DaBaby
Jonathan Lyndale Kirk
DaBaby is an American rapper from Charlotte, North Carolina active since 2014.
- Profession
- Rapper, Songwriter
- Born
- December 22, 1991
- Years active
- 2014–present
Early life
Born Jonathan Kirk in Cleveland and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, DaBaby built buzz through a prolific run of energetic mixtapes and attention-grabbing viral videos, developing a punchy, percussive flow and a charismatic, comedic persona.
Career
His 2019 breakout "Baby on Baby" featured the hit "Suge," and the consecutive number-one albums "Kirk" and "Blame It on Baby" delivered the chart-topping "Rockstar" with Roddy Ricch, making him one of the most ubiquitous voices in rap. He became one of the most-featured artists of his peak years.
Major achievements
He scored multiple number-one albums in rapid succession, a number-one Hot 100 single with "Rockstar," and several Grammy nominations during a meteoric two-year rise.
Legacy
DaBaby's relentless, staccato flow and high-volume output defined a stretch of late-2010s rap radio and streaming.
References
Frequently asked questions about DaBaby
- What is DaBaby known for?
- DaBaby is an American rapper from Charlotte, North Carolina active since 2014. DaBaby is recognized as a rapper and songwriter.
- Where is DaBaby from?
- DaBaby is from Charlotte, North Carolina.
- When was DaBaby born?
- DaBaby was born on December 22, 1991, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- What kind of music does DaBaby make?
- DaBaby's music spans Hip-hop, Trap, and Southern hip-hop.
- Is DaBaby still active?
- Yes — DaBaby has been active since 2014 and continues to work today.
- What record labels has DaBaby been associated with?
- DaBaby has been associated with Billion Dollar Baby, South Coast, and Interscope.
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