D.C. Young Fly

John Whitfield{{Cite web|author=I.V|title=DC Youngfly|url=https://improv.com/comic/dc+youngfly/|website=The Improv|date=October 20, 2016|access-date=September 20, 2024|archive-date=20 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920075630/https://improv.com/comic/dc+youngfly/|url-status=live}} was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, specifically within the city's West Side locale.{{Cite web|author=Joshua Eferighe|title=5 Things You Didn't Know About DC Young Fly|url=https://www.bet.com/article/kjp1z9/who-is-dc-young-fly|website=BET|date=October 5, 2021|access-date=September 20, 2024|archive-date=18 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240918200601/https://www.bet.com/article/kjp1z9/who-is-dc-young-fly|url-status=live}} His maternal parent was an educator at the middle school level.{{Cite web|author=Priscillah Mueni|title=Meet John Whitfield's mother, a middle school educator|url=https://briefly.co.za/facts-lifehacks/celebrities-biographies/174670-dc-young-flys-parents-what/|website=Briefly.co.za|date=December 8, 2023|access-date=September 20, 2024|archive-date=20 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920075630/https://briefly.co.za/facts-lifehacks/celebrities-biographies/174670-dc-young-flys-parents-what/|url-status=live}} He pursued his secondary education at Benjamin E. Mays High School.{{Cite web|author=Pinu|url=https://carreras.uwiener.edu.pe/alenews5/dc-young-fly-real-name.html|title=DC Young Fly Real Name: Unveiling The Man Behind The Comedy|website=GridNem|date=August 31, 2024|access-date=September 20, 2024|archive-date=20 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920075631/https://carreras.uwiener.edu.pe/alenews5/dc-young-fly-real-name.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite interview|author=Shirley Ju|title=DC Young Fly interview|url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2020-10-09/68474/7-dc-young-fly-facts-you-might-not-know|website=Revolt|date=October 9, 2020|access-date=September 20, 2024|archive-date=20 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920075630/https://www.revolt.tv/article/2020-10-09/68474/7-dc-young-fly-facts-you-might-not-know|url-status=live}}

Whitfield commenced his career in the entertainment industry as a comedian and thespian.{{cite interview|author=Justin D Jenkins|title=DC Young Fly: How Faith, Family, And Culture Inspired Growth|url=https://www.theqgentleman.com/post/2023-11-dc-young-fly-how-faith-family-and-culture-inspired-growth|access-date=September 18, 2024|website=TQGen|date=November 6, 2023|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922071157/https://www.theqgentleman.com/post/2023-11-dc-young-fly-how-faith-family-and-culture-inspired-growth|url-status=live}} In 2012, Whitfield hosted Gotham Comedy Live in New York City, with Jay Nog, Atheer Yacoub, and Fransisco Ramos in a special edition of the show.{{cite web|author=Starr Rhett Rocque|title=DC Young Fly: The Multi-faceted Star Lighting Up the Entertainment World & 'Celebrity Squares|url=https://www.bet.com/article/f7ll1f/dc-young-fly-the-multifaceted-star-lighting-up-the-entertainment-world-celebrity-squares|access-date=September 18, 2024|website=BET|date=October 16, 2023|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922071201/https://www.bet.com/article/f7ll1f/dc-young-fly-the-multifaceted-star-lighting-up-the-entertainment-world-celebrity-squares|url-status=live}} In 2015, Whitfield became a recurring cast member on the MTV improv comedy series Wild 'n Out, hosted by comedian Nick Cannon.