DaBaby is one of the most popular rappers in the West. The dark-skinned guy began to engage in creativity since 2010. At the beginning of his career, he managed to release several mixtapes that interested music lovers. If we talk about the peak of popularity, then the singer was very popular in 2019. This happened after the release of the Baby on Baby album.
The American rapper has more than 14 million followers on Instagram. In the DaBaby profile, you can see not only “working” photos, but also photos with a child and friends.
Childhood and youth DaBaby
Jonathan Lindale Kirk (real name of the singer) was born on December 22, 1991 in Cleveland. He spent his childhood in Charlotte, a small town located in North Carolina.
The guy went to Vance's school. Jonathan did not please his parents with good grades at school, and the guy's behavior was not ideal. After high school, Jonathan entered the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
He never dreamed of getting a higher education. According to the artist, he attended school and university for only one reason - his parents wanted it. Two years after entering the university, Jonathan took the documents and went on a free "swimming".
The place where Jonathan spent his childhood and youth deserves special attention. He lived in one of the most unfavorable areas of his town. The atmosphere that was in this place influenced the formation of the personality of the artist. The guy repeatedly had problems with the law. He dealt in illegal drugs and drove with an expired license.
One of the most embarrassing moments in Jonathan's biography happened in 2018. The young man was charged with possession of firearms, which he used during the conflict in the supermarket. One person died that evening.
Despite the fact that Jonathan admitted that he shot the man, he was not sent to prison. As it turned out, his actions were justified in self-defense.
DaBaby's creative path
A black guy from his youth was fond of rap. He really liked the work of Eminem, Lil Wayne, 50 Cent. Jonathan began playing music professionally in 2014, and in 2015 the rapper's first mixtape was released. We are talking about the collection Nonfiction. The debut work was well received by the fans. On the wave of popularity, DaBaby released a number of new songs.
Soon the rapper signed a contract with promoter Arnold Taylor. This allowed Jonathan to become successful. The head of the South Coast Music Group label noticed the young artist at performances in North Carolina. This collaboration allowed the artist to showcase his mixtapes to the general public. In addition, Jonathan signed the first distribution contract with the recording studio Jay-Z Interscope.
On March 1, Interscope released the rapper's studio album Baby on Baby. The record was so warmly received by the public that it took the 25th position on the Billboard 200 chart. By June, Suge's composition was in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. In 2019, Jonathan created his own label, Billion Dollar Baby Entertainment.
After the presentation of the album Baby on Baby, the rapper's popularity increased hundreds of times. In the same year, the rapper participated in the recording of the track Under the Sun for the Dreamville Records Revenge of the Dreamers. Music critics called this work a "breakthrough" in the work of DaBaby.
Release of the second studio album
In the same year, the artist's discography was replenished with a second album. We are talking about the collection Kirk. The top compositions of the disc included tracks: Intro, Enemies, as well as remixes of songs: Stop Snitchin, Truth Hurts, Life is Good.
In 2020, the rapper's work was noted at the highest level. At the Grammy Awards in 2020, he was announced in several categories at once. These are "Best Rap Song" and "Best Rap Performance".
2020, despite the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, turned out to be very productive. The fact is that this year the rapper presented his third studio album to the public. The new LP was called Blame It on Baby. The album was very warmly received by critics and fans. From a commercial point of view, the collection can be called a success. Track Rockstar, which Jonathan recorded with Roddy Ricch, became a real hit.
The personal life of a rapper
DaBaby is dating a girl Mem. Beloved, although not considered the official wife of the rapper, nevertheless bore him two children. According to the media, Mem is expecting her third child.
Jonathan actively uses social networks, in which he often shows his daughter. The rapper is a loving father and caring husband. Fans are constantly arguing among themselves - will the rapper Mem propose? The rapper does not like to reveal information about his personal life.
Jonathan's style deserves special attention. He prefers luxury clothes and sports sneakers of popular brands. The rapper is 173 cm tall and weighs 72 kg.
DaBaby: interesting facts
- Jonathan compiled a Forbes "30 to 30" rating. The popular publication named the artist on its 2019 elite list.
- He was named "Best New Hip Hop Artist" at the BET Hip-Hop Awards 2019.
- Jonathan does not hide the fact that he uses illegal drugs.
- The performer has appeared on television several times. He performed at the BET Hip-Hop Awards in October 2019 with Offset.
Rapper DaBaby today
Jonathan Kirk continues to run his own label in 2020. In addition, he releases new tracks and video clips. Now his beats are listened to by young people in the United States and abroad. A tragic event that happened in a supermarket in 2019 drew attention to a celebrity.
The coronavirus pandemic has suspended some of the rapper's concerts. Despite this, Jonathan managed to perform his concert in the summer at the Cosmopolitan Premier Lounge in Decatur. There were curiosities at this performance. The fact is that social distancing and restrictive security measures were not observed during the event. After the concert ended, media and pundits criticized DaBaby's actions and attitude towards fans.
During the virtual BET Awards 2020, DaBaby commented on the situation regarding the murder of George Floyd, which provoked anti-racism actions in America. During the performance of the Rockstar composition, a video was played on the screen, reminiscent of the detention of the criminal, who turned out to be the victim.
