{{Short description|American comedian, actor, and influencer (born 1994)}} {{pp-vandalism|small=yes}} {{Use American English|date=March 2025}} {{Use mdy dates|date=March 2025}} {{Infobox comedian <!-- for individuals - see :Template:Infobox comedian for usage --> | name = Druski | image = Druski Essence Festival of Culture 2025 (cropped).jpg | image_size = | alt = | caption = Desbordes at Essence Festival of Culture, 2025 | pseudonym = | birth_name = Drew Desbordes | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|09|12}} | birth_place = Columbia, Maryland, U.S. | medium = | education = Georgia Gwinnett College<br/>Georgia Southern University (dropped out) | years_active = 2017–present | genre = Comedy | subject = <!-- Use |subjects= if plural --> | spouse = | domestic_partner = | parents = | notable_works = | signature = | website = | footnotes = | module ={{Infobox social media personality | child = yes | instagram_handle = druski | instagram_display_name = druski | instagram_years_active = | instagram_genre = | instagram_followers = 12.2 million | youtube_handle = druski | youtube_display_name = | youtube_years_active = | youtube_genre = | youtube_subscribers = 5.11 million | youtube_views = 1.3 billion | twitch_handle = druski | twitch_display_name = | twitch_years_active = | twitch_genre = | twitch_game = | twitch_followers = 284,000 | stats_update = March 28, 2026 }} }} '''Drew Desbordes''' (born September 12, 1994), known professionally as '''Druski''', is an American comedian, actor, and influencer.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=August 26, 2024 |title=25 Most Influential Creators of 2024 |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-lists/top-social-media-influencers-creators-2024-1235084589/jack-shane-1235084758/ |access-date=December 4, 2024 |magazine=Rolling Stone |archive-date=December 4, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241204190703/https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-lists/top-social-media-influencers-creators-2024-1235084589/jack-shane-1235084758/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He is known for his sketch comedy, Coulda Been Records, and collaborations with various musicians in their music videos, including Jack Harlow,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://stories.complex.com/jack-harlow-druski-interview-2021-cover-story/|author=Wicker, Jewel|date=September 27, 2021|website=Complex Networks|title=Real Friends: How Druski and Rosetta Became Unstoppable}}</ref> Drake,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/drake-druski-instagram-live-chat|title=Drake Jokes That Things Have Gone 'Downhill' Since 'CLB' Drop in Hilarious IG Live Chat With Druski|author=Rose, Jordan|date=October 6, 2021|work=Complex Networks}}</ref> Lil Yachty, and others.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kulturehub.com/druski-comedian-finessed-entire-industry-for-jokes/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210930221025/https://kulturehub.com/druski-comedian-finessed-entire-industry-for-jokes/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=September 30, 2021|title=How comedian Druski finessed an entire industry for jokes|author=Easy, Claude J.|website=Kulture Hub|date=September 30, 2021 }}</ref>
== Early life and education == Drew Desbordes was born on September 12, 1994, in Columbia, Maryland, to Cheryl Desbordes, a worker at the Department of State, and David McLain Desbordes, a commercial pilot who previously served in the United States Air Force as a captain and in the National Guard as a Major.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://airandspace.si.edu/support/wall-of-honor/capt-david-mclain-desbordes|title=Capt David McLain Desbordes|website=Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum|access-date=April 13, 2022|archive-date=April 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413043815/https://airandspace.si.edu/support/wall-of-honor/capt-david-mclain-desbordes|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.earnthenecklace.com/druskis-family-parents-siblings/?fr=operanews|title=Druski's Family: Facts about the Comedian's Parents and Siblings|website=Earn The Necklace|date=September 28, 2021|access-date=April 13, 2022|archive-date=January 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230124141849/https://www.earnthenecklace.com/druskis-family-parents-siblings/?fr=operanews|url-status=live}}</ref>
Desbordes' interest in comedy began after entertaining family members.<ref name="gqarticle1">{{cite web|url=https://www.gq.com/story/druski-hip-hop-favorite-comedian-drake-jack-harlow-odell-beckham-jr|title=From Viral Skits to Music Videos: Druski Is Hip-Hop's New Favorite Comedian|date=November 11, 2020|author=Blackburn, H. Drew|website=GQ}}</ref> His family introduced him to the genre as a child, as his parents watched popular comedians on television, such as Cedric the Entertainer and Dave Chappelle.<ref name="complexarticle1">{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/druski-profile-2021/|title=The Viral Life of Druski|author=Wicker, Jewel|date=September 27, 2021|website=Complex Networks|access-date=April 13, 2022|archive-date=April 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413043816/https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/druski-profile-2021/|url-status=live}}</ref>
