Hip-Hop Made Me: Big Baby D.R.A.M.

Big Baby D.R.A.M. is creating cookout-worthy tunes.

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Did You Know Big Baby D.R.A.M. Is From Germany?  - Shelley Marshaun Massenburg-Smith, known by the stage name D.R.A.M., is a German-bred hip-hop artist.(Photo: James Goulden Photography/Getty Images for SXSW) 

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You Might Know Him From Coloring Book  - D.R.A.M. worked with Chance the Rapper a lot on Coloring Book, adding his vocal to several songs. (Photo: Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Warner Music Group) 

He Had Us Hooked After Dropping 'Cha Cha' - He made his mark after getting signed to Atlantic Records and dropping the hit single "Cha Cha."(Photo: Atlantic Records, Empire Distribution)

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He Had Us Hooked After Dropping 'Cha Cha' - He made his mark after getting signed to Atlantic Records and dropping the hit single "Cha Cha."(Photo: Atlantic Records, Empire Distribution)

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This Song Played at All the Parties This Summer!  - D.R.A.M. and Lil Yatchty dropped the hit single "Broccoli" earlier this year. It was hard to attended a day party this summer without hearing this feel-good turn up song come on. (Photo: Atlantic Records, Empire Distribution)

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This Song Played at All the Parties This Summer!  - D.R.A.M. and Lil Yatchty dropped the hit single "Broccoli" earlier this year. It was hard to attended a day party this summer without hearing this feel-good turn up song come on. (Photo: Atlantic Records, Empire Distribution)

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He Made NYU Students' Day!  - D.R.A.M. was part of an annual mystery concert that NYU did for its students. (Photo: James Goulden Photography/Getty Images)

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He Has Beyoncé's Blessings!  - Back in 2015, Dram pulled up to Cleveland R&B radio station Z107.9 FM and they began playing "Cha Cha" as part of their weekend warmer, a campaign that eventually reached Beyoncé— who shared a video of her own version of the track. Way to go! (Photo: Brent Lewis/The Denver Post via Getty Images) 

D.R.A.M. and Young Thug Put That Work in Together!  - D.R.A.M. and Young Thug worked together on the single "Right Back." It was a critical moment in turn up music history.    (Photo from left: Paras Griffin/FilmMagic, Mike Coppola/Getty Images for BET Networks)

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D.R.A.M. and Young Thug Put That Work in Together!  - D.R.A.M. and Young Thug worked together on the single "Right Back." It was a critical moment in turn up music history.    (Photo from left: Paras Griffin/FilmMagic, Mike Coppola/Getty Images for BET Networks)

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Gahdamn!  - D.R.A.M. also released the hit "Gahdamn," which only further propelled his success. (Photo: Brent Lewis/The Denver Post via Getty Images) 

D.R.A.M. Dropped His Latest Hit This Summer!  - D.R.A.M kept the momentum of his success going with the release of "Cash Machine," which served as a follow up to his "Cute." Clearly, he's about making sure his money is straight. (Photo: Atlantic Records, Empire Distribution)

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D.R.A.M. Dropped His Latest Hit This Summer!  - D.R.A.M kept the momentum of his success going with the release of "Cash Machine," which served as a follow up to his "Cute." Clearly, he's about making sure his money is straight. (Photo: Atlantic Records, Empire Distribution)