Best Rapper Cameos On FX’s “Dave”

Lil Dicky’s hit television series Dave has been airing since 2020 and has brought with it a host of exceptional cameo appearances. The series has seen Don Cheadle, Kourtney Kardashian, Marshmello, and even Brad Pitt appear as fictionalized versions of themselves, often for comedic effect. Of course, the series centers on Dave’s rise through the ranks of hip hop, offering an opportunity for many of rap’s finest contemporaries to make their mark. Throughout Dave‘s three seasons, dozens of rappers have popped up to interact with a fledgling Lil Dicky, as he progresses through such gauntlets as the Met Gala, the XXL Freshman cover, and a cross-country tour. Here are seven of the best rapper cameos in the series.

7. Trippie Redd

Unlike most of the other cameos in the show, Trippie Redd appears across several episodes of Dave and even takes Dave’s in-house producer and longtime friend, Elz, under his wing. As an established name in hip hop, Trippie Redd represents what Dave and his cohorts are trying to achieve while also serving as an intimidating figure the main cast is desperate to impress. In fact, Trippie is responsible for kicking off the plot of the Season 1 episode “What Wood You Wear,” after tasking Dave and Elz with babysitting his young and reckless nephew.

6. Rick Ross

If Trippie Redd represents a daunting force to Dave, Rick Ross is an untouchable leviathan in the series, a proverbial god amongst men. Ross appears in a brief but memorable role in the show’s third season, which sees him bestowing his massive and expensive diamond-studded chain upon Dave for safekeeping. Unfortunately, Dave is set up by a couple of thugs in Atlanta and must go through the wringer to ensure he doesn’t disrespect Rick Ross’s generosity by losing the chain. Eventually, Dave’s relationship with the Maybach Music pioneer paves the way for his success within the industry.

5. Doja Cat

Doja Cat never actually shared the screen with any of Dave‘s main cast members during her Season 2 appearance. However, her cameo says a lot about societal expectations of women and the mistreatment of artists within the music industry machine. In the episode “Somebody Date Me,” Doja Cat matches with Dave over the celebrity dating app Raya, and the two share a genuine connection over a weekend of texts. Unfortunately, Dave’s self-centered neuropathy results in him blowing his chances with the “Paint The Town Red” vocalist, as Doja’s constant work obligations prevent her from devoting 100 percent of her time to him.

4. Drake

The hype surrounding Drake’s appearance marked one of the biggest moments in the entire show, concluding the third season with a stunning and hilarious interaction. Drake and Dicky showcase a surprising amount of chemistry during the “One Dance” rapper’s brief appearance on Dave and serves as a punchline to a season-long arc about Dave’s ongoing quest for love. The only reason this cameo doesn’t top the list is because there is a bit of shaky green screen happening in the interaction, which suggests the cameo may have been filmed remotely. While Drake’s first stab at the show was a huge success, fans would surely welcome a chance to see the two rappers reunite in person with a proper cameo next season.

3. Killer Mike

Killer Mike appears in the same season 3 episode of Dave as Rick Ross and offers a similar awe-inspiring window into success. After spending the entire episode concerned that Killer Mike would not approve of his place in the rap landscape, Lil Dicky happens into a chance encounter with the Atlanta native and pours his heart out in the interest of securing his place in the culture. Killer Mike offers some genuine insight into black culture and the influence that certain elements of the Black experience have on hip hop and successfully convinces the ever-frugal Dave to make a sizable donation to a charitable organization.

2. Jack Harlow

Between the brown curly hair, the beard, and the complexion so white you could probably deep-fry him with a flashlight, Jack Harlow serves as something of an evil twin to Lil Dicky during his Season 3 appearance. Throughout the season, Dave finds himself burdened by unflattering comparisons to Jack Harlow, setting the stage for comedic exploration when they eventually meet up. Unlike many other rappers who appear too big to be aware of Dicky in the series, Harlow is all too familiar with his pale counterpart and was just itching for an excuse to drive Dave out of the Met Gala. The interaction is reminiscent of high school bullying in the silliest way possible.

