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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
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1. Lil Baby was born Dominique Jones in Atlanta in 1994
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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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3. He earned his first Grammy nomination in 2020 Grammys for ‘Drip Too Hard’
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4. Booker T. Washington High School in Atlanta
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5. Lil Baby is the father of two boys
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6. Lil Baby said Young Thug paid him to leave the hood because he recognized his talent
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7. His first mixtape was released in April 2017
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8. His song, “The Bigger Picture,” was nominated for two Grammy Awards – ‘Best Rap Performance’ and ‘Best Rap Song’
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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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11. He has known Quality Control label mates The Migos before he got famous
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12. His debut studio album, “Harder Than Ever” peaked on the US Billboard 200 at the number 3 spot
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13. He never planned to be a rapper but realized he had skills after his first studio session
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14. He hopes to one day head his own label, like Def Jam or like Roc Nation
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15. He went to jail for the first time at age thirteen
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