
Lil Baby’s rise to stardom has made him one of the hottest new talents in the game. From songs alongside Drake, Wayne, Megan Thee Stallion and more, the 26-year-old rapper has proven time and again that he’s here to stay. But how much do you really know about the Atlanta artist? Check out our gallery of 15 facts below.
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15 Interesting Facts You Might Not Have Known About Lil Baby was originally published on zhiphopcleveland.com
1. Lil Baby was born Dominique Jones in Atlanta in 1994
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15 Interesting Facts You Might Not Have Known About Lil Baby was originally published on zhiphopcleveland.com
2. In May 2021, he visited the White House with the family of George Floyd marking one year since Floyd’s murder
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15 Interesting Facts You Might Not Have Known About Lil Baby was originally published on zhiphopcleveland.com
3. He earned his first Grammy nomination in 2020 Grammys for ‘Drip Too Hard’
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15 Interesting Facts You Might Not Have Known About Lil Baby was originally published on zhiphopcleveland.com
4. Booker T. Washington High School in Atlanta
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15 Interesting Facts You Might Not Have Known About Lil Baby was originally published on zhiphopcleveland.com
5. Lil Baby is the father of two boys
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15 Interesting Facts You Might Not Have Known About Lil Baby was originally published on zhiphopcleveland.com
6. Lil Baby said Young Thug paid him to leave the hood because he recognized his talent
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15 Interesting Facts You Might Not Have Known About Lil Baby was originally published on zhiphopcleveland.com
7. His first mixtape was released in April 2017
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15 Interesting Facts You Might Not Have Known About Lil Baby was originally published on zhiphopcleveland.com
8. His song, “The Bigger Picture,” was nominated for two Grammy Awards – ‘Best Rap Performance’ and ‘Best Rap Song’
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15 Interesting Facts You Might Not Have Known About Lil Baby was originally published on zhiphopcleveland.com
9. Lil Baby got his stage name from some of his older friends, with whom he used to hang out a lot
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10. He lists hot wings as his favorite food
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15 Interesting Facts You Might Not Have Known About Lil Baby was originally published on zhiphopcleveland.com
11. He has known Quality Control label mates The Migos before he got famous
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15 Interesting Facts You Might Not Have Known About Lil Baby was originally published on zhiphopcleveland.com
12. His debut studio album, “Harder Than Ever” peaked on the US Billboard 200 at the number 3 spot
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15 Interesting Facts You Might Not Have Known About Lil Baby was originally published on zhiphopcleveland.com
13. He never planned to be a rapper but realized he had skills after his first studio session
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15 Interesting Facts You Might Not Have Known About Lil Baby was originally published on zhiphopcleveland.com
14. He hopes to one day head his own label, like Def Jam or like Roc Nation
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15 Interesting Facts You Might Not Have Known About Lil Baby was originally published on zhiphopcleveland.com
15. He went to jail for the first time at age thirteen
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15 Interesting Facts You Might Not Have Known About Lil Baby was originally published on zhiphopcleveland.com

