{{short description|American comedian and actor (born 1992)}} {{Use American English|date=September 2024}} {{Use mdy dates|date=September 2024}} {{Infobox comedian | name = D.C. Young Fly | caption = Whitfield in 2023 | birth_name = John Richard Whitfield<ref>{{Cite web|author=Neil Z. Yeung|url = https://www.allmusic.com/artist/dc-young-fly-mn0003624449|title = DC Young Fly Biography, Songs, & Albums|website = [[AllMusic]]|access-date = 18 September 2024|archive-date = 22 September 2024|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240922071244/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/dc-young-fly-mn0003624449|url-status = live}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|5|2}} | birth_place = [[Atlanta]], Georgia, U.S. | education = [[Georgia Southern University–Armstrong Campus]] | active = 2011–present | medium = {{hlist|Stand-up|film|television|music}} | genre = {{hlist|[[Observational comedy]]|[[black comedy]]|[[Surreal humour|surreal humor]]|[[insult comedy]]|[[racial humor]]|[[sarcasm]]|satire}} | subject = {{hlist|[[African-American culture]]|everyday life|[[human sexuality]]|marriage|[[parenting]]|[[pop culture]]|[[race relations]]|racism|[[self-deprecation]]}} | website = {{URL|dcyoungflyofficial.com}} | partner = [[Wild 'n Out#Cast|Jacky Oh]] (2015–2023; deceased) | module = {{infobox youtuber | child = yes | youtube_handle = DcYoungFly | youtube_display_name = Dc Young Fly | youtube_years_active = 2014–present | youtube_genre = {{flatlist| * Comedy * stand-up * [[sketch comedy|sketch]] * [[Roast (comedy)|roast]] }} | youtube_subscribers = 1.04 million<!-- PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE WITHOUT UPDATING stats_update BELOW --> | youtube_views = 57 million<!-- PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE WITHOUT UPDATING stats_update BELOW --> | stats_update = September 22, 2024{{nu|date=October 2025}} }} }}
'''John Richard Whitfield'''<ref>{{Cite web|author=TV Guide|url =https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/dc-young-fly/credits/3000849092/|title = DC Young Fly |website = [[TV Guide]]|access-date = 22 September 2024|archive-date = 22 September 2024|archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20240922110928/https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/dc-young-fly/credits/3000849092/|url-status = live}}</ref> (born May 2, 1992), known [[stage name|professionally]] as '''D.C. Young Fly''', is an American comedian, host, singer, and actor. Commencing his acting career in 2014, he garnered prominence as a recurring cast member on the [[improv comedy]] series ''[[Wild 'n Out]]'' (2015-present). He appeared on ''[[DigitalLivesMatter]]'' (2016). Whitfield assumed the starring role of [[Outlaw Posse (film)#Cast|Spooky]] in ''[[Outlaw Posse (film)|Outlaw Posse]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.yahoo.com/news/vine-multi-millionaire-breakdown-dc-160244209.html|title=From Vine to a Multi-Millionaire, Here's a Breakdown of DC Young Fly's Net Worth|website=Yahoo News|date=April 19, 2024|access-date=September 18, 2024|archive-date=18 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240918195106/https://www.yahoo.com/news/vine-multi-millionaire-breakdown-dc-160244209.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
== Early life == John Whitfield<ref>{{Cite web|author=I.V|title=DC Youngfly|url=https://improv.com/comic/dc+youngfly/|website=[[The Improv]]|date=October 20, 2016|access-date=September 20, 2024|archive-date=20 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920075630/https://improv.com/comic/dc+youngfly/|url-status=live}}</ref> was born and raised in [[Atlanta]], Georgia, specifically within the city's [[Westside, Atlanta|West Side locale]].<ref>{{Cite web|author=Joshua Eferighe|title=5 Things You Didn't Know About DC Young Fly|url=https://www.bet.com/article/kjp1z9/who-is-dc-young-fly|website=BET|date=October 5, 2021|access-date=September 20, 2024|archive-date=18 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240918200601/https://www.bet.com/article/kjp1z9/who-is-dc-young-fly|url-status=live}}</ref> His maternal parent was an educator at the middle school level.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Priscillah Mueni|title=Meet John Whitfield's mother, a middle school educator|url=https://briefly.co.za/facts-lifehacks/celebrities-biographies/174670-dc-young-flys-parents-what/|website=[[Briefly.co.za]]|date=December 8, 2023|access-date=September 20, 2024|archive-date=20 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920075630/https://briefly.co.za/facts-lifehacks/celebrities-biographies/174670-dc-young-flys-parents-what/|url-status=live}}</ref> He pursued his secondary education at [[Benjamin Elijah Mays High School|Benjamin E. Mays High School]].