Donnell M. Rawlings, born on December 6, 1968, is an American comedian, actor, and podcaster widely known for his appearances on "Chappelle's Show," where he delivered the memorable catchphrase "I'm rich, biaaaaatch!" and often punctuated sentences with "Son!". He also gained recognition for his role as Damien "Day-Day" Price on HBO's "The Wire". Before his career in entertainment, Rawlings served in the United States Air Force, where he learned some Korean, which he later showcased in "Chappelle's Show" sketches.
Rawlings has maintained a strong presence in comedy and acting, co-starring in Adam McKay's HBO series "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty". In early 2024, he debuted his Netflix stand-up special, "A New Day," produced by Dave Chappelle. He also co-stars on STARZ's "Black Mafia Family" (BMF). Additionally, Rawlings hosts "The Donnell Rawlings Show" podcast, which features current and pop culture discussions and welcomes various guests. In March 2025, Rawlings was involved in a roast battle event where he was a judge and addressed a feud with comedian Corey Holcomb. In late 2025, he defended Jimmy Kimmel regarding freedom of speech for comedians. Rawlings also envisions creating "Donnelland," a family-oriented event.