Desbordes graduated from South Gwinnett High School.<ref>https://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/entertainment/comedy-star-druski-returns-to-south-gwinnett-high-for-back-to-school-event/article_8741d99c-8890-47e0-84ed-77df3614fa41.html</ref> He then attended Georgia Gwinnett College before transferring to Georgia Southern University. In interviews, Druski discusses experiencing depression while in college, leading him to stop attending classes, and instead watching YouTube videos. He cites Steve Harvey and Gary Vaynerchuk as influences during this time. He dropped out of college after two semesters. Originally a sports analytics major hoping to become a sportscaster, he later turned to comedy after encouragement from his classmates.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kulturehub.com/who-is-druski-internet-comedian/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201102221628/https://kulturehub.com/who-is-druski-internet-comedian/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=November 2, 2020|title=Who is Druski? The internet comedian reminding us to laugh again|author=Tambue, Louis|website=Kulture Hub|date=November 2, 2020 }}</ref><ref name="complexarticle1"/>
== Career == On October 2, 2017, Desbordes began posting comedic skits and content on his Instagram account under the handle "druski2funny", now Druski.<ref name="billboardelibert">{{cite web |last1=Elibert |first1=Mark |title=With Support From Jack Harlow & Drake, Druski Wants To Take His Comedic Chops to the Next Level |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/druski-interview-tour-drake-jack-harlow-1235187367/ |website=Complex |publisher=Penske Media Corporation |access-date=May 13, 2023 |archive-date=May 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513231212/https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/druski-interview-tour-drake-jack-harlow-1235187367/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In his early skits, he played a character named Kyle Rogger, a frat bro, a ruthless record label executive, and others.
On March 9, 2020, Desbordes made an appearance in the music video of Lil Yachty's song "Oprah's Bank Account".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://daquan.tv/music/watch-lil-yachty-drake-dababy-in-oprahs-bank-account|title=Watch: Lil Yachty, Drake & DaBaby in "Oprah's Bank Account"|author=Campbell, Mahlik|website=Daquan|access-date=April 13, 2022|archive-date=December 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205130349/https://daquan.tv/music/watch-lil-yachty-drake-dababy-in-oprahs-bank-account|url-status=dead}}</ref> On August 13, 2020, he was featured in the music video of Drake's song "Laugh Now Cry Later" featuring Lil Durk.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rap-up.com/2020/08/13/drake-lil-durk-laugh-now-cry-later/|title=Drake Drops New Single 'Laugh Now Cry Later' With Lil Durk|date=August 13, 2020|website=Rap-Up|access-date=July 8, 2021|archive-date=July 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210730013803/https://www.rap-up.com/2020/08/13/drake-lil-durk-laugh-now-cry-later/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="complex">{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2020/08/drake-new-song-laugh-now-cry-later-takeaways|title=6 Takeaways From Drake and Lil Durk's New Song "Laugh Now Cry Later"|last1=Skelton|first1=Eric|last2=McKinney|first2=Jessica|last3=Ritchie|first3=Matthew|website=Complex|date=August 14, 2020|access-date=August 16, 2020|archive-date=September 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200920153029/https://www.complex.com/music/2020/08/drake-new-song-laugh-now-cry-later-takeaways|url-status=live}}</ref> He would later connect with rapper Jack Harlow, opening and hosting shows for him.<ref name="deadline">{{cite web |last1=Grobar |first1=Matt |date=July 7, 2022 |title='Stargirl's Anjelika Washington, Migos Frontman Quavo, Druski & Tristan Mack Wilds Among Final 14 Set For Universal's Youth Choir Comedy 'Praise This' |url=https://deadline.com/2022/07/anjelika-washington-quavo-tristan-mack-wilds-more-join-comedy-praise-this-1235059604/ |access-date=May 13, 2023 |website=Deadline |archive-date=March 10, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230310230235/https://deadline.com/2022/07/anjelika-washington-quavo-tristan-mack-wilds-more-join-comedy-praise-this-1235059604/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On October 22, 2020, he made a cameo as a school bus driver in the music video for Jack Harlow's song "Tyler Herro".