‘I’m Geekin’ performer DDG likely had fans wondering if he was living up to the title of his 2023 hit single when he took to the latest episode of the ‘No Ordinary Podcast’ to give a polarizing take on people with 9-to-5 jobs.

 

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In a clip that’s gone viral since its arrival to the Web on September 20 (seen above), the YouTuber-turned-rapper ruffled feathers with his commentary on the pursuit of entrepreneurship.

“A 9-to-5 should only be used to fund your own [business]. I don’t think nobody should ever get a job and say, ‘I’m gon be the 10 year best employee of the year. Nobody should ever think that,” the 26-year-old said before sharing, “I tell people all the time, you can’t be stuck in no 9-to-5. It’s nothing wrong with a 9-to-5, but it’s like what you doing with the 9-to-5. You shouldn’t be working a 9-to-5 to take care of your [life] for the rest of your life,” 

Beyond sparking quite the debate on social media, his statement incited backlash from many who found it insensitive while others found it uninformed.

In the comment section of The Shade Room post, DDG (born Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr.) tried to clarify his controversial take.

“ima former TJ Maxx & Kroger employee & i used my checks to invest in myself. it’s just my opinion off experience. ain’t nun wrong working a 9-5 if that’s what u wanna do. this is motivation for the folks who wanna be a boss. watch “No Ordinary” Podcast on YouTube ,” he wrote.

Doubling down, Granberry took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to further explain.

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