Smoke DZA Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft 1 in |
Weight | 83 kg |
Date of Birth | February 8, 1984 |
Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Smoke DZA is an American rapper known for his popular singles like On the Corner, Butta Rice, and Pow Wow. He has collaborated with popular artists for his singles and has done endorsement work for various brands. He has a self-titled YouTube channel with more than 10k subscribers. Smoke DZA has a huge social media fan base with more than 200k followers on Instagram, more than 200k followers on Twitter, and more than 300k followers on Facebook.
Born Name
Sean Pompey
Nick Name
Smoke DZA, George Kush
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Born Place
Harlem, New York City, New York, United States
Residence
Harlem, New York City, New York, United States
Nationality
Education
Smoke DZA left high school to pursue his career in music.
Occupation
Rapper
Manager
Smoke DZA is managed by –
- Jeff Epstein, Talent Agent, Universal Attractions Agency, New York City, New York, United States.
- Saint Louis & Steve-O Brown, Managers, GFCNY, New York, United States.
- Evanka Williamson, Press Contact, GFCNY, New York, United States.
- Lee Anderson and De’Mont Callender, USA & Canada Booking Agents, Paradigm Talent Agency, Los Angeles, California, United States.
Genre
Hip-hop
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
- Babygrande Records
- Cinematic
- High Times Records
- Jet Life Recordings
- RFC Music Group
- iHipHop Distribution
- Fontana
Build
Large
Height
6 ft 1 in or 185.5 cm
Weight
83 kg or 183 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
Black
He is of Guyanese descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Heavy stubble beard
- Often wears a beanie
- Wears a gold chain with a large pendant
Brand Endorsements
Smoke DZA has done endorsement work for brands like –
- Community 54
- Sa Wakas Musical
- Dom Perignon
- Ezra Wine
- Ewing Athletics
Best Known For
- His passionate use of language while rapping. His lyrics often retraces back to his teenage days in Harlem. He has released numerous albums since 2011, including several mix-tapes and singles.
- Having collaborated with artists like Curren$y, Sean Price, Action Bronson, Schoolboy Q, ASAP Twelvyy, and Domo Genesis.
- Smoking and promoting weed, terming it as his choice of lifestyle.
First Album
On August 30, 2011, Smoke DZA’s debut album Rolling Stoned was released. The album has 12 tracks.
First Film
In 2018, he made his theatrical film debut as Dee in the action adventure film Honor Up.
First TV Show
In April 2014, he made his first TV show appearance on the music series RapFix Live.
Smoke DZA Facts
- Jonny Shipes, founder of Cinematic Music Group discovered him in 2002.
- In the initial days of his career, he worked as a ghostwriter for numerous rappers.
- From 2002 to 2008, he was a member of the group Smoke & Numbers.
- Growing up, he was mainly influenced by the music of Jay-Z, Notorious B.I.G., Mase, Big L, and Dipset.
- DZA has collaborated with many artists including Dom Kennedy and Kendrick Lamar for his singles.
- He is a huge wrestling fan.
- He prefers performing spontaneously rather than writing down the lyrics before rapping.
- Visit his official website @ smokedza.net.
- Follow him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
Featured Image by Smoke DZA / Instagram