John Richard Whitfield, professionally known as D.C. Young Fly, is an American comedian, rapper, and host. He is best known for his roles in How High 2 (2016), and as a recurring cast member on the MTV improv comedy series Wild 'n Out (2015). He portrayed the episodic character Latavious in the third season of the Scream television series.
Trivia[]
- Was born in Atlanta, Georgia, much like the character he portrayed was.
- He starred in the buddy stoner comedy How High 2 (2016) opposite fellow rapper Lil Yachty, alongside actor Mike Epps and Jansen Panettiere.
- With Mike being supposedly related and sharing the same last name as actor Omar Epps, who portrayed Phil Stevens in Scream 2, and Jansen being the brother of actress Hayden Panettiere, who portrays Kirby Reed in Scream 4 and Scream VI.
- Starred in the Amazon Prime film Candy Cane Lane (2023) opposite Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Riki Lundhome.
- With Ellis Ross having co-starred alongside Anthony Anderson as married couple Dre (Anderson) and Rainbow Johnson (Ross) in the ABC sitcom Black-ish (2014-2022)
- Lundhome had portrayed Dr. Valerie Kimbott in Season 1 of the Netflix series Wednesday (2022-present), as the school appointed therapist of the titular character Wednesday Addams, portrayed by Jenna Ortega.
External Links[]
Follow DC Young Fly (@dcyoungfly) on Instagram
