DIS IS HIP HOP. COM: 2019

DJ Da Don,

born Djoudrjy Chiffra, is an artist and super producer. Born September 21, 1988 in

Haiti, it wasn’t long before his parents emigrated to the musically and culturally diverse melting

pot known as Miami, Florida. Years later he moved to the murder capital of the United States,

where he began to run around with the likes of company such as Chief Keef, Lil’ Reese, and

other

affluent members of the street gang “300.” DJ, as he’s known by those close to him, was

headed

down a similar path of destruction like many Chicago youth residing on the Southside—until he

was introduced to a producer from 300 by the name of Young Chop (born Tyree Pittman).

Absorbing game from the young rapper, producer, and record executive, it wasn’t long before

began showing interest in the music industry.

In 2011, he started working on his own music, crafting beats for Chicago rappers like Sosa, Lil’

Durk, and more. Influenced by his upbringing in the streets, he resonated with artists such as

Rick Ross, Young Jeezy, and Gucci, rappers who masterfully cultivated hood tales from their

own

authentic experiences. Grounded by his Haitian heritage, DJ Da Don used that as a means of

establishing connections with other Haitian-American producers, artists, and promoters. Over

the course of his career, he’s accumulated producer credits from global artists such as

Moneybagg Yo, NBA Youngboy, and Tee Grizzley, just to name a few.

With one of his many goals being to put producers from the Midwest on the map, he also

desires

to get back to his Miami roots by incorporating elements found in tracks by Miami natives like

Trina, Ice Billion Berg, and Ball Greezy. DJ Da Don has been featured in publications such as

“On

The Come Up Magazine,” and has built up an impressive organic following on Instagram. His

secret? Being a genuine person and fostering meaningful relationships with the artists he’s

worked with. This sense of relatability has landed him access on tours featuring Lil’ Durk, Yella

Beezy, and Da Baby. So, who is DJ Da Don On Da Track?

The world is about to find out.

Cops say Kodak and 2 others attempted to enter the U.S. at the Lewiston-Queenston International Bridge in a Cadillac Escalade with a temporary California registration. They say Kodak was the driver, and officers discovered weed on him ... after further inspection of the vehicle they also found a Glock 9mm pistol which was undeclared by anyone in the Escalade. There was also a Porsche traveling with Kodak's team with 3 other individuals. The driver of the Porsche copped to having 2 loaded handguns and a third was found in the trunk ... aaaand more marijuana. Stetson President and Madarrow Smith were both arrested for criminal possession of a weapon ... Jeantony Saintmelus -- who was driving the Porsche -- was booked for criminal possession of a weapon and possession of marijuana. While Kodak never made it to his show in Boston ... his tour bus did, and angry fans surrounded it after getting word he was a no-show.

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