Born on June 3, 1988, David Lawrence Brewster Jr. is an American rapper who goes by the name Dave East. His career started in 2010, but it wasn’t until the release of his eighth mixtape, Black Rose, in 2014 that he gained significant recognition. Fellow New York rapper Nas took notice of East’s talent and signed him to his label Mass Appeal Records that same year. The label later entered into a joint venture with Def Jam Recordings in 2016.
Profile Summary
| Full Name: | David Lawrence Brewster Jr. |
| Date Of Birth: | June 3, 1988 |
| Place Of Birth: | New York City, U.S |
| Children: | 2 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Occupation(s): | Rapper, Songwriter, Actor |
| Labels: | From The Dirt, Def Jam, Mass Appeal  |
| Net Worth: | $5 Million |
Early Life And Education
Dave East, born in NYC, grew up between East Harlem with his mom and Ravenswood with his aunt. He is of Bajan and Louisiana Creole descent.
Dave East was into sports at Springbrook High School near Washington, D.C., where he played AAU basketball with future NBA stars like Ty Lawson and Greivis Vasquez. He also bonded with Kevin Durant, now a Phoenix Suns all-star.
Career
In 2010, Dave East released his first mixtape, Change of Plans, which gained some local recognition. He went on to release more mixtapes like Insomnia, American Greed, Don’t Sleep, and No Regrets, showing his dedication to music. In 2013, East sold drugs intermittently in Harlem to support his music career, releasing his sixth mixtape, Gemini, in April of that year.
By 2014, East’s music had caught the attention of fellow New Yorker Nas, who eventually signed him to Mass Appeal Records. In 2014, East released Black Rose and then Hate Me Now in 2015, featuring guest appearances from Nas, Pusha T, Jadakiss, and Styles P.Â
He was also named a part of XXL’s Freshman Class of 2016 and released a joint EP with rapper Kur called Born Broke, Die Rich. East later signed with Def Jam Recordings and dropped the mixtape Kairi Chanel in 2016, featuring collaborations with Fabolous, the Game, Cam’ron, and more.
Dave East was chosen for XXL’s Freshman Class of 2016 alongside notable names like G Herbo and Lil Uzi Vert. He later performed at the BET Hip Hop Awards and signed a joint venture deal with Def Jam Recordings, leading to the release of his mixtape Kairi Chanel, which featured guest appearances from artists like Fabolous and 2 Chainz.
In early 2017, Dave East began acting with BET’s Being Mary Jane and starred in Puma commercials and Trina’s music video. He released EP Paranoia: A True Story and mixtape Karma with various collaborations.Â
In 2018, he released mixtapes Paranoia 2, Karma 2, and Beloved, and signed sponsorship deals. He ventured into film with roles in Beats and Wu-Tang: An American Saga. In 2019, he released the album Survival and collaborated on singles, embarking on his first world tour.
In March 2020, Dave East announced Karma 3, released in August to critical acclaim with a deluxe version later.Â
In July 2021, he released the collaborative album Hoffa with producer Harry Fraud. East also started a new business venture in his hometown.Â
In January 2022, he discussed upcoming projects with plans for a joint-album sequel with Styles P, a new solo project, and various collaborations in the works.
Personal Life
During his teenage years, East became involved with the Rollin’ 30s Harlem Crips, a faction of the Crips gang. After getting into trouble, he was incarcerated, where he embraced Islam and identified as a Muslim.Â
Dave East has two daughters named Kairi Chanel Brewster, born in 2016, and Kobi Chanai Brewster, born in 2020, from his relationship with Millie Colon.
Dave East Net Worth
Dave East’s current estimated net worth is reported to be around $5 million, reflecting the success and financial prosperity he has achieved in his career as a rapper and actor.
Discography
Dave East has released a diverse range of albums, mixtapes, EPs, and singles. Here are some of them:
Albums
- Paranoia: A True Story (EP, 2017)
- Survival (Album, 2019)
Mixtapes
- Karma (2017)
- Paranoia 2 (2018)
- Karma 2 (2018)
- Beloved (2018)
Singles
The Aces Anthem (feat. Maino, 2024)
Really wit Me (2020)
DiNero & Pesci (feat. Vado, 2023)
No Promo (feat. Ambezza,2023)
Collaborative Album
- Â Hoffa (with producer Harry Fraud, 2021)