Dominique Armani Jones, a.k.a. Lil Baby, was born on December 3, 1994. Lil Baby is a celebrated rapper and entertainer. He gained recognition and mainstream popularity after releasing his mixtape, “Perfect Timing,” in 2017. In 2018, his debut studio album “Harder Than Ever” was released; it ended up being certified R.I.A.A. platinum. He released two more mixtapes that same year with singles ranked at four and two on the U.S. Billboard 200. His second studio album, “My Turn” did just as well. Lil Baby is causing waves in the music industry and we are excited to celebrate him with you today.
Fast Facts
Full Name:
Dominique Armani Jones
Nickname:
Lil Baby, The Hero
Birth date:
December 03, 1994
Age:
29 years, 4 months
Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
Height:
5' 10"
Relationship Status:
Single
Net Worth:
$4.0 million
Background
Dominique Armani Jones, a.k.a. Lil Baby, is a prolific and popular rapper who rose to fame because of his lyrical prowess and creativity. He was born on December 3, 1994, in Atlanta, Georgia, deep in the Oakland City neighborhood. His father decided to leave them behind; hence, their mother became the family’s breadwinner. He grew up with his two sisters. He attended Booker T. Washington High School but dropped out in the ninth grade. He took to street life and got into drug dealing full time. He was arrested in 2012 and charged with possession with intent to sell, amongst other various charges. The following year, his charge was marijuana possession; in 2014, he got arrested again for marijuana possession with the intent to sell. He did time for two years following that.Jones frequented the Atlanta-based Quality Control Records studio as a drug dealer by the time he was 17 years. The label founder, Kevin ‘Coach K’ Lee, took note of his street respect and cred, ‘lingo,’ and swag and encouraged him to become a rapper. Young Thug and Gunna became his mentors and helped him develop his delivery style. He rose to fame, recognition, and mainstream popularity after releasing his first mixtape, “Perfect Timing,” in 2017, which featured Young Thug and Lil Yachty. In 2018, he released his debut studio album “Harder Than Ever”; it ended up being certified R.I.A.A. platinum. It featured the hit single, ‘Yes Indeed,’ which ranked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100. He had collaborated with Drake on the single. He released two more mixtapes that same year ― “Drip Harder” and “Street Gossip.” “Drip Harder” featured ‘Drip Too Hard’ with Gunna ― his biggest hit single to date; it ranked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100, while “Street Gossip” ranked at number two on the U.S. Billboard 200.His second studio album, “My Turn,” released in 2020, brought him more success, ranking at number one on the Billboard 200 and earning platinum thrice by R.I.A.A. ‘We Paid’ was his hit single with 42 Dugg; it ranked at number 10 on the Hot 100. In the same year, he released the hit single, ‘The Bigger Picture,’ which also charted on the Hot 100 at number three. He did a collaborative album with Lil Durk in 2021 ― “The Voice of the Heroes”; this project was his second work to be featured on the Billboard 200 in the first place. Jones is always attaining new milestones and growing steadily in his career. He has received one Grammy Award and one B.E.T. Award. He was also recognized and crowned the biggest all-genre ‘Artist of the Year’ at the Apple Music Awards in 2020.
Career timeline
Jones releases his first mixtape ― “Perfect Timing.”
Jones releases “Harder Than Ever,” which gets R.I.A.A. platinum-certified.
“My Turn” is released; it ranks at number one on the Billboard 200.
Together with Lil Durk, they release “The Voice of the Heroes,” which becomes the second project to rank number one on the Billboard 200.
Lil Baby FAQs
Is Lil Baby and DaBaby related?
No, they are not related but they come from the same city ― Atlanta, Georgia.
What was Lil Baby’s first job?
He has only ever had one other job, where he worked for 2 hours at Zaxbys.
What does Lil Baby do for fun?
He loves to travel and try new things, such as jet skiing and off-roading.
5 Surprising Facts
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His stage name came from friends
The older friends he hung out with called him ‘Lil Baby.’
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He loves hot wings
Jones has stated that hot wings are his favorite food.
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He knew Migos before fame
Jones knew his record label mates, Migos, before he became famous.
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He stumbled into rapping
Jones had never had dreams of being a rapper but discovered that it was his talent after his first studio session.
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He aspires to own a record label
Jones dreams of owning record labels like Def Jam or Roc Nation.
Why We Love Lil Baby
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He is a good father
He is a father to two sons. He loves his sons and is proud to be their father. He provides for them and makes sure they don’t lack. He also works hard to make sure he spends more quality time with them.
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He works hard
Since he debuted his career, his growth has been inevitable. His consistency in perfecting his craft has paid off. He always seeks mentorship and is always willing to learn. His consistent music releases have also resulted in his massive following and fanbase.
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He is an activist
He was very vocal about the injustice of George Floyd. He was an active key player in wanting change and stood with his family. In 2021, on the anniversary of Floyd’s murder, he visited the White House along with Floyd’s family.
Lil Baby’s birthday dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | December 3 | Saturday |
| 2023 | December 3 | Sunday |
| 2024 | December 3 | Tuesday |
| 2025 | December 3 | Wednesday |
| 2026 | December 3 | Thursday |