{{Cite web|author=J Banks|title=DC Young Fly 'Wild 'N Out' Success, New Music|url=https://www.power106.com/2018/09/11/dc-young-fly-on-wild-n-out-success-new-music-upcoming-film-with-master-p-art-of-roasting/|website=Power106|date=September 11, 2018|access-date=September 20, 2024|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922071156/https://www.power106.com/2018/09/11/dc-young-fly-on-wild-n-out-success-new-music-upcoming-film-with-master-p-art-of-roasting/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |date=July 14, 2015 |title=MTV Announces Premiere of 'Nick Cannon Presents Wild'N Out' |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2005/07/14/mtv-announces-premiere-of-nick-cannon-presents-wildn-out--18740/20050714mtv02/ |publisher=The Futon Critic |access-date=September 18, 2024 |archive-date=22 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922071155/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2005/07/14/mtv-announces-premiere-of-nick-cannon-presents-wildn-out--18740/20050714mtv02/ |url-status=live }} Although this season debuted with a double bill on June 10, 2015, featuring Kevin Hart and Rae Sremmurd, it concluded its initial run with Shaquille O'Neal and Migos on August 19, 2015.{{Cite web|title="D.C. Young Fly - Box Office|url=https://www.the-numbers.com/person/1278890401-D-C-Young-Fly#tab=summary|website=The Numbers|access-date=September 20, 2024|archive-date=21 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230121052228/https://www.the-numbers.com/person/1278890401-D-C-Young-Fly#tab=summary|url-status=live}}{{cite web|author=VH1|title=DC Young Fly on Wild n Out, as a cast member|url=https://www.vh1.com/video-clips/7ccix5/nick-cannon-presents-wild-n-out-dc-young-fly-on-my-own|access-date=September 18, 2024|website=VH1|date=July 22, 2022|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922071256/https://www.vh1.com/video-clips/7ccix5/nick-cannon-presents-wild-n-out-dc-young-fly-on-my-own|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=YouTube and Vine Celebrity Roaster, DC Young Fly|url=https://medium.com/startimeapp/dc-young-fly-9db263353e8b|access-date=September 18, 2024|date=October 16, 2016|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922071312/https://medium.com/startimeapp/dc-young-fly-9db263353e8b|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=DC Young Fly Rise to Fame: The Untold Story|url=https://www.laughfactory.com/comedians/DCYoungFly|website=Laugh Factory|access-date=September 18, 2024|date=October 5, 2022|archive-date=18 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240918192838/https://www.laughfactory.com/comedians/DCYoungFly|url-status=live}}

In 2015, D.C, along with his Wild n’ Out co-stars, Karlous Miller and Chico Bean, started their own podcast, called The 85 South Show,{{cite web|url=https://www.iheart.com/content/2020-01-25-10-sidesplitting-comedy-podcasts-to-get-you-grinning|title=10 Sidesplitting Comedy Podcasts to get you Grinning|website=iHeartRadio|accessdate=September 20, 2023|archive-date=9 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709072551/https://www.iheart.com/content/2020-01-25-10-sidesplitting-comedy-podcasts-to-get-you-grinning/|url-status=live}} where they speak on various topics, interact with the audience, and freestyle on songs.{{cite web|url=https://www.85southshow.com/|title=85 South Show - DC Young Fly, Karlous Miller and Chico Bean|website=www.85southshow.com|accessdate=September 20, 2024|archive-date=9 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809160750/https://www.85southshow.com/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://news.yahoo.com/better-lie-rick-ross-claims-220000240.html|title='We Need a Better Lie': Rick Ross Claims He Doesn't Remember Walking Off Interview, Says He Found Out After Going Viral|date=26 April 2022|language=en|accessdate=2024-09-20|archive-date=9 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709072552/https://news.yahoo.com/better-lie-rick-ross-claims-220000240.html|url-status=live}} Whitfield made an appearance as Latavious in an episode of the television series Scream.