Age, Biography and Wiki
Big DS (Marlon G. Fletcher) was born on 29 July, 1971 in South Ozone Park, Queens, New York City, New York, US, is an American rapper and record producer. Discover Big DS's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 31 years old?
| Popular As |
Marlon G. Fletcher |
| Occupation |
Rapper
record producer |
| Age |
31 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
29 July, 1971 |
| Birthday |
29 July |
| Birthplace |
South Ozone Park, Queens, New York City, New York, US |
| Date of death |
22 May, 2003 |
| Died Place |
N/A |
| Nationality |
United States
|
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Big DS Height, Weight & Measurements
At 31 years old, Big DS height not available right now. We will update Big DS's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Big DS Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Big DS worth at the age of 31 years old? Big DS’s income source is mostly from being a successful Rapper. He is from United States. We have estimated Big DS's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Rapper |
Big DS Social Network
Timeline
Marlon G. Fletcher (July 29, 1971 – May 22, 2003), better known under his stage name Big DS, was an American rapper and record producer from Queens, New York.
He was co-founder of the hardcore rap group Onyx.
In 1988, after graduating from school at the age of 17, Fredro Starr created the rap group Onyx along with his schoolmates Big DS and Suavé (also known as Sonny Seeza).
Big DS came up with the name for the group, he named it after the black stone Onyx.
They began to make the first demos in the basement of B-Wiz with drum machine beats from an SP-12.
In 1989, Onyx signed Jeffrey Harris as their manager, who helped them secure a contract with the label Profile Records.
In 1990, at York Studio in Brooklyn, they recorded their first single, "Ah, And We Do It Like This", which was released to low sales on April 25, 1990, on Profile.
Big DS and Suave first met Jam Master Jay at Rev Run's wedding in 1990.
They met again in a traffic jam at The Jones Beach GreekFest Festival on July 13, 1991.
Jay gave them about two months to get a demo, but Suave and Big DS couldn't make it to the studio to record the demo.
They were replaced on the demo by Fredro Starr's cousin, Sticky Fingaz, who at that time was pursuing a solo career under the name Trop.
Fredro and Jones recorded two records for the demo, "Stik 'N' Muve" and "Exercise", which Jam Master Jay liked enough to sign the group to his label, JMJ Records.
As a part of Onyx Big DS released one album "Bacdafucup" and 8 singles on JMJ Records and featured on 1993's Judgment Night (soundtrack).
As a part of Onyx Big DS was nominated as "Rap/Hip-Hop New Artist" on American Music Awards of 1994 and won "Best Rap Album" on 1994 Soul Train Music Awards.
Fletcher was born in South Ozone Park, Queens, New York City, New York.
He studied at John Adams High School (Queens).
Big DS left the group in 1994 to start a solo career.
Big DS founded his own label Illyotic Music and started producing music.
After recording a few demos, Big DS sent them to Jimmy Iovine, co-owner of Interscope Records, in the hope of signing a contract with his label for the release of the album.
On May 22, 2003, Big DS died in a hospital in Queens after receiving chemotherapy as a result of lymphatic cancer at 31 years old.