1. YG

Legendary West Coast rapper YG appears in the very first episode of the hit FX series and offers Dave his first real shot at impressing the masses. For many fans who were not aware of Dicky’s music before watching the show, his on-the-spot freestyle, which he drops for YG and company, provides fans and critics alike to see that he truly has a mastery of bars. Over the course of just a few minutes, YG goes from dismissive of Dave to playfully ribbing him to being downright wowed by his lyrical and technical capability. In the end, YG agrees to do a song with Dave and collects a hefty sum for his collaboration. Of course, the episode ends without YG holding up his end of the bargain, leaving Dave to wonder if he’s just made a sizable investment or been scammed.

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Donald Glover Had A Definitive Answer When He Was Asked If He’s More Talented Than Lil Dicky

Oh boy. When Donald Glover appeared on Vanity Fair‘s ever popular lie detector segment with Mr. And Mrs. Smith co-star Maya Erskine to promote their new show, Erskine used the opportunity to bombard him with questions about another of his shows — and possibly start a new beef in the process.

Erskine asked Glover — who has also rapped under the stage name Childish Gambino — whether he thinks he’s “more talented” than another rapper-turned-comedy-television-auteur, Lil Dicky, whose show Dave received critical comparisons to Glover’s show Atlanta. Donald’s answer? An unequivocal “yeah.” The interview went live a while ago, but has resurfaced on Twitter and is generating some buzz.

He even acknowledged that “this is gonna start beef,” but stuck to his guns, saying, “I actually like him. I think he’s a really nice guy. I’m just conceited.” Erskine wouldn’t let him off the hook, though, asking, “Were you insulted when critics compared Dave to Atlanta?”

This is something he’s addressed in the past — and I was definitely one of those critics, albeit in less of a “these things are similar” kind of way — but he didn’t shy away from giving another affirmative answer. He explained, “Not because I think that Dave is bad. I actually think that Dave is a good show. I just don’t think they have a lot in common.”

They didn’t… but they kinda did. Both dealt with aspiring rappers getting roped into some truly surreal situations with dark humor, moments of tenderness contrasted with sharp social insights, and surprisingly accurate depictions of the recording industry day-to-day. Both were made by extremely successful rappers known for the comedic nature of their rhymes. And it certainly didn’t help that they were even aired on the same network, FX.

But okay, yeah, there were a lot of differences too. Dave‘s Lil Dicky is a neurotic egomaniac who alternately champions and torpedoes his unlikely career despite or with the support of his colorful cast of friends. However, in Atlanta, Glover played the manager for Brian Tyree Henry’s Paper Boi, who seemed to view rap as more of a means to an end — getting out of the hood.

The only way to resolve this? A rap comedy roast. Have it on FX. Let Erskine, Chloe Bennet, and Vince Staples judge. It’ll be great.

Donald Glover’s been embracing his spicy side lately, admitting recently that his 2018 hit “This Is America” was a low-key Drake diss and sparking a mini-beef between the two actors-turned-rappers. But it sounds like he was just getting started.

Donald Glover Says He’s More Talented Than Lil Dicky During Lie Detector Test

While promoting Mr. & Mrs. Smith in early February, Donald Glover ended up taking shots at Lil Dicky. When asked if he thought he was more talented than the rapper and Dave creator, Glover was brutally honest. “Yeah. I mean, I think he’s a really nice guy. I’m just conceited.” In the two weeks since the Vanity Fair video aired, things haven’t turned into an all-out beef between the two actors/rappers.

