10 Things You Didn’t Know About Lil Dicky

The American rapper and comedian who hail from Pennsylvania, David Andrew Burd who goes by the pseudonym of Lil Dicky was born on 15 March 1988. He is signed to CMSN, who also manages prominent artists like Chiddy Bang and Tyga. He graduated at Summa Cum Laude from the E. Claiborne Robins School of Business. Prior to embarking on his music career, he worked in account management at the advertising agency Goodby, Silverstein & Partners and also wrote ads for the NBA’s “BIG” campaign. He rose to prominence after the release of his smashing single titled “Ex-Boyfriend”, which topped many music charts nationwide. There is no doubt that the 28-years-old hilarious comedian and rapper has definitely paved a successful career for himself in the entertainment industry.

Here are 10 things probably didn’t know about the American comedian and rapper, Lil Dicky:

1. The American rapper and comedian, Lil Dicky was born by the name of David Andrew Burd on 15 March 1988 in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania.

2. He was raised in a Jewish upper middle class family in Cheltenham Township.

3. He graduated at Summa Cum Laude from the E. Caliborne Robins School of Business.

4. Prior to embarking on his music career, he worked in account management at the advertising agency Goodby, Silverstein & Partners and also wrote ads for the NBA’s “BIG” campaign.

5. He mentioned in an interview that he initiated his rap career “simply to get attention comedically, so I could write movies, write TV shows and act”.

6. He has collaborated with prominent artists like Snoop Dogg, Rich Homie Quan and Fetty Wap to mention a few.

7. He rose to prominence after the release of his smashing single titled “Ex-Boyfriend”, which topped many music charts nationwide.

8. On 19 February, he held his first live concert at the Theatre of Living Arts in Philadelphia.

9. He mentioned in an interview that his musical inspirations are J. Cole, Donald Glover, Drake and ASAP Rocky to name a few.

10. The XXL Magazine released its annual 2016 Freshmen Class and Lil Dicky was included on the list alongside other new artists.