D. Savage, born Dylan McCord in Queens, New York, in 1998, quickly rose to fame in the SoundCloud rap scene with his viral hit "30 Round Clip" in 2016. After signing a major-label deal, he continued to progress artistically, releasing mixtapes like D Phoenix and studio albums such as Mafia Musik.

His melodic yet edgy style garnered millions of streams for singles like "I Know" and "Opera," leading to the release of his debut studio album Trust No One in 2019. Subsequent projects like BPL and Mafia Musik showcased his growth as an artist, with the latter reaching number 16 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. D. Savage's latest releases include the singles "Mob" and "Empire," solidifying his status as a rising star in the rap scene.