Famous Dex

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Interesting Biography Facts

Real name

Dexter Gore Jr.

Occupation

rapper

Birth Date

September 6, 1993

Age

32 years

Zodiac Sign

Virgo

Birthplace

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Education

Paul Robeson High School

Nationality

American

Famous Dex family members

Father's Name

Dexter Gore Sr (biological father), James Calimee (stepdad)

Mother's Name

Diana Gore

Siblings names

12 siblings and half-siblings from maternal and paternal sides

Is Famous Dex a gay/bisexual?

No

What is Famous Dex marital status?

Relationship private; three children

How many children does he have?

3 children (Janila, Taylor and Dexter Gore III)

Famous Dex kids

Janila and Taylor Gore (daughters)

Famous Dex has publicly identified Janila and Taylor as his daughters. He limits details about their mothers and everyday lives.

Dexter Gore III (son)

Dexter Gore III is the rapper’s son and namesake. His childhood remains private.

Who are Famous Dex parents?

Dexter Gore Sr (biological father)

Dex’s dad wasn’t present in his son’s life. He separated from the rapper’s mother when Dexter was still a kid. He was raised mostly by a single mom. The boy lived in poverty. He didn’t know, what luxury is and even the visit to McDonald’s seemed something special for him.

Dexter Sr. is deceased as of now.

James Calimee (stepdad)

James Calimee

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Dex was raised by stepfather James Calimee. The man wasn’t rich, but he tried to provide his stepson with everything necessary. James tells, that his beloved woman (it’s not known, whether James and Dex’s mom were married legally) asked him to care about Dex in case of her death. And till now they share a close bond!

Diana Gore (mother)

Diana Gore mother Famous Dex

Date of death: April 2013

Dex was a momma’s boy. He tells, that his mom was his queen, and he misses her till now. The woman passed away in 2013. The cause of her death was breast cancer. Dex wasn’t present at his mom’s funeral because he was in jail at that time. After Diana’s death, he decided to become successful in the music industry and to honor her in that way.

Till now Dex is surrounded by things, which remind him about his mother. He has her photo on his pillow and tattooed her name on his neck. Besides, he named his second studio album “Diana” – after her.

Famous Dex siblings

Siblings

The exact number of his siblings is not known. The info is not confirmed, but some sources tell, he is the fourth of twelve siblings and half-siblings in his family.

Bio

Famous Dex is the stage name of American rapper Dexter Tiewon Gore Jr., born on September 6, 1993, in Chicago. He gained attention through mixtapes released in the mid-2010s and signed with Rich Forever Music.

His best-known commercial releases include “Pick It Up” with ASAP Rocky and “Japan,” both from the 2018 album “Dex Meets Dexter.” He has continued releasing singles and collaborations through 2025 and 2026. Dex has three publicly known children, Janila, Taylor and Dexter Gore III. No current spouse or partner has been reliably confirmed.

Interesting and fun facts

  1. Famous Dex’s birth name is Dexter Tiewon Gore Jr.
  2. He grew up on Chicago’s South Side.
  3. “Japan” reached the Billboard Hot 100.
  4. His debut studio album was “Dex Meets Dexter.”
  5. He has three publicly known children.

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