<ref>{{Cite web|author=Pinu|url=https://carreras.uwiener.edu.pe/alenews5/dc-young-fly-real-name.html|title=DC Young Fly Real Name: Unveiling The Man Behind The Comedy|website=GridNem|date=August 31, 2024|access-date=September 20, 2024|archive-date=20 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920075631/https://carreras.uwiener.edu.pe/alenews5/dc-young-fly-real-name.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite interview|author=Shirley Ju|title=DC Young Fly interview|url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2020-10-09/68474/7-dc-young-fly-facts-you-might-not-know|website=[[Revolt (TV network)|Revolt]]|date=October 9, 2020|access-date=September 20, 2024|archive-date=20 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920075630/https://www.revolt.tv/article/2020-10-09/68474/7-dc-young-fly-facts-you-might-not-know|url-status=live}}</ref>
== Career == === 2012{{ndash}}2017 === Whitfield commenced his career in the [[Entertainment|entertainment industry]] as a comedian and thespian.<ref>{{cite interview|author=Justin D Jenkins|title=DC Young Fly: How Faith, Family, And Culture Inspired Growth|url=https://www.theqgentleman.com/post/2023-11-dc-young-fly-how-faith-family-and-culture-inspired-growth|access-date=September 18, 2024|website=TQGen|date=November 6, 2023|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922071157/https://www.theqgentleman.com/post/2023-11-dc-young-fly-how-faith-family-and-culture-inspired-growth|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2012, Whitfield hosted [[Gotham Comedy Club|Gotham Comedy Live]] in New York City, with Jay Nog, Atheer Yacoub, and Fransisco Ramos in a special edition of the show.<ref>{{cite web|author=Starr Rhett Rocque|title=DC Young Fly: The Multi-faceted Star Lighting Up the Entertainment World & 'Celebrity Squares|url=https://www.bet.com/article/f7ll1f/dc-young-fly-the-multifaceted-star-lighting-up-the-entertainment-world-celebrity-squares|access-date=September 18, 2024|website=[[BET]]|date=October 16, 2023|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922071201/https://www.bet.com/article/f7ll1f/dc-young-fly-the-multifaceted-star-lighting-up-the-entertainment-world-celebrity-squares|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2015, Whitfield became a recurring cast member on the MTV improv comedy series ''[[Wild 'n Out]]'', hosted by comedian [[Nick Cannon]].<ref>{{Cite web|author=J Banks|title=DC Young Fly 'Wild 'N Out' Success, New Music|url=https://www.power106.com/2018/09/11/dc-young-fly-on-wild-n-out-success-new-music-upcoming-film-with-master-p-art-of-roasting/|website=Power106|date=September 11, 2018|access-date=September 20, 2024|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922071156/https://www.power106.com/2018/09/11/dc-young-fly-on-wild-n-out-success-new-music-upcoming-film-with-master-p-art-of-roasting/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=July 14, 2015 |title=MTV Announces Premiere of 'Nick Cannon Presents Wild'N Out' |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2005/07/14/mtv-announces-premiere-of-nick-cannon-presents-wildn-out--18740/20050714mtv02/ |publisher=The Futon Critic |access-date=September 18, 2024 |archive-date=22 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922071155/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2005/07/14/mtv-announces-premiere-of-nick-cannon-presents-wildn-out--18740/20050714mtv02/ |url-status=live }}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|title=D.C. Young Fly – Box Office|url=https://www.the-numbers.com/person/1278890401-D-C-Young-Fly#tab=summary|website=[[The Numbers (website)|The Numbers]]|access-date=September 20, 2024|archive-date=21 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230121052228/https://www.the-numbers.com/person/1278890401-D-C-Young-Fly#tab=summary|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=VH1|title=DC Young Fly on Wild n Out, as a cast member|url=https://www.vh1.com/video-clips/7ccix5/nick-cannon-presents-wild-n-out-dc-young-fly-on-my-own|access-date=September 18, 2024|website=[[VH1]]|date=July 22, 2022|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922071256/https://www.vh1.com/video-clips/7ccix5/nick-cannon-presents-wild-n-out-dc-young-fly-on-my-own|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=YouTube