Paul DelVecchio

Paul Michael DelVecchio Jr., known professionally as Pauly D and DJ Pauly D, is an American television personality and disc jockey born on July 5, 1980. He is best known for his role as a cast member on MTV's reality television series Jersey Shore.

DelVecchio was born in Providence, Rhode Island, to Donna DiCarlo and Paul D. DelVecchio Sr. He is of 100% Italian descent and grew up alongside his sister, Vanessa. He launched his career working as a local disc jockey under the moniker Pauly D, citing DJ AM as one of his professional idols.

In 2009, DelVecchio was selected for the cast of Jersey Shore after producers contacted him on Myspace and sent a camera crew to Rhode Island to film a day in his life at the gym, tanning salon, and club. His role on the show earned him significant popularity and led to a win for Choice Reality Star: Male at the 2011 Teen Choice Awards.

Following his breakthrough on Jersey Shore, DelVecchio became the first cast member from the show to star in a personal spin-off. His spin-off, titled The Pauly D Project, premiered on MTV on March 29, 2012, and documented his career as a touring disc jockey. In 2010, he released his single "Beat Dat Beat (It's Time To)" and earned nominations for America's Best DJ in 2010 and 2011. In August 2011, he confirmed a three-album deal with 50 Cent's G-Unit Records and G-Note Records to produce music and headphones, and he was chosen to open for Britney Spears on selected dates of her Femme Fatale Tour in North America.

DelVecchio continued releasing music, including the single "Back to Love" featuring Jay Sean in January 2013, "Did You Know" with Tdot illdude in 2016, and "Silver & Gold" featuring James Kaye in April 2019. Beyond recording, he served as the social media ambassador for SummerSlam in August 2012.

Throughout his television career, DelVecchio appeared on various other reality shows, including Fox's The Choice in 2012, E!'s Famously Single in 2016, and Marriage Bootcamp: Reality Stars 11 in 2018. He rejoined his original castmates for Jersey Shore: Family Vacation, which aired from 2018 to 2026. His additional credits include Game of Clones in 2019, Double Shot at Love in 2019, Revenge Prank in 2020, and serving as the official narrator for Paramount+'s All Star Shore in 2022.

In October 2013, DelVecchio announced the birth of his daughter, Amabella Sophia, born in New Jersey. On September 27, 2026, he became engaged to influencer Nikki Hall after six years of dating.