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Watch the Video for Jack Harlow's New Single "Tyler Herro" |url=https://www.complex.com/music/2020/10/jack-harlow-new-single-tyler-herro |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413053249/https://www.complex.com/music/2020/10/jack-harlow-new-single-tyler-herro |archive-date=April 13, 2022 |access-date=November 8, 2020 |website=Complex |language=en}}</ref> He also appears in videos for Jack Harlow's song "Churchill Downs", featuring Drake, and Chlöe and Latto's music video for "For the Night".<ref name="rollingstone">{{cite magazine |last1=Paul |first1=Larisha |title=Chlöe and Latto Offer a Lifetime of Late Nights on New Single 'For the Night' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/chloe-bailey-latto-for-the-night-1234619822/ |magazine=Rolling Stone |date=October 28, 2022 |access-date=May 13, 2023 |archive-date=May 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513234144/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/chloe-bailey-latto-for-the-night-1234619822/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
In 2021, Druski created "Coulda Been Records" as an avenue for artists to join his Instagram Lives, usually resulting in him teasing them throughout their appearances.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/407383-druski-hosts-hilarious-try-outs-for-coulda-been-records-news|title=Druski Hosts Hilarious Try Outs For Coulda Been Records|website=HotNewHipHop|author=Galindo, Thomas|date=December 27, 2021}}</ref> Miami Dolphins wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. struck up a friendship with Druski upon finding his videos, and invited the comedian to stay at his home during the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref name="gqarticle1"/> Druski was an opening act for J. Cole and 21 Savage's The Off-Season Tour throughout September and October 2021.<ref name="The Source 2021">{{cite web | title=Druski Announced as Host of J. Cole's 'The Off-Season' Tour | website=The Source | date=September 21, 2021 | url=https://thesource.com/2021/09/21/druski-announced-as-host-of-j-coles-the-off-season-tour/ | access-date=February 14, 2023 | archive-date=February 14, 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230214161934/https://thesource.com/2021/09/21/druski-announced-as-host-of-j-coles-the-off-season-tour/ | url-status=live }}</ref> Also in October, Desbordes satirically offered Meek Mill to sign onto Coulda Been Records after Meek Mill said that he did not get paid for his music.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.65482/title.meek-mill-druski-coulda-been-records-offer|title=Meek Mill Gets Hilarious Offer From Druski Following Label Rant|author=Elibert, Mark|date=October 28, 2021|website=HipHopDX|access-date=April 13, 2022|archive-date=April 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413221645/https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.65482/title.meek-mill-druski-coulda-been-records-offer|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/401424-druski-invites-meek-mill-to-coulda-been-records-in-response-to-label-complaints-news|title=Druski Invites Meek Mill To Coulda Been Records In Response To Label Complaints|author=Robinson, Joshua|date=October 27, 2021|website=HotNewHipHop|access-date=April 13, 2022|archive-date=April 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413221645/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/druski-invites-meek-mill-to-coulda-been-records-in-response-to-label-complaints-news.141722.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/druski-invites-meek-mill-to-join-coulda-been-records-amid-label-disputes/|title=Druski Jokingly Responds to Meek Mill Publicly Airing Out Financial Issues With Label|date=October 27, 2021|author=Rose, Jordan|website=Complex Networks|access-date=April 13, 2022|archive-date=April 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413221645/https://www.complex.com/music/druski-invites-meek-mill-to-join-coulda-been-records-amid-label-disputes/|url-status=live}}</ref>
Desbordes opened for Chris Brown and Lil Baby on the One of Them Ones tour in the summer of 2022.<ref name="complexarticle2">{{cite web |last1=Callas |first1=Brad |title=Druski Announces Dates for First Headlining Comedy Tour, Hosts Auditions for Supporting Talent |url=https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/druski-coulda-woulda-shoulda-comedy-tour-dates |website=Complex |access-date=May 13, 2023 |archive-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514003630/https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/druski-coulda-woulda-shoulda-comedy-tour-dates |url-status=live }}</ref>
He headlined his first comedy tour, "Coulda Woulda Shoulda", in March 2023.<ref name="billboardelibert"/> The tour featured a mixture of traditional stand-up comedy and live auditions as part of his Coulda Been Records series.