and Vine Celebrity Roaster, DC Young Fly|url=https://medium.com/startimeapp/dc-young-fly-9db263353e8b|access-date=September 18, 2024|date=October 16, 2016|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922071312/https://medium.com/startimeapp/dc-young-fly-9db263353e8b|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=DC Young Fly Rise to Fame: The Untold Story|url=https://www.laughfactory.com/comedians/DCYoungFly|website=[[Laugh Factory]]|access-date=September 18, 2024|date=October 5, 2022|archive-date=18 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240918192838/https://www.laughfactory.com/comedians/DCYoungFly|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2015, D.C, along with his Wild n’ Out co-stars, [[Karlous Miller]] and Chico Bean, started their own podcast, called The ''85 South Show'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iheart.com/content/2020-01-25-10-sidesplitting-comedy-podcasts-to-get-you-grinning|title=10 Sidesplitting Comedy Podcasts to get you Grinning|website=[[iHeartRadio]]|accessdate=September 20, 2023|archive-date=9 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709072551/https://www.iheart.com/content/2020-01-25-10-sidesplitting-comedy-podcasts-to-get-you-grinning/|url-status=live}}</ref> where they speak on various topics, interact with the audience, and freestyle on songs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.85southshow.com/|title=85 South Show – DC Young Fly, Karlous Miller and Chico Bean|website=www.85southshow.com|accessdate=September 20, 2024|archive-date=9 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809160750/https://www.85southshow.com/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.yahoo.com/better-lie-rick-ross-claims-220000240.html|title='We Need a Better Lie': Rick Ross Claims He Doesn't Remember Walking Off Interview, Says He Found Out After Going Viral|work=Yahoo News |date=26 April 2022|language=en|accessdate=2024-09-20|archive-date=9 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709072552/https://news.yahoo.com/better-lie-rick-ross-claims-220000240.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Whitfield made an appearance as [[Scream (TV series)#Cast|Latavious]] in an episode of the television series ''[[Scream (TV series)|Scream]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://tvline.com/2016/08/17/scream-halloween-special-mtv-season-3-renewal/ |title=Scream Halloween Special to Answer Unresolved Questions From Season 2 |last=Swift |first=Andy |work=[[TVLine]] |date=August 17, 2016 |access-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-date=August 19, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819001043/http://tvline.com/2016/08/17/scream-halloween-special-mtv-season-3-renewal/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2016/10/scream-renewed-third-season-mtv-1201836291/ |title='Scream' Renewed For Short Third Season By MTV, Changes Showrunners Again |website=Deadline Hollywood |first=Nellie |last=Andreeva |date=October 14, 2016 |access-date=October 14, 2016 |archive-date=October 16, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161016023513/http://deadline.com/2016/10/scream-renewed-third-season-mtv-1201836291/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In August 2016, he secured a leading role in [[Terri J. Vaughn]]'s ''[[DigitalLivesMatter|#DigitalLivesMatter]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://raycornelius.com/2016/08/atl-stars-attend-red-carpet-premiere-of-digitallivesmatter-photos-video/|title=ATL Stars attend Red Carpet Premiere of #DigitalLivesMatter|publisher=Raycornelius.com|last=Cornelius|first=Ray|date=2016-08-25|accessdate=2024-09-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://rollingout.com/2016/05/05/digitallivesmatter/|title=Terri J. Vaughn busts down doors for Black actors, directs new comedy|publisher=Rollingout.com|last=Whaley|first=Kacie|date=2016-05-05|accessdate=2024-09-18|archive-date=16 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230716001903/https://rollingout.com/2016/05/05/digitallivesmatter/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=DC Young Fly and Emmanuel Hudson star in #DigitalLivesMatter|url=https://blacknews.com/news/dc-young-fly-emmanuel-hudson-star-new-social-media-comedy-digital-lives-matter-urban-movie-channel-umc/dc_young_fly_emmanuel_hudson_digital_lives_matter/|website=[[Black News Channel]]|date=June 27, 2017|access-date=September 18, 2024}}</ref> That same year, he transitioned to the [[silver screen]], making his cinematic debut as [[Almost Christmas (film)#Cast|Eric]] in the film ''[[Almost Christmas (film)|Almost Christmas]]''.