David Brewster, Jr. (born June 3, 1988), better known by his stage name Dave East, is an American rapper from East Harlem, New York. He released his first mixtape Change of Plans in 2010 and has since released eight more (in order of time released): Insomnia, American Greed, Don’t Sleep, No Regrets, Gemini, Black Rose, Straight Outta Harlem, Hate Me Now and his most recent project Kairi Chanel.

He is signed to Nas' Mass Appeal Records through a deal with Def Jam Records and has also collaborated with the legendary Queens MC on his song Forbes List off of his ‘Hate Me Now’ mixtape.