American rapper and streamer Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., popularly known as DDG, has revealed that streamers earn more than musicians.
Speaking during a recent livestream with Nigerian streamer Carterefe, DDG stated, “Streaming pays more than music. For real, streamers make more money than artistes.”
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DDG, 28, began his professional music career in 2016. He rose to fame with his hit single Givenchy, from his debut EP Take Me Serious, released in 2017.
Before that, he had started his streaming career in 2014. To focus on his YouTube and streaming pursuits, he later dropped out of Central Michigan University.
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The rapper’s comments highlight the growing financial opportunities in streaming platforms, which have increasingly become a major source of income for content creators worldwide.
Esther Ososanya is an investigative journalist with Pinnacle Daily, reporting across health, business, environment, metro, Fct and crime. Known for her bold, empathetic storytelling, she uncovers hidden truths, challenges broken systems, and gives voice to overlooked Nigerians. Her work drives national conversations and demands accountability one powerful story at a time.