{{cite web |url=https://tvline.com/2016/08/17/scream-halloween-special-mtv-season-3-renewal/ |title=Scream Halloween Special to Answer Unresolved Questions From Season 2 |last=Swift |first=Andy |work=TVLine |date=August 17, 2016 |access-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-date=August 19, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819001043/http://tvline.com/2016/08/17/scream-halloween-special-mtv-season-3-renewal/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2016/10/scream-renewed-third-season-mtv-1201836291/ |title='Scream' Renewed For Short Third Season By MTV, Changes Showrunners Again |website=Deadline Hollywood |first=Nellie |last=Andreeva |date=October 14, 2016 |access-date=October 14, 2016 |archive-date=October 16, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161016023513/http://deadline.com/2016/10/scream-renewed-third-season-mtv-1201836291/ |url-status=live }} In August 2016, he secured a leading role in Terri J. Vaughn's #DigitalLivesMatter.{{cite web|url=https://raycornelius.com/2016/08/atl-stars-attend-red-carpet-premiere-of-digitallivesmatter-photos-video/|title=ATL Stars attend Red Carpet Premiere of #DigitalLivesMatter|publisher=Raycornelius.com|last=Cornelius|first=Ray|date=2016-08-25|accessdate=2024-09-18}}{{cite web|url=http://rollingout.com/2016/05/05/digitallivesmatter/|title=Terri J. Vaughn busts down doors for Black actors, directs new comedy|publisher=Rollingout.com|last=Whaley|first=Kacie|date=2016-05-05|accessdate=2024-09-18|archive-date=16 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230716001903/https://rollingout.com/2016/05/05/digitallivesmatter/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=DC Young Fly and Emmanuel Hudson star in #DigitalLivesMatter|url=https://blacknews.com/news/dc-young-fly-emmanuel-hudson-star-new-social-media-comedy-digital-lives-matter-urban-movie-channel-umc/dc_young_fly_emmanuel_hudson_digital_lives_matter/|website=Black News Channel|date=June 27, 2017|access-date=September 18, 2024}} That same year, he transitioned to the silver screen, making his cinematic debut as Eric in the film Almost Christmas.{{cite news|author=Bill Zwecker|title=D.C. Young Fly feel the spirit, debut in 'Almost Christmas'|url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/2016/11/7/18352012/omar-epps-d-c-young-fly-feel-the-spirit-in-almost-christmas|website=Chicago Sun-Times|access-date=September 18, 2024|date=November 7, 2016|archive-date=18 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240918192838/https://chicago.suntimes.com/2016/11/7/18352012/omar-epps-d-c-young-fly-feel-the-spirit-in-almost-christmas|url-status=live}} This project afforded him the opportunity to share the screen with actors Kimberly Elise, Danny Glover, Omar Epps, and Gabrielle Union.{{cite news|author=Windy City Live|title=Omar Epps, Danny Glover and DC Young Fly star in 'Almost Christmas'|url=https://abc7chicago.com/omar-epps-dc-young-fly-almost-christmas-new-movie/1583873/|website=WLS-TV|access-date=September 18, 2024|date=November 1, 2016|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922071156/https://abc7chicago.com/omar-epps-dc-young-fly-almost-christmas-new-movie/1583873/|url-status=live}} Whitfield made an appearance in My Cousin's Ghetto Wedding.{{Cite web|title=MG Wedding|url=https://m.cinemagia.ro/filme/my-cousins-ghetto-wedding-626809/|website=Cine Magia|publisher=Netflix|access-date=September 18, 2024|archive-date=18 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240918195107/https://m.cinemagia.ro/filme/my-cousins-ghetto-wedding-626809/|url-status=live}}

