Dexter Tiewon Gore Jr. (born September 6, 1993), known professionally as Famous Dex, is an American rapper. His debut studio album, Dex Meets Dexter (2018) peaked at number 12 on the Billboard 200 while its singles, "Pick It Up" (featuring ASAP Rocky) and "Japan" peaked at numbers 54 and 28 respectively on the Billboard Hot 100.
Early life Dexter Tiewon Gore Jr. was born on September 6, 1993. He spent much of his childhood on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, in the city's Englewood community area. Gore is of African-American, Jamaican, Indian and Moroccan descent. He decided to pursue music after his mother Pamela Diana Winters-Gore died of breast cancer in September 2014. In 2016, he tattooed a pink ribbon on his face to commemorate her
Career
2015–2016: Early mixtapes and signing to Rich the Kid's label In 2015, he self-released his first mixtape, Never Seen It Coming. Later in 2015, he released his second mixtape, Dexter's Laboratory (not to be confused with the animated television series of the same name).
In early 2016, Gore released his third and fourth mixtapes, Drippy and #OhhMannGoddDamn.
In March 2016, Gore announced that he was officially signed to Rich the Kid's label, Rich Forever Music. Shortly thereafter, Gore and Rich released their collaborative effort, Rich Forever. This was followed by three sequels, with the third exclusively featuring Rich Forever newcomer New York rapper Jay Critch. In October 2016, Gore was featured in the Soulja Boy music video, "Draco".
2017–2018: Dex Meets Dexter In March 2017, Gore announced the title of his debut album, Dex Meets Dexter. The album was released on April 6, 2018.
In October 2017, he released "Pick It Up" featuring ASAP Rocky as the first single from the album, which peaked at number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming his first song to chart. The album's second single "Japan" was released on March 16, 2018. On March 30, 2018, he released the single "Light" featuring Drax Project.
The single "Nervous" which features Lil Baby, Jay Critch, and Rich The Kid was released on September 21, 2018.
2019–present: Dexter 2031 EP and Diana
On May 8, 2019, the single "Fully Loaded" was released which featured Lil Gotit. A music video was released later on May 27, 2019. Gore appeared on the Rich Forever Music compilation album, Rich Forever 4, which was released on August 2, 2019, and featured new artists signed to the label.
On November 1, 2019, Gore suffered a epileptic seizure during a performance at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California. A representative later confirmed he was recovering.
On December 31, 2019, Gore released the EP, Dexter 2031. The single "What I Like" which features Tyga and Rich the Kid was released on April 3, 2020. On July 23, he released the single "Couped Out" with Fivio Foreign. In August 2020, he released the single "Hold On". On October 9, he released the album Diana.
Controversies Shocktoberfest controversy In 2018, prior to the University of California, Irvine's Shocktoberfest music event, the university's Student Services was criticized for allowing Gore to perform at the event after a security video from two years prior emerged showing Gore chasing his girlfriend down a hallway and then hitting her several times. Gore was permitted to perform despite the domestic abuse revelations, and while doing so jumped into the crowded audience causing safety barriers to be knocked over by a rush of audience members. The event was shut down as a result. While leaving the event, it was alleged someone in Gore's vehicle pointed a gun at students. According to the university's official campus newspaper, "Gore bragged online about shutting down the event saying, 'I just shut the show down. And it was all positive vibes.'"
Racist comment On December 22, 2018, Gore uploaded a video post to his Instagram page in which he made racially charged jokes at the expense of an elderly Indian American Hindu cashier at a gas station he was frequenting with a friend.Famous Dex Says Disgusting Racial Slur To Indian Store Clerk - BlackRoomMedia Reporting During the video, he remarks "Witcho' lil", referring to the man's tilaka on his forehead. He then adds "That's a mark of Buddha in between yo' face?", laughing along with his friend.Famous Dex Offended Hindus By Joking On A Indian Cashier - DJ Akadmiks Reporting
Substance abuse Gore has struggled with substance abuse throughout his career. In 2020, following release of a video showing him in an extremely inebriated position, fans expressed concern. Shortly after, he checked into a rehabilitation facility. Rich the Kid announced in January 2021 that Gore was in a rehabilitation clinic.
Arrest In June 2021, Gore was arrested while appearing in court for violating a protection order put in place by his former partner. He was subsequently sentenced to 364 days in a Los Angeles, California, jail on September 1, 2021.
