Atlanta's own Wild 'N Out star who co-built the 85 South Show into one of the biggest independent Black podcasts in America — all without a network deal.
DC Young Fly — born John Whitfield — grew up in the Zone 6 section of Atlanta and turned internet comedy into a full entertainment empire. After dominating Wild 'N Out and landing film and TV roles, he co-created the 85 South Show alongside Karlous Miller and Chico Bean — a podcast with tens of millions of listeners that operates completely independently of traditional media. Beyond entertainment, DC Young Fly has expanded into music, acting (We The People), and brand partnerships, all while maintaining ownership of his digital platform. His journey from Zone 6 to independent mogul is a testament to the power of community-first content creation.
Co-founded 85 South Show — independent podcast with tens of millions of listeners
Built multi-stream income across comedy, music, acting, and brand deals
Leveraged Wild 'N Out exposure without becoming dependent on MTV/Viacom
Owns content rights on independent digital platforms
Turned Zone 6 authenticity into a globally recognized entertainment brand