In 2017, Whitfield appeared in several notable projects. He starred in the critically acclaimed miniseries The New Edition Story in January, which received generally positive reviews.{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-et-st-new-edition-miniseries-feature-20170123-story.html|title=BET didn't skim on authenticity for 'The New Edition Story'|first=Gerrick D|last=Kennedy|work=Los Angeles Times|date=24 January 2017|access-date=September 18, 2024|archive-date=5 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231005040507/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-et-st-new-edition-miniseries-feature-20170123-story.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/new-edition-miniseries-ratings-bet-1201969730/|title=BET Hits Ratings Paydirt With 'The New Edition Story' Miniseries|first=Oriana|last=Schwindt|date=January 25, 2017|work=Variety|publisher=Penske Media Corporation|access-date=January 26, 2017}} He subsequently appeared in BET's The Quad in February, playing the role of Young Rapper.{{cite web|url=http://renewcanceltv.com/quad-hit-floor-breaks-officially-renewed-bet/|title=DC Young Fly: The Quad, Hit The Floor & The Breaks Officially Renewed By BET!|author=RenewCancelTV|date=April 27, 2017|work=RenewCancelTV|access-date=September 18, 2024|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922071659/https://www.renewcanceltv.com/quad-hit-floor-breaks-officially-renewed-bet/|url-status=live}} Whitfield made a guest appearance in Dirty South House Arrest the same month. In March, Whitfield served as an opening act for Chris Brown's Party Tour.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7694501/chris-brown-party-tour-dates-50-cent-french-montana-fabolous |title=Chris Brown Announces Party Tour With 50 Cent, DC Young Fly & Fabolous |last1=Lamarre |first1=Carl |date=February 22, 2017 |magazine=Billboard |publisher=Eldridge Industries |access-date=September 18, 2024|archive-url=https://archive.today/20190610224409/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7694501/chris-brown-party-tour-dates-50-cent-french-montana-fabolous |archive-date=June 10, 2019}}{{cite web |url=https://www.thefader.com/2017/02/18/chris-brown-tour-party-guests |title=Chris Brown Announces Party Tour With 50 Cent, DC Young Fly, French Montana And More |last1=Wang |first1=Steffanee |date=February 18, 2017 |website=The Fader |access-date=September 18, 2024|archive-url=https://archive.today/20190610224803/https://www.thefader.com/2017/02/18/chris-brown-tour-party-guests |archive-date=June 10, 2019}} Whitfield made appearances on the American television series Hip Hop Squares{{cite web|title="Hip Hop Squares": New Game Show Coming To MTV2!|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1682103/hip-hop-squares-show-mtv2.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120331113925/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1682103/hip-hop-squares-show-mtv2.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 31, 2012|last=Markman|first=Rob|publisher=MTV|date=30 March 2012|access-date=20 September 2024}} and Tales, portraying Lil Joe in the latter's June episode.{{cite web|last=Das Biswas|first=Shuvrajit|title=Tales Season 2: Premiere Date, Cast, Trailer, Spoilers, News|url=https://www.thecinemaholic.com/tales-tv-show/|website=The Cinemaholic|access-date=September 18, 2024|date=April 8, 2019|archive-date=21 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921001733/https://www.thecinemaholic.com/tales-tv-show/|url-status=dead}} Whitfield became a main host for the revived TRL on MTV.{{Cite web|title=MTV Brings Back 'TRL' + DC Young Fly Set To Host|url=https://www.power106.com/2017/07/31/mtv-brings-back-trl-dc-young-fly-set-to-host/|website=Power106.com|date=July 31, 2017|access-date=September 18, 2024|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922071757/https://www.power106.com/2017/07/31/mtv-brings-back-trl-dc-young-fly-set-to-host/|url-status=live}}{{Cite magazine|author=Adrienne Gaffney|title="The New Faces of 'TRL': DC Young Fly, Tamara Dhia & Amy Pham|url=https://www.billboard.com/culture/tv-film/mtv-trl-social-media-influencers-7980929/amp/|magazine=Billboard|date=September 28, 2017|access-date=September 18, 2024|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922071659/https://www.billboard.com/culture/tv-film/mtv-trl-social-media-influencers-7980929/amp/|url-status=live}}

