DDG recently had a casual conversation with Sexyy Red, during which he inadvertently revealed his real voice. The two were chatting for about 18 minutes when, at the 20:49 mark, DDG’s significantly deeper voice came out, surprising Sexyy Red and causing her to burst into laughter. DDG, from St. Louis, admitted that he usually hides his true voice because people often laugh at it, much like Sexyy Red did during their conversation.
In a vlog from last year, DDG opened up about his insecurities regarding his real voice. He expressed feeling insecure about exposing himself in that way, preferring to remain low-key. He shared that he tries to speak in a more “regular” tone to be more relatable to his audience, as he fears that using his deep voice may not be taken seriously and could come off as funny. DDG emphasized that he wants to be perceived as a serious musical artist and creator, avoiding being seen as a joke by using his deep voice.
Despite his fears of being ridiculed, DDG acknowledged that using his regular voice makes it easier for him to grow as an artist. He emphasized that he wants to be taken seriously by his audience and not be dismissed as a joke. By opening up about his struggles with his real voice, DDG hopes to connect with his fans on a deeper level and be more authentic in his interactions with them.