Date of birth: May 13, 1966 (Age: 60 as of September 2026)
Full name: Darius Carlos Rucker
Born place: Charleston, South California, USA
Height: 5’9.5’’ (176.5 cm)
Weight: 75.7 kg (167 pounds)
Shoe size: 10 US
Hair color: Bald
Eye color: Dark Brown
Darius Carlos Rucker was born on May 13, 1966, in Charleston, South Carolina. He formed Hootie & the Blowfish with fellow University of South Carolina students and became the group’s lead singer and guitarist.
Hootie & the Blowfish broke through with Cracked Rear View and hits such as “Only Wanna Be with You” and “Let Her Cry.” Rucker later built a successful country career with songs including “Don’t Think Jesus” and became the first Black artist in decades to win the New Artist of the Year award from the Country Music Association.
The old page called a fitness routine a secret to his success. The birthplace is corrected and unsupported lifestyle claims were removed while his rock and country careers were expanded.
Updated details
Biographical and career details were reviewed and the article text was updated on September 9, 2026. Historical measurements and past routine descriptions are identified as such.