In 2018, Whitfield appeared in the American teen comedy-drama TV series Grown-ish, a spin-off of the ABC series Black-ish. He played the role of Rafael in two episodes. It was announced he would star alongside Lil Yachty in How High 2, premiering on MTV on April 20, 2019.{{Cite web|author=Mallory Chin|title=Lil Yachty & DC Young Fly Star in MTV's 4/20 Comedy 'How High 2'|url=https://hypebeast.com/2019/4/how-high-2-lil-yachty-trailer|website=Hypebeast|date=April 8, 2019|access-date=September 18, 2024|archive-date=18 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240918195122/https://hypebeast.com/2019/4/how-high-2-lil-yachty-trailer|url-status=live}} Whitfield filmed two movies: She Ball with Nick Cannon{{Cite web|author=Miss2Bees|title=[WATCH] DC Young Fly Makes Debut in Second 'She Ball' Trailer|url=https://thesource.com/2019/10/22/she-ball-trailer/|website=The Source|date=October 22, 2019|access-date=September 18, 2024|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922071659/https://thesource.com/2019/10/22/she-ball-trailer/|url-status=live}}{{Cite magazine|author=Trilby Beresford|title=New Drops for Nick Cannon Sports Film 'She Ball'|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/nick-cannon-she-ball-trailer-1234979375/amp/|magazine=The Hollywood Reporter|date=July 8, 2021|access-date=September 18, 2024|archive-date=13 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513071828/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/nick-cannon-she-ball-trailer-1234979375/amp/|url-status=live}} and I Got the Hook Up 2 with Master P, released on July 12, 2019.{{Citation|title=I Got The Hook Up 2 – The New Bad Boys of Comedy! Master P, Fatboy SSE, Pio|url=http://igotthehookup2.com/|website=IGTH|date=July 12, 2019|access-date=September 18, 2024|archive-date=13 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240913160940/http://igotthehookup2.com/|url-status=live}}

In 2019, he co-hosted the 2019 BET Social Awards with Jess Hilarious.{{Cite web|title=DC Young Fly & Jess Hilarious as Hosts of BET Social Awards 2019|url=https://producerschannel.com/2019/03/05/dc-young-fly-jess-hilarious-as-hosts-of-bet-social-awards-2019/|website=The Producers Channel|date=March 5, 2019|access-date=September 18, 2024|archive-date=18 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240918193855/https://producerschannel.com/2019/03/05/dc-young-fly-jess-hilarious-as-hosts-of-bet-social-awards-2019/|url-status=live}} Whitfield joined Eric Bellinger's Cuffing Season Tour as an opening act in December. In 2020, Whitfield became a judge on the internet game show Floored.{{Cite web|author=Kaitlin Milligan|title=Liza Koshy Hosts Insane New Quibi Show FLOORED|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/VIDEO-Liza-Koshy-Hosts-Insane-New-Quibi-Show-FLOORED-20200427|website=BroadwayWorld|date=April 27, 2020|access-date=September 18, 2024|archive-date=18 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240918195047/https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/VIDEO-Liza-Koshy-Hosts-Insane-New-Quibi-Show-FLOORED-20200427|url-status=live}} Whitfield hosted the 2020 BET Hip-Hop Awards alongside Chico Bean and Karlous Miller in October.{{Cite web|author=Tean Becoate Tee|title=DC Young Fly Joins The Real Ahead Of Hosting BET Hip-Hop Awards 2020|url=https://diamondkutmedia.com/2020/10/27/dc-young-fly-joins-the-real-ahead-of-hosting-bet-hip-hop-awards-2020/|website=Diamond Media|date=October 27, 2020|access-date=September 18, 2024|archive-date=20 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920165122/https://diamondkutmedia.com/2020/10/27/dc-young-fly-joins-the-real-ahead-of-hosting-bet-hip-hop-awards-2020/|url-status=live}}

