Daniel Rustage, born on June 8, 1998, in England, is a well-known name in the anime and nerdcore rap communities. Under the stage name RUSTAGE, he has built a dedicated fanbase with his unique blend of anime-inspired rap and intricate wordplay.
Rustage launched his YouTube channel, RUSTAGE, in September 2010, initially going by the name TheDumplingz. He rose to prominence by creating original raps based on popular anime like Naruto, One Piece, My Hero Academia, and Dragon Ball. His content is known for its fast-paced delivery, complex lyrics, and clever double entendres. Over the years, Rustage has uploaded videos regularly, amassing over 1.5 million subscribers and more than 140 million views, becoming one of the most recognized voices in the anime rap scene.
In addition to his solo projects, Rustage frequently collaborates with artists such as Shwabadi and Connor Quest!, blending different musical styles into his tracks. He also runs a second YouTube channel, Rustage2, where he hosts anime-themed Dungeons & Dragons series like One Piece DnD and Isekai DnD, often featuring other anime YouTubers.
While Rustage keeps much of his personal life private, it is known that he has been in a long-term relationship with his girlfriend, who goes by the name thighhighsenpai on social media.
Active on platforms like Instagram (@rustage_music) and Twitter (@danielrustage), Rustage continues to engage with his growing fanbase, sharing his music on streaming services like Spotify and iTunes.