However, it’s not the first time that Glover has spoken on comparisons between his work and Dicky’s. In 2022, Glover told Interview Magazine that he “liked” Dave but it “bothered him” when it was compared to Atlanta. “You have to think of it like food. Dave is a good burger you should eat fast because the ingredients are fresh. [It’s a show] by a guy who didn’t study at a culinary school, but paid close attention to other burger spots and has the plug on good ingredients. I think in entertainment or art it’s important to know the difference between things. Like, Anthony Bourdain wasn’t pretentious, but he definitely knew the difference between a dry aged wagyu and a smash burger. Neither is better or worse than the other. They’re just different experiences,” Glover said.

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Donald Glover Claims Brad Pitt Gave Him No Advice For Mr. & Mrs. Smith

Meanwhile, prior to the debut of the show on Prime, Glover revealed the extent of the advice he was given by Brad Pitt. Glover revealed that Brad Pitt wasn’t exactly forthcoming when Glober reached for advice about reprising Pitt’s role in the upcoming TV reboot of Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Glover told The Tonight Show that the actor “Brad Pitted” his way through their interaction – being very charming but ultimately not saying a whole lot. Pitt also reportedly told Glover he’d “do a great job” but didn’t give anything more concrete than that.

In the interview, Maya Erskine also revealed that the studio was very keen to “sex it up” throughout the promotion of the show. However, Erskine revealed that this was something she struggled with because her “inner sexual animal” is a “worm”. It’s also an interesting direction, given how the show’s early marketing material portrays the couple as very business-minded and sexless.

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Is “Dave” Canceled? Lil Dicky Reveals Future Of Hit Comedy Show

Lil Dicky is unsure what the future holds for Dave, the hit comedy series partially based on his own life. Speaking in a recent interview, Lil Dicky revealed that working on music as a result of last year’s writer’s strike had made him “fall in love with making music again”. As a result, making music has become the focus of his creative endeavors for the time being. Furthermore, Lil Dicky specifically went out of his way to state that he wanted his music to reach the same level of same and exposure that he had found with Dave.

The third season of Dave, which aired in early 2023, currently holds a 100% critics rating and 87% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The show also ended on something of a cliffhanger, with Dave having ended his first tour as the headliner while also finding new love in his life. However, beyond Lil Dicky, it remains to be seen if FX and Hulu will renew the show for a fourth season amid the chaos and fallout of the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes last year.

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Lil Dicky Pitches Stephen A. Smith Cameo For Dave

While ESPN host Stephen A. Smith was not one of the third season’s myriad cameos, it’s an idea that Lil Dicky is not opposed to. Lil Dicky joined First Take to discuss Game 6 of the 2023 Eastern Conference Semis between the Sixers and Celtics. However, he also had the opportunity to showcase his creativity for story beats. That came when Molly Qerim asked him how he would incorporate Stephen A. Smith into the show.

“Off the top of my head, I don’t know… I’m thinking about the Sixers and the Celtics, I’m just imagining: What if I got into a little bit of a gambling situation with the wrong bookie, and I need the Sixers to win or my life could end? And I find myself knocking on Stephen A.’s door at like 3 a.m. and telling him that tomorrow on First Take, he’s gotta do something that really eviscerates Jayson Tatum, to the point where it’s a distraction for the team. Something like… kind of a modern day Celtic Pride.” Smith then added that Dave could kidnap Tatum before Smith saved the day. The idea is hilarious, blending shades of Uncut Gems with Dave’s tendency to make a situation worse when trying to fix it.

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‘Dave’ Has Been Paused At FX Networks, As Lil Dicky Wants To Pursue Other Projects

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Fans of Lil Dicky‘s semi-autobiographical show Dave are going to have to wait a bit for season four. Today (February 1), Variety reported that Dave has been paused at FX Networks.

The news arrives weeks after Lil Dicky, whose real name is David Burd, released the soundtrack album for Dave, titled Penith. The album also marked his first long-form audio release in almost nine years.

