Big DS

Big DS
Background information
Birth nameMarlon G. Fletcher[citation needed]
Also known asBig D'Estical
Born(1971-07-29)July 29, 1971[citation needed]
Queens, New York City, U.S.
DiedMay 22, 2003(2003-05-22) (aged 31)
Queens, New York City, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • record producer
Years active1988–2003
Labels
Formerly ofOnyx

Marlon G. Fletcher (July 29, 1971 – May 22, 2003), better known under his stage name Big DS, was an American rapper and record producer from Queens, New York.

He was co-founder of the hardcore rap group Onyx. As a part of Onyx Big DS released one album "Bacdafucup" and 8 singles on JMJ Records and featured on 1993's Judgment Night (soundtrack). As a part of Onyx Big DS was nominated as "Rap/Hip-Hop New Artist" on American Music Awards of 1994 and won "Best Rap Album" on 1994 Soul Train Music Awards.