Dev, known as Punchmade Dev [1] is an American rapper based in Chicago, Illinois.[2][3] Best known for the popularization of scam rap, a sub-genre of hip hop,[4] he has produced various songs and videos relating to fraud, such as a "Wire Fraud Tutorial",[5] "Internet Swiping", and "Million Dollar Criminal"[6] which have obtained several million views on social media platforms.[7][8]

Punchmade Dev
Birth nameDev
BornChicago, Illinois
OriginChicago, Illinois
Genres
Occupation(s)Rapper, songwriter
Years active2021–present

References edit

  1. ^ Mishra, Varanya (2023-07-19). "Who is rapper Punchmade Dev who made song explaining wire fraud tutorial, real name, age, songs, net worth". The SportsGrail. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
  2. ^ Allah, Sha Be (2022-06-20). "Punchmade Dev Offers Up 'Cashapp Addict'". The Source. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
  3. ^ Rosen, Jody (2022-03-11). "The Digital Antiheroes of 'Scam Rap'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
  4. ^ Stone, Jeff (2022-11-02). "Rappers Bring Tutorials for Dark Web Scams to Spotify, TikTok". Bloomberg News. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
  5. ^ Elibert, Mark. "Rapper Punchmade Dev Teaches You How to Commit Wire Fraud on Viral Hit". Complex Networks. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
  6. ^ "E-Crime Rapper 'Punchmade Dev' Debuts Card Shop". Krebs on Security. 2024-01-17. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
  7. ^ Geffner, Harley (2023-05-09). "The Rap-Up: Week of May 8, 2023". Passion of the Weiss. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
  8. ^ B, Deja (2023-07-15). "Wire Fraud Tutorial: Punchmade Dev goes viral with Bryce Chill-powered video". HipHopCanada. Retrieved 2024-03-02.