D.C. Young Fly

D.C. Young Fly
Birth nameJohn Richard Whitfield[1]
Born (1992-05-02) May 2, 1992 (age 32)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Medium
  • Stand-up
  • film
  • television
  • music
EducationGeorgia Southern University–Armstrong Campus
Years active2011–present
Genres
Subject(s)
Partner(s)Jacky Oh; (2015-23) (Deceased)
Children3
Websitedcyoungflyofficial.com
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2014–present
Genres
Subscribers1.04 million[2]
Total views57 million[2]
Last updated: September 22, 2024

John Richard Whitfield[3] (born May 2, 1992), known professionally as D.C. Young Fly, is an American comedian, host, and actor. Commencing his acting career in 2014, he garnered prominence as a recurring cast member on the American television sketch comedy series Wild 'n Out (2015). He appeared on DigitalLivesMatter (2016). Whitfield assumed the starring role of Spooky in Outlaw Posse.[4]

Early life

John Whitfield[5] was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, specifically within the city's West Side locale.[6][7] His maternal parent was an educator at the middle school level.[8] He pursued his secondary education at Benjamin E. Mays High School.[9][10]

Career

2012–2017

Whitfield commenced his career in the entertainment industry as a comedian and thespian.[11] In 2012, Whitfield hosted Gotham Comedy Live in New York City, with Jay Nog, Atheer Yacoub, and Fransisco Ramos in a special edition of the show.[12] In 2015, Whitfield appeared on the comedy programme Wild 'n Out.[13][14] Although this season debuted with a double bill on June 10, 2015, featuring Kevin Hart and Rae Sremmurd, it concluded its initial run with Shaquille O'Neal and Migos on August 19, 2015.[15][16][17][18]

In 2015, D.C, Karlous Miller and Chico, started their own podcast, called The 85 South Show,[19] where they speak on various topics, interact with the audience, and freestyle on songs.[20][21] Whitfield made an appearance as Latavious in an episode of the television series Scream.[22][23] In August 2016, he secured a leading role in Terri J. Vaughn's #DigitalLivesMatter.[24][25][26] That same year, he transitioned to the silver screen, making his cinematic debut as Eric in the film Almost Christmas.[27] This project afforded him the opportunity to share the screen with actors Kimberly Elise, Danny Glover, Omar Epps, and Gabrielle Union.[28] Whitfield made an appearance in My Cousin's Ghetto Wedding.[29]

In 2017, Whitfield appeared in several notable projects. He starred in the critically acclaimed miniseries The New Edition Story in January, which received generally positive reviews.[30][31] He subsequently appeared in BET's The Quad in February, playing the role of Young Rapper.[32] Whitfield made a guest appearance in Dirty South House Arrest the same month. In March, Whitfield served as an opening act for Chris Brown's Party Tour.[33][34] Whitfield made appearances on the American television series Hip Hop Squares[35] and Tales, portraying Lil Joe in the latter's June episode.[36] Whitfield became a main host for the revived TRL on MTV.[37][38]

2018–present

In 2018, Whitfield appeared in the American teen comedy-drama TV series Grown-ish, a spin-off of the ABC series Black-ish. He played the role of Rafael in two episodes. It was announced he would star alongside Lil Yachty in How High 2, premiering on MTV on April 20, 2019.[39] Whitfield filmed two movies: She Ball with Nick Cannon[40][41] and I Got the Hook Up 2 with Master P, released on July 12, 2019.[42]

In 2019, he co-hosted the 2019 BET Social Awards with Jess Hilarious.[43] Whitfield joined Eric Bellinger's Cuffing Season Tour as an opening act in December. In 2020, Whitfield became a judge on the internet game show Floored.[44] Whitfield hosted the 2020 BET Hip-Hop Awards alongside Chico Bean and Karlous Miller in October.[45]

In 2021, Whitfield appeared in films For the Love of Money,[46][47] Envy: Seven Deadly Sins,[48][49] Miracles Across 125th Street,[50] and in the Starz TV show BMF.[51][52] In 2022, Whitfield starred in the 2023 remake of House Party, released on January 13, 2023.[53][54] In 2023, Whitfield was announced as the host of Celebrity Squares, a revival of Hollywood Squares on VH1 (later moved to BET).[55][56]

Whitfield portrayed the character Rooster in the cinematic production Bosco, which debuted on 2 February 2024.[57] Whitfield assumed the role of Spooky in the Quiver Distribution film Outlaw Posse, released on 1 March 2024.[58][59]

Personal life

Whitfield was in a relationship with Ms. Jacky Oh, a former Wild 'n Out girl, with whom he had three children. Ms. Jacky Oh died on May 31, 2023.[60]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2016 DigitalLivesMatter Himself
Hollywood Hearts Wonder TV movie
Almost Christmas Eric
2017 Dirty South House Arrest Fly
2018 Armed G Money
2019 The Trap Goo
How High 2 Calvin TV movie
I Got the Hook Up 2 Spyda
Trae Tha Movie -
2020 2 Minutes of Fame Jethro
She Ball Down South
2021 Envy: A Seven Deadly Sins Story - TV movie
For the Love of Money Bobby
Miracles Across 125th Street Money Gone Maxwell TV movie
2023 House Party Vic
Pretty Stoned - TV movie
Da 'Partments Astez
Candy Cane Lane Josh
2024 Bosco Rooster
Outlaw Posse Spooky

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2015- Wild 'n Out Himself Main Cast: Season 7-
2016 Wild 'n On Tour Himself Main Cast
Family Feud Himself/Contestant Episode: "Episode #18.51"
2017 Gotham Comedy Live Himself/Host Episode: "DC Young Fly"
The New Edition Story Barber Episode: "Part 3"
The Quad Young Rapper Episode: "Pilot"
Mann & Wife King Dookie Episode: "Dead Mann Walking"
Tales Lil Joe Episode: "A Story to Tell"
In the Cut Thug Leader Episode: "The Hustle"
Dead House Dead Ass Main Cast
2017-19 Hip Hop Squares Himself/Panelist Recurring Panelist: Season 3-6
2018 Black Card Revoked Himself Episode: "DC Young Fly, Billy Sorrells, Jess Hilarious"
Rel Jaymo Recurring Cast
2019 Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta Himself/Host Episode: "Love & Hip Hop Awards: Most Certified"
The Family Business Mack Episode: "Mexican Stand Off"
Scream Latavious Episode: "Devil's Night"
Grown-ish Rafael Recurring Cast: Season 2
The Grid Slim Episode: "All Night"
2020 Floored Himself/Guest Judge Episode: "Hip Hop Ball Drop"
American Soul Sly Stone Episode: "Lovely Day"
2020-21 BET Hip Hop Awards Himself/Co-Host Main Co-Host
2021-23 BMF Saint Guest Cast: Season 1-2
2022 The Real Himself/Guest Co-Host Episode: "Men of Comedy Week - Day 4"
Phat Tuesdays: The Era Of Hip Hop Comedy Himself Main Guest
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder Man-Man (voice) Episode: "Old Towne Road: Part 1"
2023 See It Loud: The History of Black Television Himself Episode: "Laughing Out Loud"
Celebrity Squares Himself/Host Main Host

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