“After some back and forth, there are no current plans for a fourth season of Dave right now, as Dave Burd has decided to take an extended break to focus on music and other ventures,” FX said in a statement. “That does not rule out the possibility of doing something in the future. We love the show and sincerely appreciate the creative excellence Dave, Jeff Schaffer, the cast and crew delivered with every episode. We are excited that our partnership with Dave will continue as he develops future projects for us through his overall production deal with FXP.”

The show first premiered in 2020, telling the story of a fictional version of Dicky’s struggle to be taken seriously as a rapper. The third season, which premiered last year, sees Dicky on a cross-country tour, filming a documentary in hopes to find the love of his life.

“Making Dave has been and continues to be a dream come true,” said Dicky in a statement. “But there are other creative ventures that I am dying to pursue as well,” Burd said. “For the past 5 years, I’ve poured every fiber of my being into the show, and after three amazing seasons, this feels like a good time to press pause to give myself the bandwidth to do some of the other things I have always wanted to do. I am beyond excited about what I have planned for the future and am enormously appreciative of FX for their continued partnership.”

Lil Dicky Is On A Romatic Mission To Become ‘Mr. McAdams’ On A Special Song From The ‘Dave’ Soundtrack

In the third season of FX’s Dave, which premiered this past April, rapper Lil Dicky plays a fictional version of himself, navigating tour life and adjusting to fame. In a special episode this season, Dicky attends the MET Gala for the first time. Feeling like an outsider in the A-list crowd, Dicky steps out of the dining room and into the main hallways for a brief moment, where he meets actress Rachel McAdams.

Over the course of the subsequent episodes, the two develop a fling, inspiring Dicky to write a new single, “Mr. McAdams.”

“Mr. McAdams / Rachel they gon’ call me Mr. McAdams / I’ll take your name girl, facts / It’s insanely farfetched / I ain’t playing, why you think I’ve been rapping / To be Mr. McAdams, say yes,” Dicky rap sings on the song’s chorus.

Getting McAdams for this season of Dave was obviously a big ask. In an interview with Variety, Dicky opened up about taking risks with each episode, and how rewarding it was to watch pan out in real time.

“…I’m excited about where the show can go next,” said Dicky. “There’s so much room to grow for me personally, and for the character in the show and for the stories that we’re telling. And I feel very well-equipped to continue telling those stories.”

You can listen to “Mr. McAdams” above.

Penith (The Dave Soundtrack) is out 1/19/2024 via BMG. Find more information here.

Jack Harlow And Dave Embrace Their Status As Seasoned Professionals In Their ‘Stop Giving Me Advice’ Video

Worlds are colliding on Jack Harlow and Dave‘s new Lyrical Lemonade collaboration. Tonight (December 8), Louisville native Harlow has teamed up with UK rapper Dave on their breezy new cut, “Stop Giving Me Advice.”

On the song, Harlow reflects on a rapid rise to stardom. Having been through the motions of a hip-hop artist and pop star, Harlow already knows the game well, and is not here for anyone’s unsolicited input.

“Have you ever had to hide where exactly you reside? / Have you been to the Waffle House on Northside? / Have you ever made a popstar wanna be your bride? / Have you hugged someone and they cried? / Have you had your heroes sit you down and give you the guide? / Have you ever spoken somethin’ into existence / Or do you just talk about other people’s lives?,” raps Harlow on his verse.

While Harlow is still reckoning with the price of fame, Dave reflects on his past relationships, and how his lifestyle has affected those.

“You left somebody that you love at the bottom of a mountain? / ‘Cah they afraid to climb it, have you changed your climate? / Had her Insta’ and made her change to private? / Had her fly economy and make her change to private?,” raps Dave.

In the accompanying video, directed by Cole Bennett, the two rock black suits with vibrant yellow ties throughout a town, where they seem to be the only inhabitants.

You can see the video for “Stop Giving Me Advice” above.

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‘Dave’ Actor and Rapper GaTa Arrested for Domestic Violence

'Dave' Actor and Rapper GaTa Arrested for Domestic Violence

GaTa, most commonly known as Lil Dicky’s hypeman and friend on the show Dave, was arrested for domestic violence.

