John Richard Whitfield (born May 2, 1992), known professionally as D.C. Young Fly, is an American comedian, host, singer, and actor. Commencing his acting career in 2014, he garnered prominence as a recurring cast member on the improv comedy series Wild 'n Out (2015-present). He appeared on DigitalLivesMatter (2016). Whitfield assumed the starring role of Spooky in Outlaw Posse.
Early life
John Whitfield was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, specifically within the city's West Side locale. His maternal parent was an educator at the middle school level. He pursued his secondary education at Benjamin E. Mays High School.
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