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Darryl McDaniels

1964–

United States

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Darryl Matthews McDaniels (born May 31, 1964), also commonly known by his stage name DMC (or D.M.C.), is an American rapper and record producer. He is a founding member of the hip-hop group Run-DMC, and is considered one of the pioneers of hip-hop culture.

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