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.

Run-DMC (also formatted Run-D.M.C., RUN DMC, or some combination thereof) was an American hip-hop group formed in Hollis, Queens, New York City in 1983 by Joseph Simmons, Darryl McDaniels, and Jason Mizell.

Mar 11, 2025 · Run-DMC, American rap group that brought hip-hop into the musical and cultural mainstream, introducing what became known as ‘new-school’ rap. Its members were Joseph Simmons (Run), Darryl McDaniels (DMC, or D.M.C.), and Jason Mizell (Jam Master Jay).

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Jan 24, 2020 · The rap and rock 'n' roll icons collaborated back in 1986 for the chart-topping hip-hop remix of "Walk This Way." Below, we detail all you need to know about Run-D.M.C., a.k.a. Joseph "Rev Run" Simmons, Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels, and …

May 8, 2024 · Discover Darryl McDaniels' journey from a book-loving student to a hip-hop icon in RUN-DMC, inspired by the early sounds of 70s New York.

Aug 29, 2023 · McDaniels co-founded Run-D.M.C., the first rap group to have their videos played on MTV, to earn a platinum record and to appear on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. Originally broadcast...

Feb 9, 2024 · Run DMC’s members were Darryl, Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons, and Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell, and when it comes to rap and hip-hop, they are pioneers that changed the game. Now, thanks to a...

Jun 12, 2023 · From shifting hip-hop's sound to curating an iconic rework of Aerosmith's "Walk This Way," we're diving into the career of rapper D.M.C. Run-D.M.C. are headlining New York's celebration of...

Darryl Matthews McDaniels was born on May 31, 1964, in Queens, New York. His birth parents are unknown. At the age of 3 months, Byford and Banna McDaniels adopted him. He attended Catholic schools in New York City and after graduation, he attended St. John's University in Queens, New York.