In fall 2024, Druski launched ''Coulda Fest'' with a sold-out show at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The concept was later expanded into a 10-city arena tour in 2025, with all dates reportedly sold out. The tour featured musical performances by Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Lil Yachty, Jack Harlow, Chief Keef, G Herbo, BigXthaPlug, Soulja Boy, Young M.A, Shaboozey, Rod Wave & more.
In 2025, Forbes magazine ranked Druski #9 on its top creators list, after the comedian earned $14 million that year.<ref name="kirk">{{cite news|title=Grok Misidentifies Druski’s Erika Kirk Spoof As The Real Person|date=March 26, 2026|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2026/03/26/grok-misidentifies-druskis-erika-kirk-spoof-as-the-real-person/|publisher=Forbes|accessdate=March 28, 2026}}</ref> On February 5, 2026, Druski caused controversy at the 15th NFL Honors while announcing the recipient of the 2025 AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year award. While presenting the award alongside Barry Sanders, Druski mispronounced the last name of the winner, Jaxon Smith-Njigba of Seattle Seahawks, saying "The winner decided not to pull up tonight. So, I guess on his behalf, uh, Jaxon Smith-N-nuh-nuh-jigba, Ni-Nigga-buh. Nigga-buh. Nuh-jee? Nuh-jee-buh, JSN!"<ref>{{cite web|last1=Vesely|first1=Sophia|title=Comedian Druski draws criticism for mispronouncing JSN’s name at Super Bowl honors show|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/comedian-druski-draws-criticism-for-mispronouncing-jsns-name-at-super-bowl-honors-show/|website=Seattle Times|access-date=February 7, 2026|archive-date=February 7, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260207031632/https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/comedian-druski-draws-criticism-for-mispronouncing-jsns-name-at-super-bowl-honors-show/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Krishnamurthy|first1=Aaditya|title=Comedian Druski causes controversy with his pronunciation of Jaxon Smith-Njigba at NFL Honors|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/comedian-druski-causes-controversy-pronunciation-110000288.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMTc6bddfeCR4J90e1gZmR8NOxSN9fZiAZ1Gkm6SgCa6cKC6L9mQR49yXk01n03LDLMNSbCxFwM6c3Qz4qwWF9lA6OLAj1ZIqottTalVhOUgutJuleMe9PGKK9C2xWokW-K82BKKuUut-gs0SVSETLOQAM6F7UkFOAsR8rswibcZ|website=Yahoo Sports|access-date=February 7, 2026}}</ref>
In March 2026, Druski released a viral video where he seemingly appeared as Erika Kirk, the CEO of Turning Point USA. The video received more than 100 million views within two days of its release, while also causing controversy.<ref>{{cite news|date=March 27, 2026|title=Erika Kirk Hasn't Said a Word About Druski's 110-Million-View Parody. Everyone Else Won't Stop Talking|url=https://uk.news.yahoo.com/erika-kirk-hasnt-said-word-075516660.html|accessdate=March 28, 2026|publisher=Yahoo! News UK}}</ref>
==Business ventures== Desbordes launched his 4lifers entertainment company in 2023, which serves as the umbrella company for his business ventures, including live touring, TV, film, and web productions, merchandise, licensing, and Coulda Been Records.<ref name="insiderarticle">{{cite web |last1=Lynch |first1=John |title=Druski on staying 'that number one go-to guy for comedy,' and business advice from Drake |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/druski-interview-comedy-career-drake-2022-12 |website=Business Insider |access-date=May 13, 2023 |archive-date=May 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513233544/https://www.businessinsider.com/druski-interview-comedy-career-drake-2022-12 |url-status=live }}</ref>