<ref>{{cite news|author=Bill Zwecker|title=D.C. Young Fly feel the spirit, debut in 'Almost Christmas'|url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/2016/11/7/18352012/omar-epps-d-c-young-fly-feel-the-spirit-in-almost-christmas|website=[[Chicago Sun-Times]]|access-date=September 18, 2024|date=November 7, 2016|archive-date=18 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240918192838/https://chicago.suntimes.com/2016/11/7/18352012/omar-epps-d-c-young-fly-feel-the-spirit-in-almost-christmas|url-status=live}}</ref> This project afforded him the opportunity to share the screen with actors [[Kimberly Elise]], [[Danny Glover]], [[Omar Epps]], and [[Gabrielle Union]].<ref>{{cite news|author=Windy City Live|title=Omar Epps, Danny Glover and DC Young Fly star in 'Almost Christmas'|url=https://abc7chicago.com/omar-epps-dc-young-fly-almost-christmas-new-movie/1583873/|website=[[WLS-TV]]|access-date=September 18, 2024|date=November 1, 2016|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922071156/https://abc7chicago.com/omar-epps-dc-young-fly-almost-christmas-new-movie/1583873/|url-status=live}}</ref> Whitfield made an appearance in ''My Cousin's Ghetto Wedding''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=MG Wedding|url=https://m.cinemagia.ro/filme/my-cousins-ghetto-wedding-626809/|website=Cine Magia|publisher=[[Netflix]]|access-date=September 18, 2024|archive-date=18 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240918195107/https://m.cinemagia.ro/filme/my-cousins-ghetto-wedding-626809/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-et-st-new-edition-miniseries-feature-20170123-story.html|title=BET didn't skim on authenticity for 'The New Edition Story'|first=Gerrick D|last=Kennedy|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|date=24 January 2017|access-date=September 18, 2024|archive-date=5 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231005040507/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-et-st-new-edition-miniseries-feature-20170123-story.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/new-edition-miniseries-ratings-bet-1201969730/|title=BET Hits Ratings Paydirt With 'The New Edition Story' Miniseries|first=Oriana|last=Schwindt|date=January 25, 2017|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]]|access-date=January 26, 2017}}</ref> He subsequently appeared in [[BET]]'s ''[[The Quad (TV series)|The Quad]]'' in February, playing the role of Young Rapper.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://renewcanceltv.com/quad-hit-floor-breaks-officially-renewed-bet/|title=DC Young Fly: The Quad, Hit The Floor & The Breaks Officially Renewed By BET!|author=RenewCancelTV|date=April 27, 2017|work=RenewCancelTV|access-date=September 18, 2024|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922071659/https://www.renewcanceltv.com/quad-hit-floor-breaks-officially-renewed-bet/|url-status=live}}</ref> 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 ''[[The Party Tour (Chris Brown)|Party Tour]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/chris-brown-party-tour-dates-50-cent-french-montana-fabolous/ |title=Chris Brown Announces Party Tour With 50 Cent, DC Young Fly & Fabolous |last1=Lamarre |first1=Carl |date=February 22, 2017 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher=[[Eldridge Industries]] |access-date=September 18, 2024|url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190610224409/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7694501/chris-brown-party-tour-dates-50-cent-french-montana-fabolous |archive-date=June 10, 2019}}</ref><ref name="thefader.com">{{cite web |url=https://www.thefader.com/2017/02/18/chris-brown-tour-party-guests |title=Chris Brown Announces Party Tour With 50 Cent, DC Young Fly, French Montana And More |last1=Wang |first1=Steffanee |date=February 18, 2017 |website=[[The Fader]] |access-date=September 18, 2024|archive-url=https://archive.today/20190610224803/https://www.thefader.com/2017/02/18/chris-brown-tour-party-guests |archive-date=June 10, 2019}}</ref> Whitfield made appearances on the American television series ''[[Hip Hop Squares]]''<ref name="mtv">{{cite web|title="Hip Hop Squares": New Game Show Coming To MTV2!|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1682103/hip-hop-squares-show-mtv2.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120331113925/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1682103/hip-hop-squares-show-mtv2.