Biography
Lil Baby is an American rapper, singer and singer -songwriter who became famous after his release from prison at the beginning of 2017. Determined to change his life, he quickly became one of the prominent figures of the Trap music scene. His innovative mixtape, “Perfect Timing”, with artists such as Young Thug and Lil Yachty, was a nod to the new opportunities he found after his release.
Since then, Lil Baby has dominated the rap industry, gaining billions of waterways and modeling the modern hip-hop landscape. He has received numerous awards, including three Grammy nominations, two American Music Awards and Seven Bet Awards. In 2020, it was appointed Artist of the Year of Apple Music. With a coherent flow of successful critical and commercial outputs, Lil Baby is one of the most influential success stories in contemporary rap.
Profile
- Name: Lil baby
- Name at birth: Dominique Armani Jones
- Birthday: December 3, 1994
- Zodiac sign: Sagittarius
- Height: 176 cm
- Instagram: @lilbaby
- Twitter: @Whamcbfw4
Career
Lil Baby started his RAD career after being encouraged by the founder of the quality control record records Kevin “Coach K” Lee, who saw the potential in his style and road credibility. Initially involved in street activities, he turned to music with the guide of Young Thug and Gunna. In 2017, he dropped several mixtapes, including a perfect timing, harder than hard, 2 in the hardest way (a collaboration with Marlo) and too difficult, which has characterized its success “freestyle”. His momentum led to the release of his debut studio album, hard more than ever (2018), which reached the number 3 on the Billboard 200. The successful single of the album, “Yes, in fact” with Drake, pushed him further into mainstream success.
In the same year, he co-founded his label, 4pf (subsequently renamed Glass Window Entertainment), signing artists such as 42 Dugg and Rylo Rodriguez. His next project, Drip Harder (2018), a joint mixtape with Gunna, has become a huge success, with his main single, “Drip Too Dura”, reaching the Diamond certification. He followed the Street Gossip Mixtape (2018) and ventured into acting, with how high 2 (2019). His single “Woah” of 2019 built the anticipation for his second album, My Turn (2020), which debuted at n. 1 On Billboard 200. The album produced more success for graphs and consolidated its domain in the rap scene.
In June 2020, among the protests of George Floyd, Lil Baby released the wider picture, a socially aware track that addressed the brutality of the police and racial injustice. The song has reached the peak to n. 3 on Billboard Hot 100 and gained the Grammy nominations for the best rap song and the best rap performance. Later that year, my turn became the first 2020 album to be a double platinum certified from the riaa. In 2021, he collaborated with Lil Durk on the joint album The Voice of the Heroes, who also made his debut at n. 1 On Billboard 200. His work with better artists like Drake, Nicki Minaj and Future kept him at the forefront of hip-hop.
In 2022, his untreated documentary: the story of Lil Baby was previewed at the Tribeca Film Festival and was subsequently published on Amazon Prime Video. His third studio album, It’s Only Me (2022), made his debut at n. 1, continuing his series of projects at the top of the ranking. During 2023 and 2024, he remained active with a series of individuals and collaborations, bringing to his long -awaited fourth studio album, Wham (2025). The album debuted at n. 1 on Billboard 200, with a formation dotted with stars including Young Thug, Future, Travis Scott and Glorilla. With an impressive catalog and a reputation as one of the most coherent hitmakers of hip-hop, Lil Baby continues to model the sound of modern rap.
Personal life
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Lil Baby grew up in the Oakland City neighborhood in the South -Best of Atlanta, Georgia. Raised by his single mother after his father left when he was two years old, he and his brothers lived in poverty, relying on meal vouchers and government assistance. From a young age, he showed an acute mind and a rapid learning ability, surprising his mother by mastering skills such as skating in line without instructions. He also had a strong memory, impressing the preachers Battisti citing verses of the Bible even before being able to read, gaining the nickname “Little Preacher Man”.