===Endorsements=== Desbordes has appeared in numerous promotions. In April 2021, he appeared in the Squad Up The World | Call of Duty: Warzone Season 3 trailer, alongside Young Thug, Saweetie, Jack Harlow, Swae Lee and more.<ref name="complexwarzone">{{cite web |last1=Mahadevan |first1=Tara C. |title=Watch a Wild 'Call of Duty: Warzone' Season 3 Live Action Trailer f/ Young Thug, Gunna, Saweetie, and More |url=https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/call-of-duty-warzone-season-3-live-action-trailer-young-thug-gunna-saweetie |website=Complex |access-date=May 13, 2023 |archive-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514003629/https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/call-of-duty-warzone-season-3-live-action-trailer-young-thug-gunna-saweetie |url-status=live }}</ref> Druski then appeared in Beats By Dre 'It's the Music' TV commercial in April 2021. In the fall of 2021, Druski starred in Bud Light seltzer's national TV campaign. Desbordes also appeared in the Google Pixel Anthem spot, alongside stars Giannis Antetokounmpo, Candace Parker, Joel Embiid, Kelsey Plum, Jayson Tatum, Jalen Green, Taylor Rooks, Richard Jefferson and Simu Liu.<ref name="adagearticle">{{cite web |last1=Nudd |first1=Tim |title=Google Pixel Continues Its NBA Adventures With 'Greatest Watch Party' Film |url=https://adage.com/creativity/work/google-pixel-continues-its-nba-adventures-greatest-watch-party-film/2494101 |website=Adage |date=May 10, 2023 |access-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514003630/https://adage.com/creativity/work/google-pixel-continues-its-nba-adventures-greatest-watch-party-film/2494101 |url-status=live }}</ref>
In 2025, Druski starred in a campaign for T-Mobile as the company's "Chief Switching Operator," appearing in television commercials alongside Zoe Saldaña and Jeff Bridges.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Follett |first1=Gillian |title=Creator and influencer trends brand marketers need to know about right now |url=https://adage.com/influencers-creators/aa-trends-t-mobile-doritos-starface/ |website=Ad Age |publisher=Crain Communications |access-date=3 February 2026}}</ref>
Druski has also done commercial work for brands including 2K Sports, Amazon, American Express, Fanatics, Inc., EA Sports, Meta, PrizePicks, QuikTrip, Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, and Spotify.<ref name="VibeViaYahoo">{{cite web |last1=Sadler |first1=Armon |title=Sabrina Ionescu Stops By American Express X NBA 2K23 Gaming Lab, Talks Upcoming WNBA Season And Women's Empowerment |url=https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/sabrina-ionescu-stops-american-express-172500694.html |via=Yahoo |date=December 23, 2022 |website=Vibe |access-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514003627/https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/sabrina-ionescu-stops-american-express-172500694.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="thesourcearticle">{{cite web |last1=Grant |first1=Shawn |title=Rubin-Palooza: Michael Rubin's Super Bowl Party Features Performances from Travis Scott, Meek Mill, Lil Baby and More |url=https://thesource.com/2023/02/13/rubin-palooza-michael-rubins-super-bowl-party-features-performances-from-travis-scott-meek-mill-lil-baby-and-more/ |website=The Source |date=February 13, 2023 |access-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-date=March 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322160704/https://thesource.com/2023/02/13/rubin-palooza-michael-rubins-super-bowl-party-features-performances-from-travis-scott-meek-mill-lil-baby-and-more/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="marketingdrivearticle">{{cite web |last1=Hiken |first1=Asa |title=Mtn Dew nets audio activation with basketball-themed podcast |url=https://www.marketingdive.com/news/mtn-dew-nets-audio-activation-with-basketball-themed-podcast/600195/ |website=Marketing Drive |access-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514003628/https://www.marketingdive.com/news/mtn-dew-nets-audio-activation-with-basketball-themed-podcast/600195/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="bloombergrelease">{{cite news |title=MTN DEW® and RUFFLES® Present The Block at NBA® All-Star 2022 |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/press-releases/2022-02-09/mtn-dew-and-ruffles-present-the-block-at-nba-all-star-2022 |website=Bloomberg |date=February 9, 2022 |access-date=May 14, 2023}}</ref> Druski has equity stake in Happy Dad Hard Seltzer, which he actively promotes across his content and live shows.<ref name="forbesarticle">{{cite web |last1=Ward |first1=Tom |title=From YouTube Pranks To Beverage Moguls: The Nelk Boys And Shahidi Brothers' Happy Dad Hard Seltzer Is A Huge Success |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomward/2023/04/10/from-youtube-pranks-to-beverage-moguls-the-nelk-boys-and-shahidi-brothers-happy-dad-seltzer-is-a-huge-success/?sh=35762acb7d9a |website=Forbes |access-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514003630/https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomward/2023/04/10/from-youtube-pranks-to-beverage-moguls-the-nelk-boys-and-shahidi-brothers-happy-dad-seltzer-is-a-huge-success/?sh=35762acb7d9a |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== Coulda Been Records === Desbordes launched Coulda Been Records in 2019, a satirical improv record label crafted for his Instagram Live talent-scouting show. Desbordes began the show in 2019 as a talent show where he sought out singers, dancers, and rappers, however, Desbordes remarked, it "turned out to be shit". In a pivot, he renamed the project "Coulda Been", and has subsequently turned the project into a record label. In creating the label, Druski has noted that he studied two inspirational figures, Suge Knight and Sean Combs. Coulda Been Records features Desbordes taking on a record label executive persona. Established artists and friends like Chloe Bailey, Drake, Jack Harlow, Ella Mai, Kodak Black, Chance the Rapper, Justin Bieber, Antonio Brown, 21 Savage, and Ice Spice frequently join Druski's talent show streams. Coulda Been Records Season 1 is an 8-10 episode series in which contestants compete to win a Coulda Been Records album deal.<ref name="complexarticlecouldabeen">{{cite web |last1=Blanchet |first1=Brenton |title=Ruski Is Serious About Coulda Been Records. Sort Of. |url=https://stories.complex.com/druski-coulda-been-records/ |website=Complex |access-date=May 14, 2023}}</ref>
=== ''Coulda Been Love'' === In February 2025, Druski premiered ''Coulda Been Love'', a satirical reality dating series, which airs on his YouTube channel.<ref>{{Citation |title=Coulda Been Love |date=2025-02-13 |type=Comedy |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35672900/?utm_source=chatgpt.com |access-date=2025-04-17 |others=Drew 'Druski' Desbordes, Caleb Pressley, Young M.A |publisher=ASK Media Productions, Janoffilms}}</ref> The show is a parody of the dating game show format, with Druski as the bachelor seeking love from a diverse group of contestants. The series is known for its comedic approach, exaggerated scenarios, and unique characters.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-03-04 |title=Druski's "Coulda Been Love" Couldn'ta Been Better |url=https://www.hercampus.com/school/ohio-u/druskis-coulda-been-love-couldnta-been-better/?utm_source=chatgpt.com |access-date=2025-04-17 |language=en-US}}</ref> The first season concluded in March 2025 with over 100 million views, and was followed by a reunion episode.