The search reignited jokes over the Michigan native’s nickname: “Doo Doo Rubbish.”
DDG known as out Apple Music on Thursday (July 3) after customers observed that typing the poop emoji into the platform’s search bar pulled up his music alongside novelty songs like “The Poop Track,” prompting the rapper to demand solutions.
“Who at Apple Music trolling me since I dropped my new tune?” he posted on X, previously Twitter, together with crying emojis. “Apple Music repair this gang.”
who at apple music trolling me since i dropped my new tune? 😭😭😭 @AppleMusic repair this gang pic.twitter.com/cvHl7LU6dI
— DDG (@PontiacMadeDDG) July 3, 2025
The weird search consequence surfaced the identical day he launched a brand new observe, including insult to damage. He later reposted a screenshot from Pop Crave exhibiting the identical emoji-linked outcomes and added, “Noooooo not on the identical day I drop my tune.”
The emoji mishap reignited a long-running web joke that DDG’s initials stand for “Doo Doo Rubbish,” a nickname first launched by YouTuber SoLLUMINATI in June 2023. The phrase rapidly caught on and have become a meme, particularly after Spotify searches for “💩💩” additionally led to DDG’s artist web page.
The trolling didn’t keep on-line. Throughout Dream Con, a person known as DDG “Doo Doo Rubbish” to his face, which led to a scuffle involving his brother DuB. The altercation was caught on video and later cited in court docket throughout DDG’s custody battle with actress and singer Halle Bailey.
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Regardless of the meme’s persistence, DDG has repeatedly clarified that his stage title is just an abbreviation of his full title, Daryl Dwayne Granberry. He’s addressed the ridicule with a mixture of sarcasm and irritation, usually responding on to the jokes on social media.
Apple Music has but to challenge an announcement concerning the emoji search glitch.
DDG, a Michigan native, first gained consideration on YouTube earlier than transitioning into music. Identified for mixing rap with melodic hooks, he’s constructed a large following via each his tracks and on-line presence. The emoji search challenge was nonetheless lively as of Friday (July 4).
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