In 2021, Whitfield appeared in films For the Love of Money,{{Cite news|author=Kim SoMajor|title=[Watch] "For The Love of Money" Starring Katt Williams, Keri Hilson, Rotimi, Latto and DC Young Fly|url=https://thesource.com/2021/11/01/watch-for-the-love-of-money-trailer-starring-katt-williams-keri-hilson-rotimi-latto-and-dc-young-fly-hits-theaters-nov-24th-2/|work=The Source|date=November 1, 2021|access-date=September 19, 2024|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922071700/https://thesource.com/2021/11/01/watch-for-the-love-of-money-trailer-starring-katt-williams-keri-hilson-rotimi-latto-and-dc-young-fly-hits-theaters-nov-24th-2/|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|author=Valerie Complex|title="For The Love Of Money' Gets U.S. Release Date In Deal With Byron Allen|url=https://deadline.com/2021/10/for-the-love-of-money-release-date-byron-allen-movie-deal-1234860003/amp/|work=Deadline Hollywood|date=October 21, 2021|access-date=September 19, 2024|archive-date=29 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029235738/https://deadline.com/2021/10/for-the-love-of-money-release-date-byron-allen-movie-deal-1234860003/amp/|url-status=live}} Envy: Seven Deadly Sins,{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2022/02/lifetime-greenlights-two-movies-t-d-jakes-seven-deadly-sins-anthology-1234935387/|title=Lifetime Greenlights Next Two Movies From T.D. Jakes' Seven Deadly Sins Anthology|first=Rosy|last=Cordero|date=February 17, 2022|access-date=19 September 2024|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922071813/https://deadline.com/2022/02/lifetime-greenlights-two-movies-t-d-jakes-seven-deadly-sins-anthology-1234935387/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://blavity.com/lifetime-sets-new-seven-deadly-sins-films-from-t-d-jakes-starring-michelle-williams-tina-knowles-lawson-and-romeo-miller|title=LIFETIME SETS NEW 'SEVEN DEADLY SINS' FILMS FROM T.D. JAKES STARRING MICHELLE WILLIAMS, DC Young Fly, TINA KNOWLES LAWSON AND ROMEO MILLER|website=Blavity|access-date=September 19, 2024|archive-date=14 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240414140237/https://blavity.com/lifetime-sets-new-seven-deadly-sins-films-from-t-d-jakes-starring-michelle-williams-tina-knowles-lawson-and-romeo-miller|url-status=live}} Miracles Across 125th Street,{{Cite web|title=Miracles Across 125th Street ft. Chrisette Michele and DC Young Fly|url=http://www.rnbjunkieofficial.com/2021/12/miracles-across-125th-street-soundtrack.html?m=1|website=RNB Junkie|date=December 18, 2021|access-date=September 19, 2024|archive-date=19 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919063152/http://www.rnbjunkieofficial.com/2021/12/miracles-across-125th-street-soundtrack.html?m=1|url-status=live}} and in the Starz TV show BMF.{{Cite web |last=Cordero |first=Rosy |date=2024-02-29 |title='BMF' Renewed For Fourth Season Ahead Of Season 3 Premiere |url=https://deadline.com/2024/02/bmf-renewed-season-4-starz-1235842316/ |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=Deadline |language=en-US |archive-date=9 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240309091744/https://deadline.com/2024/02/bmf-renewed-season-4-starz-1235842316/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Cordero |first=Rosy |date=November 25, 2022 |title='BMF': Starz Sets Season 2 Premiere Date starring DC Young Fly |url=https://deadline.com/2022/11/bmf-starz-season-2-premiere-date-1235181295/ |access-date=September 19, 2024 |website=Deadline Hollywood |archive-date=15 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221215182508/https://deadline.com/2022/11/bmf-starz-season-2-premiere-date-1235181295/ |url-status=live }} In 2022, Whitfield starred in the 2023 remake of House Party, released on January 13, 2023.