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Eclarinal |first=Aeron Mer |date=2025-04-09 |title=Druski's Coulda Been Love Reunion Is Confirmed: Here's Everything We Know |url=https://thedirect.com/article/coulda-been-love-reunion-druski-confirmed |access-date=2025-04-17 |website=The Direct |language=en |archive-date=April 23, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250423023158/https://thedirect.com/article/coulda-been-love-reunion-druski-confirmed |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Television and film== Desbordes made his film debut in 2023, having a cameo in ''House Party''. He played a supporting character in ''Praise This'' (2023), directed by Tina Gordon Chism.<ref name="timearticle">{{cite web |last1=Lang |first1=Cady |title=All the Cameos You Might Have Missed in House Party |url=https://time.com/6246681/house-party-cameos/ |website=Time Magazine |date=January 13, 2023 |access-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-date=September 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230929150643/https://time.com/6246681/house-party-cameos/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="InsiderArticleFilm">{{cite web |last1=Barnaby |first1=Lane |title=Comedian and 'Praise This' star Druski says appearing in his first major movie was 'mind-blowing': 'I thought it'd be years before I'd get my own trailer' |url=https://www.insider.com/comedian-druski-starring-praise-this-movie-mind-blowing-2023-4 |website=Insider |access-date=May 14, 2023}}</ref> Drew was also featured in the final season of ''Grownish''. In 2025, Druski presented the award for Best Team at the 2025 ESPY Awards.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Brown |first1=Preezy |title=The Most Fashionable Moments From 2025 ESPY Awards |url=https://www.vibe.com/gallery/most-fashionable-moments-2025-espy-awards-1235086941/ |website=Vibe |publisher=Eldridge Industries |access-date=3 February 2026}}</ref> In 2026, he served as a commentator throughout season 29 of ''The Voice''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-23 |title=Druski Has Joined The Voice! Here’s What the Comedian Will Be Doing in Season 29 |url=https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/druski-joins-the-voice-season-29-as-first-ever-commentator |access-date=2026-02-27 |website=NBC |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Personal life == Desbordes is Catholic.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=ZZZb6i4UN1eHG5DT&v=ImrJZDzGl54&feature=youtu.be |title=Baptist vs Catholic #shorts #theovon #druski #christian |date=April 3, 2024 |last=PodClips |access-date=August 27, 2024 |via=YouTube}}</ref>
==Videography== {| class="wikitable sortable" |+List of music video appearances ! Year ! Artist ! Title ! Role |- | 2020 | Lil Yachty and DaBaby featuring Drake | "Oprah's Bank Account" | Himself |- | 2020 | Drake featuring Lil Durk | "Laugh Now Cry Later" | |- | 2020 | Jack Harlow | "Tyler Herro" | Bus Driver |- | 2022 | Jack Harlow featuring Drake | "Churchill Downs" | Himself |- | 2022 | Chlöe and Latto | "For the Night" | |- |2024 |Rod Wave |“Passport Junkie” |Himself |- |2025 |Fuerza Regida |"GodFather" | |}
== Awards and nominations == {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" !Year !Ceremony !Category !Work !Result !{{Ref.}} |- |2024 |The Streamer Awards |Best Streamed Collab |Sleepover Stream with Kai Cenat & Kevin Hart |{{won}} |<ref name=":9">{{Cite magazine |last=DeSena |first=Gabby |date=December 8, 2024 |title=Recap: All 2024 Streamer Awards Winners |url=https://www.si.com/esports/news/all-2024-streamer-awards-winners |access-date=December 8, 2024 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en-US |archive-date=December 8, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241208202344/https://www.si.com/esports/news/all-2024-streamer-awards-winners |url-status=live }}</ref> |}
== Tours == * Coulda Woulda Shoulda (2023)
== References == {{reflist}}
== External links == * [https://4lifersworld.com// Druski's website] * {{IMDb name|name=Druski|id=11926377}}
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