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Famous Debo Back Story: bio, age, ethnicity, girlfriend, height, net worth
Famous Debo Back Story
Famous Debo’s career started in Summer 2017, when he, at age 14, posted his first comedy video to Instagram. He quickly built a following with short skits and dance clips. Now, looking at our timeline, he was still a middle schooler at this point.
But, anyway, his career turning point came in 2018 when he teamed up with friend Chris Gone Crazy to form the duo “Chris and Debo.” They released rap songs and viral dance videos that pushed his Instagram past 1 million followers.
He currently lives in Houston, Texas, with his girlfriend, Neisha.
Wiki Profile Rundown
- Real Name: Derrick Cummings
- Last Name: Cummings
- Birthday: March 6, 2003 (Born on a Thursday)
- Age: 22 Years Old (Creators)
- Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
- Nationality: American Citizen
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (Creators)
- Profession: Instagram Star
- Years Active: 2017 – Present
Early Life & Education
Famous Debo, whose real name is Derrick Cummings, was born on March 6, 2003, in Chicago, Illinois, and he is now 22 years old. He grew up as an only child in the city of Chicago and currently lives in Houston, Texas.
He started posting content to Instagram in his early teens; during his middle school years. He then graduated high school in 2022, at which point he was freshly 19.
Family Life & Ancestry
His mom’s name is Judah Cummings and she has appeared in some of his videos and photos, esp., on Instagram. Debo is an only child. He has African-American roots and follows the Christian faith.
Girlfriend
Famous Debo previously dated his ex-girlfriend, Benet Tyson, but they broke up. In March 2024, he started dating new girlfriend, Veneisha Johnson Loperin, known online as @Iiiamneishaa or Neisha.
Now, Debo’s girlfriend, Neisha, was born on February 16, 2006, and is currently 19 years old. Debo is three years older than her. They share their relationship in posts and videos.
Body Measurement
| Gender | Male |
| Body Type | Athletic Body Type |
| Height in feet | 5 feet 8 inches tall |
| Height in cm | 173 cm |
| Weight in kg | 70 kg |
| Weight in pounds | weighs 154 lbs |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Eye Color | Black Eye Color |
| Hair Color | Black Hair Color |
| Skin Color | Dark Skin Tone |
| Religion | Christian religion |
Career Timeline
Famous Debo started posting comedy videos on Instagram in August 2017. He used apps like Dubsmash and PicPlayPost to create short clips. His content mixed humor, dance, and everyday skits.
In 2018, he formed the duo Chris and Debo with his friend Chris_gone_crazy. They released rap songs like “Bring Em Out,” “I Like,” “Banana Head,” “Notifications,” “Designer Girl,” and “Lil MisBehave.” Their dance videos went viral on Instagram and YouTube. They launched a joint channel in May 2018 with over 20 thousand subscribers.
He collaborates often with rapper Brooklyn Queen, a Detroit native known for her song “Beat the Baby.” One of their top videos is the “Debo and Brooklyn Tub Prank.” Debo also works as an Instagram model and has endorsed brands like Sauce Avenue.
He started a solo vlog channel, DEBO VLOGS, in December 2022. It has 150k thousand thousand subscribers and features challenges, pranks, and daily life clips with over 13 million total views.
Net Worth & Social Media Stats
Famous Debo’s net worth is estimated at $480k thousand. He makes his money from Instagram sponsorships, music streams, YouTube ad revenue share, and brand deals.
- TikTok: @_famousdebo38, with 2 million followers & 52.5 million all-time content likes
- Instagram: @_famousdebo, with 1.5 million followers
- YouTube: @_FamousDebo, with 150K subscribers & 13.5 million all-time channel views
Rumors & Public Perception
Fans often ask if Famous Debo and Chris Gone Crazy are brothers because of their close bond and similar age. Chris Gone Crazy was born on January 20, 2003, so they are both 22 years old. But they are not related by blood nor are they brothers. They are just best friends and business partners. Their chemistry in videos and songs makes the duo feel like family.
Some viewers think their content is too wild or staged, but most see it as lighthearted fun. Debo keeps his personal life low-key outside of his relationship with girlfriend Neisha. He stays away from major controversies and focuses on comedy, music, and dance.
Fans like his relatable Chicago vibe and how he reps his city in posts. Overall, he is perceived as a positive, funny creator who grew, organically, from local skits to a full entertainment brand.