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 31, 2012|last=Markman|first=Rob|publisher=MTV|date=30 March 2012|access-date=20 September 2024}}</ref> and ''[[Tales (2017 TV series)|Tales]]'', portraying Lil Joe in the latter's June episode.<ref>{{cite web|last=Das Biswas|first=Shuvrajit|title=Tales Season 2: Premiere Date, Cast, Trailer, Spoilers, News|url=https://www.thecinemaholic.com/tales-tv-show/|website=The Cinemaholic|access-date=September 18, 2024|date=April 8, 2019|archive-date=21 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921001733/https://www.thecinemaholic.com/tales-tv-show/|url-status=dead}}</ref> From 2017 to 2019, Whitfield became a main host for the revived ''[[Total Request Live|TRL]]'' on [[MTV]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=MTV Brings Back 'TRL' + DC Young Fly Set To Host|url=https://www.power106.com/2017/07/31/mtv-brings-back-trl-dc-young-fly-set-to-host/|website=[[KPWR|Power106.com]]|date=July 31, 2017|access-date=September 18, 2024|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922071757/https://www.power106.com/2017/07/31/mtv-brings-back-trl-dc-young-fly-set-to-host/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|author=Adrienne Gaffney|title=The New Faces of 'TRL': DC Young Fly, Tamara Dhia & Amy Pham|url=https://www.billboard.com/culture/tv-film/mtv-trl-social-media-influencers-7980929/|magazine=Billboard|date=September 28, 2017|access-date=September 18, 2024|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922071659/https://www.billboard.com/culture/tv-film/mtv-trl-social-media-influencers-7980929/amp/|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== 2018{{ndash}}present === In 2018, Whitfield appeared in the American teen [[Comedy drama|comedy-drama]] TV series ''[[Grown-ish]]'', a spin-off of the [[American Broadcasting Company|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.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Mallory Chin|title=Lil Yachty & DC Young Fly Star in MTV's 4/20 Comedy 'How High 2'|url=https://hypebeast.com/2019/4/how-high-2-lil-yachty-trailer|website=[[Hypebeast (company)|Hypebeast]]|date=April 8, 2019|access-date=September 18, 2024|archive-date=18 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240918195122/https://hypebeast.com/2019/4/how-high-2-lil-yachty-trailer|url-status=live}}</ref> Whitfield filmed two movies: ''She Ball'' with [[Nick Cannon]]<ref>{{Cite web|author=Miss2Bees|title=[WATCH] DC Young Fly Makes Debut in Second 'She Ball' Trailer|url=https://thesource.com/2019/10/22/she-ball-trailer/|website=[[The Source (magazine)|The Source]]|date=October 22, 2019|access-date=September 18, 2024|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922071659/https://thesource.com/2019/10/22/she-ball-trailer/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|author=Trilby Beresford|title=New Drops for Nick Cannon Sports Film 'She Ball'|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/nick-cannon-she-ball-trailer-1234979375/|magazine=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=July 8, 2021|access-date=September 18, 2024|archive-date=13 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513071828/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/nick-cannon-she-ball-trailer-1234979375/amp/|url-status=live}}</ref> and ''I Got the Hook Up 2'' with [[Master P]], released on July 12, 2019.<ref>{{Citation|title=I Got The Hook Up 2 – The New Bad Boys of Comedy! Master P, Fatboy SSE, Pio|url=http://igotthehookup2.com/|website=IGTH|date=July 12, 2019|access-date=September 18, 2024|archive-date=13 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240913160940/http://igotthehookup2.com/|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2019, he co-hosted the [[BET Awards 2019|2019 BET Social Awards]] with [[Jess Hilarious]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=DC Young Fly & Jess Hilarious as Hosts of BET Social Awards 2019|url=https://producerschannel.com/2019/03/05/dc-young-fly-jess-hilarious-as-hosts-of-bet-social-awards-2019/|website=The Producers Channel|date=March 5, 2019|access-date=September 18, 2024|archive-date=18 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240918193855/https://producerschannel.com/2019/03/05/dc-young-fly-jess-hilarious-as-hosts-of-bet-social-awards-2019/|url-status=live}}</ref> Whitfield joined [[Eric Bellinger]]'s ''[[Eric Bellinger#Discography|Cuffing Season Tour]]'' as an opening act in December. In 2020, Whitfield became a judge on the internet game show ''Floored''.