According to TMZ, police responded to a physical argument between two parties, which led to GaTa being arrested in Santa Clarita, CA. GaTa was released on a $100K bond and will have a later court date.

Speaking with TMZ, Gata’s lawyer says, “The entire incident between the parties is on video which I am in the process of providing to law enforcement. The video demonstrates clearly that Mr. Ganter did nothing wrong and, instead, tried to de-escalate the situation.”

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Dave And Tiakola Take You On A Global Tour With “Meridian”

Viral English hitmaker Dave, and budding French rap star Tiakola are ready to show you their international flare. This is the combo’s first ever pairing together and it is a total vibe from start to finish. The track is titled “Meridian” and it displays some excellent switching between different languages. There are three different ones to be exact which include English, French, and Yoruba.

Yoruba is spoken in the West African countries. Specifically Nigeria, Benin Republic, and parts of Togo and Sierra Leone. Therefore, this makes it one of the largest single languages in sub-Saharan Africa. Furthermore, Yoruba is also spoken in Cuba and Brazil. “Meridian” has an immaculate beat that possesses a Latin-American element to it. The subtle guitar looming behind the 808s adds another ear-catching element. Overall, Dave’s collaboration deserves it flowers and he took the time to recognize the special moment on his social media.

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The UK sensation showed his gratitude for Tiakola on his Instagram by posting part of the music video which was shot in New York and Paris. Dave captioned the post with, “MERIDIAN OUT NOW” along with United Kingdom and French flags. Tiakola also expressed his excitement for this song and scoring the big feature on his Instagram. He says, “@santandave thank you for this experience brother 🤍☝🏾” The two also released another track called “Special” which is also out now.

What are your initial thoughts on this brand new track, “Meridian,” by Dave and Tiakola? Did you recognize how many different languages these two were using? Should Dave and Tiakola collaborate more often? We want to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave all of your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the hottest new song releases and all of the latest breaking news around the music world.

Quotable Lyrics:

Big H on the belt, meridian
Whip obsidian, chick, Parisian
Ringside, box full of white like Dillian
Me and my Killy on form like Kylian

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Burna Boy And Dave Collab For “Cheat On Me”

The Afro-fusion expert Burna Boy is here with his seventh new single of 2023. This track is called, “Cheat On Me” and it was just released on August 22. It features the likes of Dave, the UK rap phenom that has blown up this year. The two have previously worked together on Dave’s smash hit “Location.” That track appears on Dave’s 2019 album PSYCHODRAMA, and it currently sits at over 456 million plays on Spotify. With that being said, it is no shocker that these two feel they can make another fire song in the studio.

Burna Boy might just have done it again with “Cheat On Me.” This new cut is very mellow and fun with a chipmunk soul-inspired production. The high-pitched vocals are on the intro and chorus, “Ah, and I couldn’t see, I was cheating on, cheating on me.” It also has Burna’s signature Afro-type rhythm that is very pleasing to the ears. Both he and Dave deliver emotional verses about having the finer things in life while being with those they care for the most.

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Additionally, there is also an accompanying music video for “Cheat On Me.” It shows both artists enjoying their time making the song in the booth and laughing it up. There is also footage of the two performing on stage at a concert together. There is a lyric in the song from Burna where he says, “Taking my n***** around the world,” and some shots of him in a jet and celebrating life with the people closest to him. That is always a nice sight to see and it pairs well with the vibe of the track.

What are your initial thoughts on this brand new track from Burna Boy and Dave, “Cheat On Me?” Out of their two collabs which one is your favorite? Do you think both need to work together more often? We want to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all the hottest song releases and the latest breaking news around the music world.

Quotable Lyrics:

If I ever said I loved you
Then I’ll always be by your side
If you call on me then I’ll slide
You already know we outside
And I know you go ride

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