Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels

Biography

Darryl "DMC" McDaniels is a founding member of the hip-hop group RUN-D.M.C., considered one of the pioneers of hip-hop culture. Born May 31, 1964, in Hollis, Queens, New York, he was raised by foster parents before being adopted and later attending St. John's University. As a rapper, DMC is known for his early influences from rock and folk music, which eventually led him to discover hip hop in the 1970s.