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Kaitlin Milligan|title=Liza Koshy Hosts Insane New Quibi Show FLOORED|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/VIDEO-Liza-Koshy-Hosts-Insane-New-Quibi-Show-FLOORED-20200427|website=[[BroadwayWorld]]|date=April 27, 2020|access-date=September 18, 2024|archive-date=18 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240918195047/https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/VIDEO-Liza-Koshy-Hosts-Insane-New-Quibi-Show-FLOORED-20200427|url-status=live}}</ref> Whitfield hosted the [[2020 BET Hip Hop Awards|2020 BET Hip-Hop Awards]] alongside [[Wild 'n Out#Cast|Chico Bean]] and [[Karlous Miller]] in October.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Tean Becoate Tee|title=DC Young Fly Joins The Real Ahead Of Hosting BET Hip-Hop Awards 2020|url=https://diamondkutmedia.com/2020/10/27/dc-young-fly-joins-the-real-ahead-of-hosting-bet-hip-hop-awards-2020/|website=Diamond Media|date=October 27, 2020|access-date=September 18, 2024|archive-date=20 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920165122/https://diamondkutmedia.com/2020/10/27/dc-young-fly-joins-the-real-ahead-of-hosting-bet-hip-hop-awards-2020/|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2021, Whitfield appeared in films ''[[For the Love of Money (2021 film)|For the Love of Money]]'',<ref>{{Cite news|author=Kim SoMajor|title=[Watch] "For The Love of Money" Starring Katt Williams, Keri Hilson, Rotimi, Latto and DC Young Fly|url=https://thesource.com/2021/11/01/watch-for-the-love-of-money-trailer-starring-katt-williams-keri-hilson-rotimi-latto-and-dc-young-fly-hits-theaters-nov-24th-2/|work=The Source|date=November 1, 2021|access-date=September 19, 2024|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922071700/https://thesource.com/2021/11/01/watch-for-the-love-of-money-trailer-starring-katt-williams-keri-hilson-rotimi-latto-and-dc-young-fly-hits-theaters-nov-24th-2/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|author=Valerie Complex|title=For The Love Of Money' Gets U.S. Release Date In Deal With Byron Allen|url=https://deadline.com/2021/10/for-the-love-of-money-release-date-byron-allen-movie-deal-1234860003/|work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=October 21, 2021|access-date=September 19, 2024|archive-date=29 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029235738/https://deadline.com/2021/10/for-the-love-of-money-release-date-byron-allen-movie-deal-1234860003/amp/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Seven Deadly Sins (film series)|Envy: Seven Deadly Sins]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2022/02/lifetime-greenlights-two-movies-t-d-jakes-seven-deadly-sins-anthology-1234935387/|title=Lifetime Greenlights Next Two Movies From T.D. Jakes' Seven Deadly Sins Anthology|first=Rosy|last=Cordero|date=February 17, 2022|access-date=19 September 2024|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922071813/https://deadline.com/2022/02/lifetime-greenlights-two-movies-t-d-jakes-seven-deadly-sins-anthology-1234935387/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blavity.com/lifetime-sets-new-seven-deadly-sins-films-from-t-d-jakes-starring-michelle-williams-tina-knowles-lawson-and-romeo-miller|title=LIFETIME SETS NEW 'SEVEN DEADLY SINS' FILMS FROM T.D. JAKES STARRING MICHELLE WILLIAMS, DC Young Fly, TINA KNOWLES LAWSON AND ROMEO MILLER|website=Blavity|access-date=September 19, 2024|archive-date=14 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240414140237/https://blavity.com/lifetime-sets-new-seven-deadly-sins-films-from-t-d-jakes-starring-michelle-williams-tina-knowles-lawson-and-romeo-miller|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Miracles Across 125th Street'',<ref>{{Cite web|title=Miracles Across 125th Street ft. Chrisette Michele and DC Young Fly|url=http://www.rnbjunkieofficial.com/2021/12/miracles-across-125th-street-soundtrack.html?m=1|website=RNB Junkie|date=December 18, 2021|access-date=September 19, 2024|archive-date=19 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919063152/http://www.rnbjunkieofficial.com/2021/12/miracles-across-125th-street-soundtrack.html?m=1|url-status=live}}</ref> and in the [[Starz]] TV show ''[[BMF (TV series)|BMF]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cordero |first=Rosy |date=2024-02-29 |title='BMF' Renewed For Fourth Season Ahead Of Season 3 Premiere |url=https://deadline.com/2024/02/bmf-renewed-season-4-starz-1235842316/ |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=Deadline |language=en-US |archive-date=9 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240309091744/https://deadline.com/2024/02/bmf-renewed-season-4-starz-1235842316/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Cordero |first=Rosy |date=November 25, 2022 |title='BMF': Starz Sets Season 2 Premiere Date starring DC Young Fly |url=https://deadline.com/2022/11/bmf-starz-season-2-premiere-date-1235181295/ |access-date=September 19, 2024 |website=Deadline Hollywood |archive-date=15 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221215182508/https://deadline.com/2022/11/bmf-starz-season-2-premiere-date-1235181295/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2022, Whitfield starred in the 2023 remake of ''[[House Party (2023 film)|House Party]]'', released on January 13, 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=DC Young Fly Joins 'House Party' Remake From New Line & The SpringHill Company |url=https://deadline.com/2021/04/dc-young-fly-house-party-remake-new-line-the-springhill-company-1234740380/ |last=N'Duka |first=Amanda |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |date=April 20, 2021 |access-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-date=April 20, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210420190315/https://deadline.com/2021/04/dc-young-fly-house-party-remake-new-line-the-springhill-company-1234740380/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|author=Rebecca Eugene|title=Exclusive: Jacob Latimore, Tosin Cole, DC Young Fly, & Rotimi Talk New Movie 'House Party'|url=https://theknockturnal.com/exclusive-jacob-latimore-tosin-cole-dc-young-fly-rotimi-talk-new-movie-house-party-video/|website=The Knockturnal|date=January 13, 2023|access-date=September 19, 2024|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922071701/https://theknockturnal.com/exclusive-jacob-latimore-tosin-cole-dc-young-fly-rotimi-talk-new-movie-house-party-video/|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2023, Whitfield was announced as the host of ''[[Celebrity Squares]]'', a revival of ''[[Hollywood Squares]]'' on VH1 (later moved to BET).<ref>{{Cite magazine|author=Okla Jones|title=DC Young Fly Shines As The New Host Of VH1's 'Celebrity Squares'|url=https://www.essence.com/entertainment/dc-young-fly-celebrity-squares/|magazine=[[Essence (magazine)|Essence]]|date=November 15, 2023|access-date=September 19, 2024|archive-date=19 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919065052/https://www.essence.com/entertainment/dc-young-fly-celebrity-squares/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|author=Dennis Petski|title='Celebrity Squares' Game Show Hosted By DC Young Fly Set For Fall Premiere On VH1; Kevin Hart & Jesse Collins Among EPs|url=https://deadline.com/2023/09/celebrity-squares-dc-young-fly-kevin-hart-jesse-collins-vh1-premiere-date-1235554196/|website=Deadline|date=September 25, 2023|access-date=September 19, 2024|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922071701/https://deadline.com/2023/09/celebrity-squares-dc-young-fly-kevin-hart-jesse-collins-vh1-premiere-date-1235554196/amp/|url-status=live}}</ref>
Whitfield portrayed the character [[Bosco (film)#Cast|Rooster]] in the cinematic production ''[[Bosco (film)|Bosco]]'', which debuted on 2 February 2024.<ref>{{cite web|title=Prison Escape Movie 'Bosco' Trailer Starring Aubrey Joseph as Bosco and DC Young Fly as Rooster|url=https://www.firstshowing.net/2024/prison-escape-movie-bosco-trailer-starring-aubrey-joseph-as-bosco/|last=Billington|first=Alex|website=First Showing|date=January 11, 2024|access-date=January 11, 2024|archive-date=12 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240112221617/https://www.firstshowing.net/2024/prison-escape-movie-bosco-trailer-starring-aubrey-joseph-as-bosco/|url-status=live}}</ref> Whitfield assumed the role of [[Outlaw Posse (film)#Cast|Spooky]] in the [[Quiver Distribution]] film ''[[Outlaw Posse (film)|Outlaw Posse]]'', released on 1 March 2024.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Horst|first=Carole|title=First Look at Mario Van Peebles' Western 'Outlaw Posse' With Whoopi Goldberg (EXCLUSIVE)|date=September 8, 2023|magazine=Variety|url=https://variety.com/2023/film/news/whoopi-goldberg-western-1235717094/|accessdate=September 19, 2024|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922072243/https://variety.com/2023/film/news/whoopi-goldberg-western-1235717094/amp/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|author=Rashad Milligan|title=DC Young Fly can now add 'producer' to his movie résumé|url=https://rollingout.com/2024/03/04/dc-young-fly-movie-resume/|website=Rolling Out|date=March 4, 2024|access-date=September 19, 2024|archive-date=19 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919072150/https://rollingout.com/2024/03/04/dc-young-fly-movie-resume/|url-status=live}}</ref>
