20 Things You Didn't Know About Danny Brown

There's a lot to learn about the Detroit veteran.

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It wasn't more than a few years ago that Danny Brown was still struggling to break through as a rap artist, and now the Detroit native is one of the most recognizable faces in the game. Credit that to his unwavering work ethic, bubbly personality, and a catalog of music that has only gotten better with each release. At 34 years old, Danny Brown still maneuvers through the industry with the pep of a newcomer, a fresh demeanor that makes it easy to appreciate his generally rocky road to success. And, for what it's worth, a pretty damn interesting one at that.

There are many dimensions to Danny Brown's life, whether it be his adolescent years, time on the streets dealing drugs, his start-and-stop rap career, and everything in between. Chances are you're probably aware of his infamous onstage incident in 2013, or that Danny recently repped D-Town to the fullest on "Detroit Vs. Everybody" alongside Eminem and Big Sean. Here are the more obscure Cliff's Notes on his life. From his early rap influences to his experimentation with drugs that have yielded interesting results, these are 20 Things You Didn't Know About Danny Brown.

20 Things You Didn't Know About Danny Brown

There's a lot to learn about the Detroit veteran.

As a child, Danny Brown learned how to talk by rhyming.

He lost his front tooth in sixth grade when he was hit by a car. He then chipped the replacement tooth while playing with his cousin.

There was a two-year period during Danny Brown's stint dealing drugs that he wouldn't leave his house without a gun.

He spent eight months in jail back in 2006 for violating probation.

He credits E-40 and Dizzee Rascal for influencing his style of rapping.

Listening to Ghostface Killah's music inspired Danny Brown to try cocaine.

Danny Brown's first rap name was Dee Luciano.

He got his start as one-third of the Rese'vor Dogs alongside his cousin Dopehead and Chip$.

When recording, Danny Brown always uses his first take.

He once slept through a date because he drank too much lean.

He says 50 Cent didn't sign him to G-Unit because of the way he dressed.

He always keeps at least one cat in his house because he's afraid of mice.

The first time Danny Brown took Adderall was when he introduced his signature high-pitched voice on “The Hybrid.”

He doesn't know how to drive.

Danny Brown once described Mac Miller as “the worst guy around.”

According to ScHoolboy Q, TDE tried to sign Danny Brown.

Danny Brown considers Old the second best rap release of 2013; Yeezus is No. 1.

Danny Brown's favorite album of all time is Forever Changes from Los Angeles rock band Love.

Danny Brown contributed to Grand Theft Auto V as a voiceover character.

He is working on a Dr. Seuss-style children's book.

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