However, his teenage years have taken a different turning point. He abandoned the T. Washington High School Booker in Ninth Elementary and was involved in drugs of drugs. Between 2012 and 2014, he had to face several arrests for theft with burglary, possession of drugs and intention to sell, leading to a two -year possession. During his period in prison, the pee of quality music and the coach K encouraged him to consider the Raping, recognizing his charisma and natural talent.
Family and relationships
Lil Baby is the father of two children. His first son, Jason, was born from his previous relationship with Ayesha Howard, also known as Lil Ms. Golden on social media. Their relationship ended with bad condition, with Howard who openly affirms that the breakdown made it difficult to trust others.
In 2019, Lil Baby welcomed his second child with the model and entrepreneur Jayda Cheaves. On February 18, he shared a look at the newborn on Instagram, referring to him as “Baby the” Cheaves also published the same image, although they kept further details on their private son.
Lil Baby and Cheaves had a well -known relationship, with Cheaves who also appears in the rapper’s music video for “close friends”. Despite their connection, the couple later separated.
In particular, Lil Baby was lucky enough to be present for the birth of his second son, as happened a few days after his arrest for reckless guide in Georgia. After his liberation from prison, he shared the images of the bruises he suffered during the accident.
Defense and social impact
Lil Baby was vocal on issues of social justice, in particular following the murder of George Floyd. In May 2021, he joined Floyd’s family to the White House in the anniversary of Floyd’s death to meet President Joe Biden and vice -president Kamala Harris. During the meeting, Biden reiterated his commitment to pass the Justice of George Floyd in Policing, a bill, aimed at banning the Strozzati, limiting the use of mortal force and making it easier to pursue police officers for misconduct conduct.
When asked about the priorities of the meeting, Lil Baby underlined the importance of passing the account. Initially, Biden had hoped to sign him in law from the anniversary of Floyd’s death, but the progress in the congress stopped. Despite the delay, Floyd’s family expressed the hope that the account was in the end to be implemented in the right way.
Lil Baby also used his music as a platform for activism. In 2020, he published “The Bigger Picture”, a song that faces the brutality of the police and systemic racism, inspired by the death of Floyd and Breonna Taylor. The track gained the Grammy nominations for the best rap song and the best rap performance. At the award ceremony, he performed the song alongside Killer Mike, the activist Tamika Mallory and the actor Kendrick Sampson, further cementing his role as supporter of change.
Legal issues
In February 2019, he was arrested in Atlanta for reckless guide.
In July 2021, while attending the Paris fashion week with the NBA star James Harden, he was arrested at the eighth arrondissement in Paris for presumably transported drugs. The police stopped a car in which he was after detecting the smell of cannabis and according to what reported he found about 20 grams of marijuana. Harden was searched but not detained, while Lil Baby was taken in custody to question. It was released the following day after agreeing to pay a fine.
In August 2024, Lil Baby was arrested again, this time in Las Vegas, for transporting a hidden weapon without permission. It was brought to the Clark County County Center and detained on a bail of $ 5,000. The arrest followed a night of celebration for James Harden’s birthday, where he was seen celebrating with stars such as Travis Scott and Chris Brown.
Net assets
Lil Baby has become an important force in hip-hop from its debut in 2017, gaining a net assets of $ 8 million. His turning point came with my Dawg, leading to an agreement with quality control records. His most difficult albums than ever (2018), My Turn (2020), and it is only me (2022) all I reached platinum status, with blows like yes really and too hard drip selling millions.
In addition to music, he earns about $ 400,000 for entertainment and charge six figures for features. In 2023, he opened the restaurant of the fish menu and lounge in Atlanta, but closed in a few months, probably due to the tragic death of his business partner. Despite the setbacks, Lil Baby remains a dominant figure in music and business.
Fun facts
- Lil Baby got his theatrical name from some of his older friends, with whom he used to go out a lot.
- Lil Baby lists hot wings as a favorite food.
- Lil Baby met the classmates of quality control label, the Migos before becoming famous.
- Lil Baby has never planned to be a rapper, but he realized he has skills after his first session in the studio.
- Lil Baby hopes to drive his label one day, such as Def Jam or as Roc Nation.
