Who is DaBaby?
DaBaby, born Jonathan Lyndale Kirk on December 22, 1991, in Cleveland, Ohio, later relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina. He rose to prominence with his debut studio album, Baby on Baby, released in 2019, which featured the hit single “Suge.” His subsequent albums, Kirk and Blame It on Baby, also enjoyed commercial success, with Blame It on Baby including the popular track “Rockstar,” featuring Roddy Ricch.
Age
DaBaby, born on December 22, 1991, is currently 32 years old.
Height and Weight
DaBaby is 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) tall and weighs approximately 75 kg (162 pounds).
Education
DaBaby graduated from Julius L. Chambers High School, formerly Vance High School, in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2010. He then spent two years studying at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro but did not finish his degree. He has noted that his college attendance was mainly to meet his parents’ expectations.
Family
DaBaby, whose real name is Jonathan Lyndale Kirk, is the youngest of three siblings. Born on December 22, 1991, in Cleveland, Ohio, he moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, with his family. He was raised with two older brothers, one of whom, Glen Johnson, sadly passed away in 2020.
Wife and Children
DaBaby is currently unmarried but has been involved in several high-profile relationships, notably with singer DaniLeigh. He has four children with three different women: Velour, born in 2021 with DaniLeigh; Nova, born in 2020 with Latoia Danet; Serenity, born in 2017 with MeMe; and Caleb, born in 2014, who is MeMe’s stepson. His relationships, especially with DaniLeigh, have frequently attracted public attention due to their on-again, off-again nature and public disputes.
Career
DaBaby, born Jonathan Lyndale Kirk, has made a significant impact in the music industry. He began his career in 2015 with his debut mixtape Nonfiction and gained attention with his Baby Talk mixtape series in 2017. His breakthrough came in 2019 with the debut studio album Baby on Baby, featuring the hit single “Suge,” which reached number seven on the Billboard Hot 100. Later in 2019, he released Kirk, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and included hits like “Bop” and “Vibez.” In 2020, his third album, Blame It on Baby, also debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, featuring the chart-topping single “Rockstar” with Roddy Ricch. DaBaby has collaborated with various artists such as Megan Thee Stallion, Post Malone, and Dua Lipa. Known for his energetic flow and charismatic stage presence, his career has been marked by controversies, including legal issues and public disputes, but he remains a prominent figure in the rap industry.
Awards and Recognition
DaBaby has garnered several awards throughout his career, including multiple BET Awards such as Best Male Hip Hop Artist. At the Billboard Music Awards, he won for Top Streaming Song and Top Rap Song with “Rockstar” featuring Roddy Ricch. He also received the Best New Hip-Hop Artist award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards and has won MTV Video Music Awards for his music videos. Additionally, DaBaby has been nominated for multiple Grammy Awards, including Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance, and has received American Music Award nominations for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist and Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album. His singles “Suge” and “Rockstar” both hit the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, with “Rockstar” reaching number one, and many of his songs and albums have achieved Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Net worth
As of 2024, DaBaby’s net worth is estimated at approximately $5 million. His financial success largely stems from his thriving music career, which includes revenue from album sales, streaming, tours, and endorsements.
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