Diggy Simmons is a talented American singer, actor, model, and rapper. He is popularly known as the son of a well-known American television personality and producer, and rapper, Joseph Simmons. His father is also known by the stage names Run, DJ Run, and Rev. Run.
Simmons gained further attention after his appearance in the reality television series “Run’s House.” He is also on the American sitcom series “Grown-ish.”
Bio & Nationality
Diggy Simmons was born on 21st March 1995 in Queens, New York, United States. His birth name is Daniel Dwayne Simmons III, and he was born to Justine Jones and Joseph Simmons. He was raised in a luxurious environment as his father is a well-known celebrity.
Simmons has American nationality and African-American ethnicity. Simmons’s uncles are also popular personalities. His uncle, Danny Simmons, is an abstract expressionist painter, and the other uncle, Russell Simmons, is the co-founder of Def Jam Recordings.
Who are Diggy Simmons’s brothers?
Diggy Simmons has one brother, Russell “Russy” Simmons II, aka Russy, the youngest son of the Simmons Family. He also appears in the reality tv show “Run’s House.” Simmons also has one half-brother from his father’s previous marriage named Joseph “Jojo” Ward Simmons, Jr. Diggy, and his half-brother, JoJo, appear together in the family show.
Quick Info
Nick Name
Diggy Simmons
Birth Name
Daniel Dwayne Simmons III
Birth Date
21st March 1995
Age 27 years old (as of 2022)
Birth Place
Queens, New York, United States
Current City
New York and Los Angeles
Father Joseph Simmons
Mother
Justine Jones
Siblings
Russell “Russy” SImmons II, aka Russy
Victoria Anne Simmons.(Died due to omphalocele)
Half Siblings
Joseph “JoJo” Ward Simmons, Jr.,
Vanessa Jean Simmons,
Angela Simmons
Uncle Danny Simmons
Russell Simmons
Education
N/A
Nationality
American
Ethnicity
African-American
Zodiac Sign
Aries
Height
5 feet 8 inches
174 cm
Weight
72 kg or 158.5 lbs
Hair
Dark Brown
Eyes
Dark Brown
Sexuality
Straight
Relationship
Young Lyric,
Destiny Thompson. Jessica Jarrell and
Chloe Bailey.
Children
None
Social Media
Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Profession
Singer, Rapper, Television Personality
Net Worth $3.75 million
Who are Diggy Simmons sisters?
Diggy had a younger sister named Victoria Anne Simmons. She was born through a cesarean surgical procedure and tragically died due to omphalocele, which leads the organs to develop outside of the body.
Additionally, he has two older half-sisters, Vanessa Jean Simmons, who is happily married to Michael Wayans and Angela Simmons.
Learn About Vanessa Simmons daughter, Ava Marie Jean Wayans.
Physical Statistics
Diggy Simmons is 27 years old as of 2022. He is a handsome man possessing 5 feet 8 inches which is about 174 cm, and weighs 72 kg or 158.5 lbs. Simmons has an athletic body buid and a straight sexual orientation.
Diggy Simmons’s girlfriends
Simmons has been in a relationship with several beautiful women in the past. He was rumored to be dating Young Lyric, Destiny Thompson, and Jessica Jarrell. However, he has been keeping his relationship secret for a while now.
In early 2020, there were rumors that Simmons was dating singer and actress Chloe Bailey. They were seen kissing during one of their secret date nights. However, neither of them confirmed their relationship. Simmons also rose another rumor about having a daughter after the rumor about his dating. However, it was also a baseless rumor.
Instagram and social media account
Diggy Simmons is active on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. He has accumulated over 1.7 million followers on Instagram(@diggysimmons). He has over 1.4 million followers on Twitter, where he goes by @diggy_simmons. He has been followed by popular singers such as Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, etc. Additionally, Simmons has gained many followers, with over 2.9 million. He goes by the name Diggy.
“Instagram can be a super distraction. I don’t allow it to overtake my life…..”
Despite having many followers, Simmons confessed in NY Times in 2015 that he is on a diet on social media.
Career
Diggy Simmons started his career through music. He signed the contract with Atlantic Records after his mixtape, “The First Flight,” became popular in 2009. He went on to release two more mixtapes, “Airborne” and “Past, Present(s), Future.” Simmons also released two albums, “Unexpected Arrival” and “Lighten Up.”
Following their music career, Simmons also made his appearance in several television series such as “The Start-Up,” “StartUp,” “The Plug,” and “About The People.” In addition, he gained success after making his presence in “Grown-ish” as Doug.
Net worth & Lifestyle
Diggy Simmons has a net worth of $3.75 million as of 2022. Born in a popular and famous family, Simmons has followed his father’s footsteps and found his fame and success.
Simmons has also launched his shoe line called Chivalrous Culture, which has also gained success.
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