{{cite web |title=DC Young Fly Joins 'House Party' Remake From New Line & The SpringHill Company |url=https://deadline.com/2021/04/dc-young-fly-house-party-remake-new-line-the-springhill-company-1234740380/ |last=N'Duka |first=Amanda |work=Deadline Hollywood |date=April 20, 2021 |access-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-date=April 20, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210420190315/https://deadline.com/2021/04/dc-young-fly-house-party-remake-new-line-the-springhill-company-1234740380/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web|author=Rebecca Eugene|title=Exclusive: Jacob Latimore, Tosin Cole, DC Young Fly, & Rotimi Talk New Movie 'House Party'|url=https://theknockturnal.com/exclusive-jacob-latimore-tosin-cole-dc-young-fly-rotimi-talk-new-movie-house-party-video/|website=The Knockturnal|date=January 13, 2023|access-date=September 19, 2024|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922071701/https://theknockturnal.com/exclusive-jacob-latimore-tosin-cole-dc-young-fly-rotimi-talk-new-movie-house-party-video/|url-status=live}} In 2023, Whitfield was announced as the host of Celebrity Squares, a revival of Hollywood Squares on VH1 (later moved to BET).{{Cite magazine|author=Okla Jones|title=DC Young Fly Shines As The New Host Of VH1's 'Celebrity Squares'|url=https://www.essence.com/entertainment/dc-young-fly-celebrity-squares/|magazine=Essence|date=November 15, 2023|access-date=September 19, 2024|archive-date=19 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919065052/https://www.essence.com/entertainment/dc-young-fly-celebrity-squares/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|author=Dennis Petski|title='Celebrity Squares' Game Show Hosted By DC Young Fly Set For Fall Premiere On VH1; Kevin Hart & Jesse Collins Among EPs|url=https://deadline.com/2023/09/celebrity-squares-dc-young-fly-kevin-hart-jesse-collins-vh1-premiere-date-1235554196/amp/|website=Deadline|date=September 25, 2023|access-date=September 19, 2024|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922071701/https://deadline.com/2023/09/celebrity-squares-dc-young-fly-kevin-hart-jesse-collins-vh1-premiere-date-1235554196/amp/|url-status=live}}

Whitfield portrayed the character Rooster in the cinematic production Bosco, which debuted on 2 February 2024.{{cite web|title=Prison Escape Movie 'Bosco' Trailer Starring Aubrey Joseph as Bosco and DC Young Fly as Rooster|url=https://www.firstshowing.net/2024/prison-escape-movie-bosco-trailer-starring-aubrey-joseph-as-bosco/|last=Billington|first=Alex|website=First Showing|date=January 11, 2024|access-date=January 11, 2024|archive-date=12 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240112221617/https://www.firstshowing.net/2024/prison-escape-movie-bosco-trailer-starring-aubrey-joseph-as-bosco/|url-status=live}} Whitfield assumed the role of Spooky in the Quiver Distribution film Outlaw Posse, released on 1 March 2024.{{cite magazine|last=Horst|first=Carole|title=First Look at Mario Van Peebles' Western 'Outlaw Posse' With Whoopi Goldberg (EXCLUSIVE)|date=September 8, 2023|magazine=Variety|url=https://variety.com/2023/film/news/whoopi-goldberg-western-1235717094/amp/|accessdate=September 19, 2024|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922072243/https://variety.com/2023/film/news/whoopi-goldberg-western-1235717094/amp/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|author=Rashad Milligan|title=DC Young Fly can now add 'producer' to his movie résumé|url=https://rollingout.com/2024/03/04/dc-young-fly-movie-resume/|website=Rolling Out|date=March 4, 2024|access-date=September 19, 2024|archive-date=19 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919072150/https://rollingout.com/2024/03/04/dc-young-fly-movie-resume/|url-status=live}}

Whitfield was in a relationship with Ms. Jacky Oh, a former Wild 'n Out girl, with whom he had three children. Ms. Jacky Oh died on May 31, 2023.{{Cite web|author=Angelina Velasquez|title=DC Young Fly girlfriend Ms. Jacky Oh dies|url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/dc-young-fly-says-he-contantly-relives-ms-jacky-oh-s-final-days|website=Revolt|date=April 21, 2024|access-date=September 20, 2024|archive-date=20 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920174424/https://www.revolt.tv/article/dc-young-fly-says-he-contantly-relives-ms-jacky-oh-s-final-days|url-status=live}}

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