14 facts you need to know about 'Rockstar' rapper DaBaby
How old is DaBaby? What are his biggest songs and how much is his net worth really? Here's everything you need to know about the 'Suge' rapper.
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1. What happened between DaBaby and JoJo Siwa?
DaBaby faced backlash for seemingly calling out JoJo Siwa in a freestyle, where he rapped “N***a you a b***h/ JoJo Siwa, b***h/ She let the wrong n***a get rich". The rapper later clarified his comments, tweeting, "my 3 year old princess is your number 1 fan. I bought her every product you have out. She think she you. Don’t let em trick you into thinking id ever have a problem with you. My word play just went over their heads. All love on my end shawty, Keep shinning!" Credit: Getty
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2. What happened to DaBaby's brother Glen Johnson
DaBaby's brother, Glen Johnson, died in November 2020 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 34-years-old. DaBaby note on social media at the time, "I would've gave up all I had to see you happy," and changed his Instagram bio to "LONG LIVE MY BROTHER." (Picture: Getty)
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3. How old is DaBaby?
DaBaby was born on December 22, 1991, making him 30-years-old. (Picture: Getty)
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4. What is DaBaby's height?
According to various sources, DaBaby stands at 5 feet 8 inches tall. (Picture: Getty)
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5. What is DaBaby's net worth?
Celebrity Net Worth place DaBaby's net worth at $3 million, while others have listed it between $3 and $5 million. The rapper has made his fortune thanks to his three chart-topping studio albums - 'Baby On Baby', 'Kirk', and 'Blame It On Baby'. (Picture: Getty)
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6. Does DaBaby have a daughter?
DaBaby has a two-year-old daughter with his ex-girlfriend, MeMe. He also co-parents her six-year-old son from her previous relationship. (Picture: Instagram)
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7. Is DaBaby dating B Simone?
DaBaby and 'Wild ‘n Out' star B Simone - who has been vocal about her crush on the 'Suge' rapper - sparked dating rumours in early 2020 after she appeared in the music video for his single 'Find My Way'. The rumours started up again after DaBaby appeared on 'Wild ‘n Out' alongside Simone and fans picked up on their chemistry. (Picture: Instagram)
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8. What is DaBaby's real name?
DaBaby's real name is Jonathan Lyndale Kirk. He started his rap career under the stage name Baby Jesus, but he later changed it as he thought it had become a distraction. (Picture: Getty)
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9. Who is DaBaby's baby mama MeMe?
DaBaby and his ex-girlfriend MeMe met five years ago through mutual friends, and despite not being together anymore they remain friends. MeMe, a barber, shares a daughter with the rapper, and has said that he is an "amazing" father. Picture: Instagram)
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10. Is DaBaby dating DaniLeigh?
DaniLeigh was romantically linked to DaBaby after the music video for their collaboration 'Levi High' dropped. Despite DaniLeigh denying the dating rumours at the time, but were linked once again after appearing to stay in the same West Hollywood hotel during quarantine. His baby mama MeMe later claimed Dani had blocked her on Twitter, to which Dani responded, "GO GET A JOB… U so on me." They split for good in early 2021. Picture: Instagram)
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11. Has DaBaby been arrested?
In March 2019, DaBaby pleaded guilty to carrying a concealed weapon after "acting in self-defence" during his involvement with the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man in North Carolina. In January 2020, he was detained, questioned, charged with battery and later released in Miami in connection with a robbery investigation. DaBaby and his crew reportedly jumped and robbed a music promoter who was said to have underpaid him. (Picture: Getty)
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12. Who is DaBaby's wife?
Rumours circulated that DaBaby was married after his high school yearbook picture went viral. Alongside his photo, his yearbook quote mentions that his wife was Ashley Kirk. However, the rapper later confirmed that she was just a friend on the yearbook team making a joke. (Picture: Getty)
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13. DaBaby's breakthrough hit 'Suge' dropped in April 2019.
The viral song was met with widespread acclaim and received two nominations at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards for 'Best Rap Performance' and 'Best Rap Song.' (Picture: Getty)
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14. Does DaBaby have a girlfriend?
He's previously dated singer DaniLeigh and entertainer B Simone, but DaBaby is reportedly single at present. He does, however, have another baby on the way with an unknown woman. He confirmed he was not with ex-girlfriend MeMe when the child was conceived. (Picture: Getty)
