Age, Biography and Wiki
Da Grin (Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun) was born on 25 October, 1984 in Ogun State, Nigeria, is a Nigerian rapper (1984-2010). Discover Da Grin'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 25 years old?
| Popular As |
Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun |
| Occupation |
Rapper, singer |
| Age |
25 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
25 October, 1984 |
| Birthday |
25 October |
| Birthplace |
Ogun State, Nigeria |
| Date of death |
22 April, 2010 |
| Died Place |
Mushin, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Nationality |
Nigeria
|
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Da Grin Height, Weight & Measurements
At 25 years old, Da Grin height not available right now. We will update Da Grin'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 |
Da Grin Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Da Grin worth at the age of 25 years old? Da Grin’s income source is mostly from being a successful Rapper. He is from Nigeria. We have estimated Da Grin'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 |
Da Grin Social Network
Timeline
Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun, also known as Dagrin (25 October 1984 – 22 April 2010), was a Nigerian rapper from Ogun, Nigeria.
In 2009, He released his second studio album called C.E.O. (Chief Executive Omoita).
In 2010 he was nominated for the Nigerian Entertainment Awards for Best Album (C.E.O.), Hottest Single "Pon Pon Pon", Best Rap Act and Best Collaboration with vocals.
His album C.E.O. (Chief executive Omota English: Chief Executive Thug) won the Hip hop World Award 2010 for best rap album.
From it came the singles "Pon Pon Pon", and "Kondo".
Dagrin worked with other Nigerian artists such as Y.Q, 9ice, M.I, Iceberg Slim, Omobaba, Terry G, Ms Chief, Owen G, K01, code, MISTAR DOLLAR, TMD entertainment, Omawumi, Chudy K, Bigiano, and Konga.
His third studio If I Die was released posthumously One of the song he sang from the album If I Die. was If I Die.
Da Grin was cited as one of the pioneers of dialect rap singers of Yoruba language and Pidgin in Nigeria.
Nigerian journalist, Idoko Salihu of Premium Times stated that "Da Grin was a rapper who revolutionised the Nigerian rap industry, he infused English with his native dialect".
M.I. released "End of Time" tribute to Da Grin after the rapper's demise in 2010.
'Nigerian All Stars' which included Sheyman, Ruggedman, Banky W., Omawunmi, Lord of Ajasa, Tony Tetuila and a host of others released "My Pain", a tribute to Da Grin after his death.
Olaonipekun had an accident on April 14, 2010 & died 8 days later at the age of 25 on 22 April, 2010 after a vehicle accident in Lagos, Nigeria.
A film of his life entitled Ghetto Dreamz was produced in April 2011.
He is recognized for paving the way for indigenous rap in Nigeria.
He is widely considered one of the greatest Nigerian rappers of all time.
Olaonipekun's home was in Meiran, Alagbado, Lagos State.
He released his first studio album ‘Still On The Matter’.
Rapper Olamide released "Tribute to Dagrin" in 2011.
Musicians who regard Da Grin as influence on their careers includes Olamide, CDQ, Reminisce, Oladips, YQ etc.
A film of his life Ghetto Dreamz, starring Trybson Dudukoko and Doris Simeon-Ademinokan as his girlfriend has been made and was released in April 2011.