== Personal life == Whitfield was in a relationship with Jacklyn Smith (known professionally as Ms. Jacky Oh), a former [[Wild 'n Out]] girl, with whom he had three children. Smith died on May 31, 2023<ref>{{Cite web|author=Angelina Velasquez|title=DC Young Fly girlfriend Ms. Jacky Oh dies|url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/dc-young-fly-says-he-contantly-relives-ms-jacky-oh-s-final-days|website=Revolt|date=April 21, 2024|access-date=September 20, 2024|archive-date=20 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920174424/https://www.revolt.tv/article/dc-young-fly-says-he-contantly-relives-ms-jacky-oh-s-final-days|url-status=live}}</ref> from complications following a surgery.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=Julia |date=2023-10-03 |title=Jacky Oh’s Death from Cosmetic Surgery Complications Ruled Accidental, Doctor Won’t Face Charges |url=https://people.com/jacky-oh-death-from-cosmetic-surgery-complications-ruled-accidental-8346873 |access-date=2026-01-23 |website=People.com |language=en}}</ref>
==Filmography==
===Film===
{| class="wikitable sortable" ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes |- | rowspan="3" | 2016 | ''[[DigitalLivesMatter]]'' | Himself | |- | ''Hollywood Hearts'' | Wonder | TV movie |- | ''[[Almost Christmas (film)|Almost Christmas]]'' | Eric | |- | 2017 | ''Dirty South House Arrest'' | Fly | |- | 2018 | ''[[Armed (film)|Armed]]'' | G Money | |- | rowspan="4" | 2019 | ''The Trap'' | Goo | |- | ''[[How High 2]]'' | Calvin | TV movie |- | ''I Got the Hook Up 2'' | Spyda | |- | ''Trae Tha Movie'' | – | |- | rowspan="2" | 2020 | ''[[2 Minutes of Fame]]'' | Jethro | |- | ''[[She Ball]]'' | Down South | |- | rowspan="3" | 2021 | ''Envy: A Seven Deadly Sins Story'' | – | TV movie |- | ''[[For the Love of Money (2021 film)|For the Love of Money]]'' | Bobby | |- | ''Miracles Across 125th Street'' | Money Gone Maxwell | TV movie |- | rowspan="4" | 2023 | ''[[House Party (2023 film)|House Party]]'' | Vic | |- | ''Pretty Stoned'' | Himself | TV movie |- | ''Da 'Partments'' | Astez | |- | ''[[Candy Cane Lane (film)|Candy Cane Lane]]'' | Josh | |- | rowspan="2" | 2024 | ''[[Bosco (film)|Bosco]]'' | Rooster | |- | ''[[Outlaw Posse (film)|Outlaw Posse]]'' | Spooky | |}
===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable" ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes |- | 2015– | ''[[Wild 'n Out]]'' | Himself | Main Cast: Season 7- |- | rowspan="2" | 2016 | ''[[Wild 'n Out|Wild 'n On Tour]]'' | Himself | Main Cast |- | ''[[Family Feud]]'' | Himself/Contestant | Episode: "Episode #18.51" |- | rowspan="7" | 2017 | ''[[Gotham Comedy Club|Gotham Comedy Live]]'' | Himself/Host | Episode: "DC Young Fly" |- | ''[[The New Edition Story]]'' | Barber | Episode: "Part 3" |- | ''[[The Quad (TV series)|The Quad]]'' | Young Rapper | Episode: "Pilot" |- | ''[[Mann & Wife]]'' | King Dookie | Episode: "Dead Mann Walking" |- | ''[[Tales (2017 TV series)|Tales]]'' | Lil Joe | Episode: "A Story to Tell" |- | ''[[In the Cut (TV series)|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 |- | rowspan="2" | 2018 | ''[[List of programs broadcast by BET#Game shows|Black Card Revoked]]'' | Himself | Episode: "DC Young Fly, Billy Sorrells, Jess Hilarious" |- | ''[[Rel (TV series)|Rel]]'' | Jaymo | Recurring Cast |- | rowspan="5" | 2019 | ''[[Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta]]'' | Himself/Host | Episode: "Love & Hip Hop Awards: Most Certified" |- | ''[[The Family Business (American TV series)|The Family Business]]'' | Mack | Episode: "Mexican Stand Off" |- | ''[[Scream (TV series)|Scream]]'' | Latavious | Episode: "Devil's Night" |- | ''[[Grown-ish]]'' | Rafael | Recurring Cast: Season 2 |- | ''The Grid'' | Slim | Episode: "All Night" |- | rowspan="2" | 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 (TV series)|BMF]]'' | Saint | Guest Cast: Season 1–2 |- | rowspan="3" | 2022 | ''[[The Real (talk show)|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" |- | rowspan="2" | 2023 | ''See It Loud: The History of Black Television'' | Himself | Episode: "Laughing Out Loud" |- | ''[[Hollywood Squares|Celebrity Squares]]'' | Himself/Host | Main Host |}
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