, singer-songwriter, and internet personality.
Who Is DC Young Fly?
DC Young Fly was born on 2nd May, 1992 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. He attended Benjamin E. Mays High School. His brother was a hip hop artist who went by the stage name Da Crew. DC Young Fly received a tattoo on his forehead in memory of his late brother after he was killed in 2011. He is the youngest son of Betty Whitfield and Solomon Whitfield. Fly has seven siblings, including Richie Whitfield. He has included his mother in a couple of his YouTube videos.
DC Young Fly wasn’t just another typical student. He was a class clown who was constantly getting into trouble. Because of his intense passion for DC Comics, which he reads frequently especially on his urinal trips, he was given the moniker DC Young Fly. The American actor/rapper was well-known for his Vine videos and possessed over 800k Vine followers.
DC Young Fly’s Career
DC Young Fly had many appearances in the comedy series “Wild ‘N Out.” He debuted in a motion picture in 2016 as “Eric” in the picture “Almost Christmas,” which co-starred Gabrielle Union, Danny Glover, Omar Epps, and Kimberly Elise. He worked on the film “My Cousin’s Ghetto Wedding” in the same year. Then, DC Young Fly starred in the lead part of #digitallivesmatter, directed by Terri J. Vaughn. He was soon featured in the popular miniseries “The New Edition Story.” He is currently one of the hosts of MTV’s hit programme “TRL,” which is making a comeback.
DC Young Fly has a respectable YouTube career as well. Featuring comedy videos, music videos, roast sessions, live videos, and much more, his self-titled channel boasts over 296k subscribers. This channel was established in 2014 and has amassed over 19 million views so far. The video on his channel when he makes fun of Michael Blackson is the most watched.
DC Young Fly’s Personal Life
DC Young is married and has three kids. Ms. Jacky Oh was his spouse. Since 2015, the pair have been together. During his debut season on the comedy series Wild ‘n Out, they got together in a hotel lobby.
DC Young and Jacky Oh have been dating for eight years, although they were not legally married. They are parents to three children and reside in Los Angeles, California. Their second kid, Nala, was born on August 7, 2020, and their first, Nova, was born in October 2016. And they brought Prince Nehemia into the world in 2022. The wife of DC Young Fly was biracial.
Her mother is white, while her father is black. She was born in Oakland. She does, however, share the Brazilian and African-American ethnicities due to her Brazilian origin. In addition, Ms. Jacky worked as a model, actress, and television personality. Her most well-known appearance was on the MTV series Wild’ N Out. On May 31, 2023 Jacky Oh died at age 33 from cosmetic surgery complications.
DC Young Fly’s Net Worth
The celebrity began his career in 2011 by posting videos to social media. He has since earned money via ticket sales, merchandise, online streaming, and salary. He is projected to have a $2 million net worth.
