Damiano David (born January 8, 1999) is a famous Italian rock singer, songwriter, vocalist, social media influencer, and entrepreneur from Rome, Italy. He is best known in the country as a member of the famous rock band ‘Måneskin’. Being a member, he serves the position of the main vocalist. He has also performed live at various music events and stage shows.
Damiano David rose to fame after he and the band ‘Måneskin’ competed in the X-Factor program in the year 2017. Being a part of Måneskin, Damiano and his friends launched lots of EP, singles, and studio albums including Il ballo della vita, Chosen, Teatro d’ira: Vol. 1, Torna a casa, Vent’anni, and others.
In May 2021, after winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2021, Damiano David became part of the media headlines after being accused of taking drugs during a live television broadcast on Saturday night.
However, he denied taking drugs. After this, he had offered to take a drug test on Monday. Read this article, to know more information regarding Damiano David’s life story and drug controversy.
Biography
The famous Italian singer, Damiano David was born to his parents on Friday, January 8, 1999, in Rome, Italy. He belongs to the Christian religion. As per his date of birth, Damiano David’s age is 22 years old (as of 2021).
His birth zodiac sign is ‘Capricorn’. He cuts his birthday cake on 8th January every year. According to the sources, Damiano completed his studies at Montale high school.
After that, he stepped into a professional singing career. Due to his hard work and talent, he earned lots of fame. Today, he is a famous singer and vocalist in his country.
Wiki / Trivia
| Full Real Name | Damiano David. |
| Age (as of 2020) | 22 years old. |
| Profession | Rock Singer, Songwriter, Vocalist, and Entrepreneur. |
| Date of Birth | January 8, 1999 (Friday). |
| Place of Birth | Rome, Italy. |
| Education | Graduate. |
| Alma mater | Montale high school. |
| Net worth | $7-8 million USD (approx.). |
| Height (approx.) | In Feet Inches: 5′ 11″. In Meters: 1.8 m. In Centimetres: 180 cm.  |
| Weight (approx.) | In Kilograms: 75 kg. In Pounds: 165.43 lbs. |
| Eye Color | Hazel. |
| Hair Color | Brown. |
| Nationality | Italian. |
| Ethnicity | Mixed. |
| Religion | Christian. |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn. |
| Profile | Instagram: @ykaaar |
Family & Ethnicity
As per the sources, Damiano David belongs to a mixed ethnical background. He was born into a well-settled Christian family.
However, Damiano does not reveal any information regarding his family members. As per our research, his parents are entrepreneurs. David grew up playing with his siblings in Rome. Moreover, he focuses on his music career.
Relationships & Girlfriend
After seeing his Instagram posts, it seems that Damiano David has an affair with Måneskin’s band member ‘Victoria De Angelis‘. He shared lots of pictures with Victoria on his official Insta account.
According to the sources, Damiano David has also dated his ex-girlfriend named ‘Lucrezia Petracca’ in past.
Some media reports also claim that his name has also linked with ‘Giorgia Solari’. At present, Damiano lives in Rome along with his friends. He loves to share memories with his friends on social media.
Career & Net worth
Talking about his music career then, Damiano David started writing his own songs in his high school days. He has also participated in various singing competitions held in his school days. As per the sources, Damiano and his high school friends formed a rock band in the year 2016.
This band later named ‘Måneskin’. Today, Måneskin is one of the famous rock bands in the music industry. There are four members in Måneskin including Damiano. The other three members are ‘Victoria De Angelis’, ‘Thomas Raggi‘, and ‘Ethan Torchio‘. He has also participated in various live stage shows and music concerts.
On 24 November 2017, Damiano David and his friends launched a debut album titled ‘Chosen’ for their rock band Måneskin. After that, they launched lots of singles and EP’s such as Il ballo della vita, Stato di natura, and others.
David came to the spotlight after giving a fabulous performance with his band in the Italian talent show X Factor season 11. Damiano David made a net worth of $7-8 million USD (approx.) from his music career.
Eurovision Songs, Contest & Drug Controversy
According to the sources, Damiano David and his band participated in the Eurovision Song Contest on 22 May 2021 in Rotterdam. They performed on their latest song ‘Zitti e buoni’. Due to their best and amazing performance, Damiano David and the band won the Eurovision Song Contest 2021.
After winning the contest, Damiano David was caught on a live video appearing to sniff something off the table. After this, he became the part of media controversy. He was accused of taking drugs (cocaine) during the TV broadcast.
After this, he vowed to take a drug test. However, Damiano denied taking any type of drug. He said that he bent over the table because one of the band members had broken a glass in his feet. Moreover, Måneskin’s official Instagram post has also made a statement that no one in the band uses drugs like cocaine. According to sources, Damiano’s drug test report came negative, revealing that he had not taken any drugs at the Grand Finale.
Interesting Facts About Damiano David
- His Insta user name is ‘ykaaar’.
- There are over 1.8 million followers on his official Instagram account.
- In the year 2018, he has also featured in the documentary movie named ‘This is Måneskin’ along with other band members.
- Damiano David posted his first Instagram post on 18th February 2015.
- In past, some rumors created that, Damiano is gay, but there is proper information is available about these rumors.
- Damiano David is an avid smoker.
- Being a tattoo lover, he inked lots of stylish tattoos all over his body.
- He always keeps long hair.
- His favorite instrument is the violin.
- Damiano has also endorsed various brands.
- He likes to do horse riding in his free time.
Images Source: Instagram and Facebook
