If you love hip hop music, you will agree that Lil Baby is one of the promising musicians of this generation. Lil Baby is also a music composer, a skill that makes him stand out from other rappers in the American music industry.
He gained traction after releasing a mixtape dubbed as Perfect Timing three years ago (2017). Dominque Jones Armani is his birth name, and he’s currently twenty-five years old turning twenty-six December 3rd this year.
Since gaining fame, Lil Baby has released different songs, and other than hip hop, he also sings trap music. Some of his songs include;
- Close Friends
- Woah
- Drip too hard
Additionally, since his debut he has released twelve albums namely;
- Drip Harder
- Harder than Ever
- Perfect Timing
- My Turn
These are only some of his records. In this article, you will get to know more about Lil Baby and how much he’s worth.
Formative Years
Having been born in Atlanta, Lil Baby, but was entirely raised with his mother after the father abandoned them while he was a toddler (two years old). Lil Baby also has a younger brother. When he grew up, he always had troubles that made him not finish school.
Some of the things that made him not finish school are drugs and the neighborhood they lived in. “He had a passion of being rich one day,” these were words by his brother and mother. They also added they Lil Baby is a natural hustler.
That didn’t end well as he was imprisoned for five years due to possession and intent of selling illegal drugs (Marijuana). But Lil Baby didn’t complete his jail term as he was released from prison after two years.
When he got out of jail, he started his music career with two music labels;
- Quality Control Music
- 4PF
Lil Baby’s Music Career
Even before going professional, Lil baby was tipped to becoming among the best rappers in the USA. Young Thug, a renowned rapper and among the founders of trap music, was the one who guided Lil Baby to releasing Perfect Timing.
The mixtape featured legendary rappers, including Lil Yachty and Young Thug. He continued to drop mixtapes till 2018 when he dropped his first solo studio album. It was known as Harder than ever.
The album got lots of attention and was the third on US Billboard 200. One of the things that made the collection famous was his collaboration with top rappers like Drake. For example, “Yes In deed,” a song he featured Drake was sixth on US Billboard Hot 100.
Presently, he has worked with different rappers in America like Gunna, 21 Savage, and Moneybagg Yo. His music career has had too many benefits, makings him lucky in an industry that is perceived to be populated. Some of his achievements include getting the Recording Industry Association of America and MC Platinum certifications for his song Drip Too Hard that he featured Gunna.
Other than music, Baby has also ventured to the film industry. He has made appearances in a Tv show called Adult Swim and a movie known as How High 2.
Personal Life
For sure, there is no much people know about Lil Baby’s own life. After his release from prison, he has been low key. Through his Instagram account, people get to know about his performances and daily activities.
Though in 2018, it was rumored that he got back together with his former girlfriend, Cheaves. Additionally, they have a son together. But there’s no much information about his family life.
Shooting Incident
Early March this year, Lil was almost shot during his performance in Birmingham, Alabama. However, he or his audience was injured during the shooting. But according to a video that went viral online, it was evident that among two men who were entering stage one was shot, and he is in a critical condition. That is conferring to information by Birmingham police. Since the incident, no one has been apprehended for the shooting.
What is the Height of Lil Baby?
The estimated height of Lil Baby is about 5ft 8″.
Average Earning Per Concert/Tour
According to Forbes, Baby earns more than seventy thousand US dollars in every concert he performs. Furthermore, a site concerned with the pricing of rappers per concert shows that Lil Baby gets around seventy-five thousand to a hundred thousand US dollars per show.
What are Lil Baby’s Social Media Accounts?
Do you love Lil Baby? It is my knowledge that you would like to follow him on social media platforms. The following are his social media platforms.
- Instagram – lilbaby_1
- Twitter – @lilbaby4PF
- Facebook Page – Lil Baby
So, these are his official social media handles.
How Many Awards has Lil Baby Won?
Nonetheless, the baby has been nominated in awards like BET and Grammys. He has only won one award; it is the Best New Artist in 2019 by BET Awards.
Lil Baby’s Net Worth
As per different reports, Lil baby is worth four million US dollars ($4,000,000). He is widely known to love jewelry and owns a house in Sacheen Lake. During his birthday in 2018, he bought himself a Rolls Royce SUV.
Last year Lil baby was pictured awarding his mom a Mercedes Benz while a Mini Cooper and Jeep Cherokee to his brother and another family member. Other cars that he is known to own include;
- Corvette
- Dodge Charger
- Mercedes G Wagon
All his wealth comes from rapping as he doesn’t have any business as per reports.
Fun Facts About Lil Baby
His songs are great, but there are things you don’t know about his personal life and music career.
First, while he was starting his career, Lil baby paid ($100) his friend Gunna to write him rap verses.
Lil baby loves Fanta.
His dressing code is mainly denim, casual clothes, and boots.
Furthermore, he has pierced his ears and loves wearing glasses.
Conclusion
For the best rap and trap music, you should find time to listen to Lil Baby’s music. That’s if you have never heard his song. Thanks for reading this article, and it will be a pleasure if you share it with others. If you have any questions, please leave a comment.