Famous Dex
Dexter Tiewon Gore Jr. (born September 6, 1993), known professionally as Famous Dex, is an American rapper and singer from Chicago, Illinois.[1][2][3]
He rose to prominence in the mid-2010s through the SoundCloud rap scene, releasing mixtapes such as Never Satisfied and Dex Meets Dexter, the latter of which debuted at number 12 on the Billboard 200 in 2018.[4][5]
Dex's breakthrough came with singles like "Pick It Up" featuring A$AP Rocky and "Japan," which showcased his mumble rap style and contributed to his signing with 300 Entertainment.[6][7]
However, his career has been overshadowed by ongoing struggles with substance abuse, particularly codeine addiction, leading to multiple rehab admissions, onstage health incidents, and legal troubles including arrests for domestic violence, gun possession, and probation violations.[8][9][10]
Despite these challenges, Dex has continued releasing music, including the 2024 collaborative album Rich Forever 5, and has publicly claimed periods of sobriety as recently as mid-2025.[11][12]