Druski Look Back: From Hip-Hop’s Favorite Comedian to Billboard Cover Star | Billboard News

Druski hosted Billboard’s 2025 No. 1s Livestream while also gracing the cover of Billboard as the first comedian to be on the No. 1s issue. We break down his rise to success and the expansive ventures that led him to be a prolific comedian in hip-hop and social media.

Tetris Kelly:

Druski has become a household name. Billboard’s year-end livestream co-host is bridging the gap between comedy and music, and with his rolodex of hip-hop friendships, there’s no telling where he’s going next. Druski is one of the top content creators with a following of over 20 million-plus fans who can’t get enough of his hilarious skits on YouTube and social platforms. With Rolling Stone ranking him as the second most influential content creator of 2025, nobody is doing it quite like Druski.

Carl Lamarre:

I think with Druski, he’s been able to tap into different areas pretty seamlessly, especially in the new era where you don’t see a lot of comedians going on tour and integrating music acts. But it’s not even just hip-hop. He can touch any genre with ease, like he just teamed up with Fuerza [Regida] to do some merch for Coulda Been Records. So he’s been able to tap into every genre, every market, seamlessly, and that’s what makes him the star that he is.

Tetris Kelly:

Thanks to his multiple appearances on Justin Bieber’s album ‘SWAG,’ which topped Billboard’s R&B Hip-Hop Albums chart, and his Coulda Been Fest music and comedy tour, his star is continuing to rise, and he recently graced the cover of Billboard magazine’s No. 1s issue. You’re the first comedian ever to be on the No. 1s  issue. So, I mean, how’s that feel?

Druski:

Man, I feel good. Man, this is, this is a dope opportunity. This is, you know, this is Billboard. So this is big.

Tetris Kelly:

But how did he become hip-hop’s favorite comedian?

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