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Don't miss Diggy tonight on 106 & Park!

Great Expectations - The teen lyricist drops his highly-anticipated debut album Unexpected Arrival today! It'll be the first album released in the Simmons family since his father Rev Run dropped Distortion in 2005.Tune into 106 & Park tonight as Diggy celebrates the release of his debut album, Unexpected Arrival at 6P/5C!(Photo by Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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Great Expectations - The teen lyricist drops his highly-anticipated debut album Unexpected Arrival today! It'll be the first album released in the Simmons family since his father Rev Run dropped Distortion in 2005.Tune into 106 & Park tonight as Diggy celebrates the release of his debut album, Unexpected Arrival at 6P/5C!(Photo by Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

He's Passing the Torch - Rev. Run and Diggy have gotta be the best father-son rappers of all time. Diggy is just getting started, but his talent and potential are undeniable. Run's catalog, meanwhile, needs no introduction. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

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Child's Play - When your dad happens to be a member of a seminal hip hop group (Run DMC), rapping is in the genes. That should expalin why Dig has been rapping since he was 5 years old. He messed around with the craft for years before taking it serious at 15 years old. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

He Blogs! - The young spitter uses his site, “Life of the Jetsetter,” to share his music and thoughts and give fans a glimpse of his superstar lifestyle.  (Photo by Michael Underwood/PictureGroup)

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He Blogs! - The young spitter uses his site, “Life of the Jetsetter,” to share his music and thoughts and give fans a glimpse of his superstar lifestyle.  (Photo by Michael Underwood/PictureGroup)

Diggy - Diggy chuckin’ up the deuces. 2011 BET Awards Radio Remote Room at The Shrine Auditorium June 25, 2011 Los Angeles, California.   Photo: Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup

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School Daze - Signing the deal and turning 15 was a turning point in Dig's life. The rap rookie went from a regular high school student to home-schooled artist, juggling coursework with a busy work schedule.  (Photo by Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)

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He's Single! - Something we’re sure young ladies across the globe can appreciate.(Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for IMG)

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Gettin' Diggy With It   - Dig's first performance on national TV was at the 2011 BET Awards, where he performed his debut single, "Copy, Paste." (Photo: www.diggyworld.com)

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Gettin' Diggy With It   - Dig's first performance on national TV was at the 2011 BET Awards, where he performed his debut single, "Copy, Paste." (Photo: www.diggyworld.com)

It's only natural that Diggy, with his interest in fashion and hip hop, considers fashion icon, entrepreneur, producer, and rapper Pharrell Williams one of his idols. Diggy, who has known the Neptunes frontman since he was 11, considers him to be a big brother as well. (Photo: www.kidult.com)

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It's only natural that Diggy, with his interest in fashion and hip hop, considers fashion icon, entrepreneur, producer, and rapper Pharrell Williams one of his idols. Diggy, who has known the Neptunes frontman since he was 11, considers him to be a big brother as well. (Photo: www.kidult.com)

In the Mix - After the success of a remix of Asher Roth's "She Don't Want a Man" that Diggy released on the Internet, the young lyricist decided to release his first mixtape, The First Flight, in December 2009.  

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In the Mix - After the success of a remix of Asher Roth's "She Don't Want a Man" that Diggy released on the Internet, the young lyricist decided to release his first mixtape, The First Flight, in December 2009.  

BBF - It's great to have friends in high places, and Young Simmons is friends with one of the biggest pop acts of the day—Justin Bieber himself. The Biebz notably showed up to support Diggy on stage at a Closer to My Dreams concert this past month. The pair have been hinting at a collaboration for a while.  (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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BBF - It's great to have friends in high places, and Young Simmons is friends with one of the biggest pop acts of the day—Justin Bieber himself. The Biebz notably showed up to support Diggy on stage at a Closer to My Dreams concert this past month. The pair have been hinting at a collaboration for a while.  (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

We Major Now - On March 22, 2010, the day after his 15th birthday, Diggy signed his deal with Atlantic Records. Don't miss Diggy's special performance on 106 & Park tonight as we all celebrate the release of his debut album Unexpected Arrival at 6P/5C!(Photo: http://twitter.com/#!/DIGGY_SIMMONS)

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We Major Now - On March 22, 2010, the day after his 15th birthday, Diggy signed his deal with Atlantic Records. Don't miss Diggy's special performance on 106 & Park tonight as we all celebrate the release of his debut album Unexpected Arrival at 6P/5C!(Photo: http://twitter.com/#!/DIGGY_SIMMONS)