Danny Bokelmann, known professionally as D-Bo, was born on June 6, 1978, in Göttingen, Germany. He began his music career by imitating songs from N.W.A and later started rapping in German after being influenced by Die Fantastischen Vier. In 2001, he released his debut album Deutscha Playa under the label I Luv Money Records, which he co-founded with Bushido, King Orgasmus One, and Bass Sultan Hengzt. D-Bo's collaboration with Bushido continued with the formation of Ersguterjunge Records in 2004. His subsequent albums included Deo Volente (2005), Seelenblut (2006), and Sans Souci (2007). He left Ersguterjunge and founded Wolfpack Entertainment in 2008. D-Bo released Kopffick Mit Niveau in January 2013, before focusing on his music label and clothing brand.