Dee-1

David Augustine Jr., (born April 10, 1989) better known by his stage name Dee-1, is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana.

Early life

Hailing from New Orleans East, David Augustine attended Audubon Montessori School (currently Audubon Charter School) through 8th grade. He was a star basketball player at Ben Franklin High School as well as homecoming king his senior year. Ben Franklin High School is the most selective and academically rigorous public school in Louisiana.

Early career

Augustine began rapping while in high school. He began publicly performing while attending LSU. After graduating from LSU in 2008, he started teaching middle school math in Baton Rouge. By the end of 2008, he had released three mixtapes: It's Only Tha Beginning, Still We Rise and I Am Who I Am. Dee-1 has been featured in national media outlets such as CNN and Billboard Magazine. He has also received attention from Louisiana newspapers and music magazines. After two years of teaching, he resigned before the 2010-2011 school year to focus on his music as a career.