Ashok Kondabolu

Ashok Kumar Kondabolu (born 1985), also known by his stage name Dapwell (or Dap), is an American actor, writer, and internet personality from Queens, New York City. A graduate of Stuyvesant High School in Manhattan, Kondabolu was first known for being a member of the influential New York–based rap group Das Racist. Kondabolu announced that he will eventually release his own solo material.^[1]

Ashok Kondabolu
Kondabolu inside the former East Village Radio studio in 2012
Background information
Also known as	Dapwell
Born	(1985-04-05) April 5, 1985 (age 39)
Origin	Queens, New York, United States
Occupation(s)	Actor, writer, comedian
Years active	2008–present
Website	www.dapwell.com

Rolling Stone described Ashok as "New York's stock Joe Gould-like character injected with the creative adrenaline of gonzo journalist Hunter S Thompson and the uncouth coarseness of writer Charles Bukowski."^[2] With the breakup of Das Racist in December 2012, Kondabolu stated that he would be focusing his attention on his television and radio show, co-created with his friend, the rapper Despot, called Chillin' Island.^[3]

He is the younger brother of comedian Hari Kondabolu, with whom he conducts the semi-regular live show Untitled Kondabolu Brothers Project as well as the Untitled Kondabolu Brothers Podcast. Kondabolu created and starred in the NYC-centered variety show Hey, How Ya Doin? which aired on BRIC in 2018.

The first season of Chillin Island, starring Kondabolu, along with Despot, and Lakutis, premiered on HBO and HBO Max December 17, 2021.^[4]

Discography

With Das Racist

• Shut Up, Dude (2010)
• Sit Down, Man (2010)
• Relax (2011)

With Jean Grae and Quelle Chris

• Everything’s Fine (2018)

See also

• Indians in the New York City metropolitan region
• List of notable Stuyvesant High School alumni

References

1. David Bevan (September 19, 2011). "Das Racist Shenanigans/Treats Abound". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 2011-09-21.
2. Neha Sharma (April 20, 2012). "The Small Town South Indian Boys Of New York". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 2012-10-30.
3. Beverly Bryan (December 5, 2012). "Is There Life After Das Racist? Relax, Dapwell Says, Yes, There Is". MTV Iggy. Retrieved December 7, 2012.
4. White, Peter (2021-12-10). "'Chillin Island': HBO Sets Rap Nature Reality Series From Josh Safdie". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-01-21.

External links

• Kondabolu's website
• Chillin Island HBO website
• Hey, How Ya Doin? website
• Untitled Kondabolu Brothers website