Lil Baby, whose real name is Dominique Armani Jones, is an American rapper born on December 3, 1994. He gained fame with the release of his mixtapes Harder than Hard and Too Hard in 2017. These projects led to his first song “My Dawg” making it onto the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Lil Baby signed with Quality Control Music, a label under Motown and Capitol Records, to drop his first studio album Harder Than Ever in 2018. The album reached number three on the Billboard 200 chart and featured the hit single “Yes Indeed” with Drake. In the same year, he collaborated with rapper Gunna on the mixtape Drip Harder and released his own mixtape Street Gossip, with both projects achieving success on the charts.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Dominique Armani Jones |
| Date of Birth | December 3, 1994 |
| Place of Birth | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Children | Two (Jason Armani and Loyal Armani) |
| Profession | Rapper, Songwriter |
| Labels | Quality Control, Motown, Glass Window Entertainment |
| Net Worth | $8 million |
Early Life and Education
Jones grew up in the Oakland City neighborhood of Southwest Atlanta, Georgia. At the age of two, his father left the family, leaving his mother to raise him and his two sisters. He made the decision to drop out of Booker T. Washington High School in ninth grade and turned to drug dealing.
By early 2012, he faced charges for possession with intent to sell, along with other offenses. The following year, he was charged with possession of marijuana of less than an ounce. In 2014, he was arrested for possession of marijuana with intent to sell, resulting in a two-year incarceration.
Career
At seventeen, Lil Baby, a former drug dealer, was urged by Quality Control Records founder, Kevin “Coach K” Lee to pursue rap due to his natural talent and respect in Atlanta. Mentored by Young Thug and Gunna, he released mixtapes like Perfect Timing, Harder Than Hard, 2 The Hard Way (with Marlo), and Too Hard.
His debut album, Harder Than Ever, included hits like “Yes Indeed” with Drake. Lil Baby founded his label, 4 Pockets Full, and later dropped the successful mixtape Drip Harder with Gunna.
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His single “Drip Too Hard” went Diamond and received Grammy nominations. Lil Baby continued to make music and collaborate with artists like Yung Gravy and Future, leading up to his second album, My Turn.
In January 2020, Lil Baby dropped “Sum 2 Prove” as the second single from his upcoming album, My Turn. The album was released in February 2020 and debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200.
My Turn featured collaborations with artists like Gunna, Future, Lil Uzi Vert, and more, producing multiple chart-topping hits. Following the release of a deluxe version, the album regained the top spot on the Billboard 200.
In June 2020, his song “The Bigger Picture” became his highest-charting as a lead artist, landing at number three on the Hot 100. Lil Baby continued his success with features on tracks like Lil Mosey’s “Back at It” and Pop Smoke’s “For the Night”. His collaborative album with Lil Durk, The Voice of the Heroes, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 in June 2021.
Lil Baby’s track record of hits continued with collaborations with Drake and Roddy Ricch, while also headlining major events and being the subject of a documentary film. His fourth album, It’s Only Me, released in October 2022 achieving his third consecutive number one album.
Recently, he confirmed the title of his upcoming album, Who Hard As Me (WHAM), set to release on January 3, 2025. The album will include features from Future, GloRilla, Rod Wave, Travis Scott, and Young Thug. Lil Baby has been promoting it with singles like “5AM” and “Insecurities,” showcasing his return to music after a challenging period1
Personal Life
Jones has a son with former girlfriend Ayesha and was later in a relationship with model Jayda Cheaves, who appeared in his music video for “Close Friends”. Cheaves gave birth to their son in February 2019.
In May 2021, Jones visited the White House with George Floyd’s family on the anniversary of Floyd’s death.
In July 2021, he was arrested on a drug charge in Paris after attending events with basketball player James Harden, but was later released after paying a fine.
Jones faced another arrest in August 2024 in Las Vegas for a concealed weapons charge, posting bail and being released from detention soon after.
Lil Baby Net Worth
Lil Baby’s current net worth is estimated to be approximately $8 million as of 2024. This figure reflects his successful music career, which includes hit albums and singles, alongside income from endorsements and business ventures like his restaurant in Atlanta and his dog breeding business, 4PF Kennel.
Discography
Lil Baby’s discography includes:
Studio Albums
- Harder Than Ever (2018)
- My Turn (2020)
- It’s Only Me (2022)
Collaborative Albums
- The Voice of the Heroes (with Lil Durk) (2021)
Compilation Albums
- Quality Control: Control the Streets, Vol. 1 (2017)
- Quality Control: Control the Streets, Vol. 2 (2019)
Mixtapes
- Too Hard (2017)
- Drip Harder (with Gunna) (2018)
- Street Gossip (2018)
- Just Cause Y’all Waited 2 (2020)
- My Turn (Deluxe) (2020)
- Harder Than Hard (2017)
Singles
- Over 119 singles, including numerous collaborations with various artists
Awards and Nominations
Lil Baby has received numerous awards and nominations throughout his career:
Awards
- BET Awards
- 2019: Best New Artist (Won)
- 2021: Best Male Hip Hop Artist (Won)
- 2022: Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award for “We Win” (Won)
- ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards
- 2021: Songwriter of the Year (Won)
- 2022: Songwriter of the Year (Won)
- Grammy Awards
- 2022: Best Melodic Rap Performance for “Hurricane” (Won)
Nominations
- BET Awards
- 2020: Best Male Hip Hop Artist (Nominated)
- 2022: Best Male Hip Hop Artist (Nominated)
- 2023: Best Male Hip Hop Artist (Nominated)
- Grammy Awards
- 2021: Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song for “The Bigger Picture” (Nominated)
- American Music Awards
- 2020: New Artist of the Year and Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album for My Turn (Nominated)
- Billboard Music Awards
- Multiple nominations including Top New Artist and Top Rap Artist.
Overall, Lil Baby has achieved significant recognition, with 5 wins and over 30 nominations across various prestigious awards.