Discography
Studio albums TitleDetailsPeak chart positionsCertificationsUSUSR&B/HHUSRapCANDex Meets Dexter Released: April 6, 2018 Label: Rich Forever Music, 300 Entertainment Format: Digital download, LP 1210922RIAA: GoldDiana Released: October 9, 2020 Label: Rich Forever Music, 300 Entertainment Format: Digital download, LP ———— "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Extended plays Title DetailsJugg And Finesse Released: December 9, 2015 Label: Self released Format: Digital downloadWhen Polo Met Dexter Released: February 10, 2018 Label: 916% ENTERTAINMENT, Rich Forever Music Format: Digital downloadBallin Season Released: August 26, 2018 Label: Vision Driven Murphy Inc., Rich Forever Music Format: Digital downloadDexter 2031 Released: January 2, 2020 Label: Rich Forever Music Format: Digital download
Mixtapes + List of mixtapes, with details Title DetailsNever Seen It Coming Released: June 12, 2015 Hosted by DJ Amaris Label: DDB Format: Download Dexter's Laboratory Released: October 3, 2015 Hosted by DJ Shon Label: DDB Format: Download Drippy Released: January 1, 2016 Hosted by DJ Shon Label: DDB Format: Download #OhhMannGoddDamn Released: March 12, 2016 Label: DDB, Rich Forever Music Format: Download Heartbreak Kid Released: June 12, 2016 Label: DDB, Rich Forever Music Format: Download Dexter: The Robot Released: September 16, 2016 Label: DDB, Rich Forever Music Format: DownloadDifferentReleased: October 31, 2016 Hosted by DJ Shon Label: DDB, Rich Forever Music Format: Download Read About It Released: December 25, 2017 Hosted by DJ Shon Label: Rich Forever Music Format: DownloadWeird Vs. Crazy Released: August 19, 2019 Hosted by DJ Shon Label: Rich Forever Music Format: Digital downloadWhere's Dexter Released: June 14, 2020 Label: Rich Forever Music Format: Digital downloadSay What You Want Released: May 17, 2021 Label: Rich Forever Music Format: Digital downloadLo$t On Saturn Released: November 11, 2022 Label: Rich Forever Music Format: Digital download
Collaborative mixtapes + List of collaborative mixtapes with detailsTitleMixtape detailsPeak chart positionsUSUSR&B/HH Rich Forever Music Released: April 4, 2016 Label: Rich Forever Music, Quality Control Music Format: Digital download—— Rich Forever 2 Released: July 4, 2016 Label: Rich Forever Music, 300 Entertainment, Quality Control Music Format: Digital download—— The Rich Forever Way Released: March 17, 2017 Label: Rich Forever Music Format: Digital download—— Rich Forever 3 Released: June 16, 2017 Label: Rich Forever Music, 300 Entertainment Format: Digital download9342Rich Forever 4 Released: August 2, 2019 Label: Rich Forever Music, 300 Entertainment Format: Digital download, streaming170—Snotty Nose Dexter Released: December 4, 2020 Label: Rich Forever Music, Snotty Nose Records Format: Digital download, streaming—— "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Singles + List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications ProjectUSUSR&B/HHUSRapCAN "2 Times" 2015 — — — — Dexter's Laboratory "Drip from My Walk" — — — — Drippy "Pick It Up"(featuring A$AP Rocky) 2017 54 26 23 60 RIAA: 3× Platinum BPI: Silver Dex Meets Dexter "In the Bank"(featuring YoungBoy Never Broke Again) 2018 — — — — "Japan" 28 18 14 40 RIAA: 2× Platinum BPI: Silver Dex Meets Dexter "Light"(featuring Drax Project) — — — — "Nervous"(featuring Lil Baby, Rich The Kid & Jay Critch) — — — —rowspan="2" "Fully Loaded"(featuring Lil Gotit) 2019 — — — — "Proofread"(featuring Wiz Khalifa) — — — — Diana "What I Like"(featuring Tyga & Rich The Kid) 2020 — — — — "Couped Out"(featuring Fivio Foreign) ———— "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Guest appearances + List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name Title Year Other artist(s) Project "Rari" 2016 Carnage, Lil Yachty, Ugly God "Honor Roll" DJ Twin, Lil Yachty, Sean Kingston Day 1 EP "New Wave" Rich The KidKeep Flexin "Straight Up" Rich The Kid, Playboi Carti "Real Deal" Rich The Kid, Migos Trap Talk "Coach Cartier"2017ASAP Ferg Still Striving "Mattress" (Remix) ASAP Ferg, ASAP Rocky, Playboi Carti, Rich the Kid "DiegoDexterDuke" Diego Money, YSL Duke Diego & Friends "Hop Out" Diego Money "New Rage" Diego Money, Xavier Wulf, Warhol.SS "Made In China" Higher Brothers Black Cab "Pull Up" Jay Critch rowspan="2" "Yukk mouth 2.0" City Morgue "Digital" Lil Tracy XOXO "Gotcho Bitch" Lil Wop Wake-N-Bake "Cautious" Rocket Da Goon, Maxo Kream Pluto Talk "Blade of Woe" Trippie Redd A Love Letter to You "White" Rico Nasty Sugar Trap 2 "Things I Brought" UnoTheActivist Live.Shyne.Die "Zeta Zero 0.5" 6IX9INE, Dalyb, Schlosser "Like a Glock" Lil TracyTracy's Manga "ILYSM" 2018 Robb Banks Molly World "Eater" 2019 Jay Critch Talk Money Tape 2 "Do It" Warhol.SS M.I.A (EP) "Fuck This Place Up"2020Hayes, Wiktoria
See also List of people from Harlem
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