Dominique Armani Jones, known professionally as Lil Baby, was born on December 3, 1994, in Atlanta, Georgia. Raised by his single mother after his father left when he was two, Lil Baby faced challenges from a young age. He struggled in school and turned to the streets for a sense of belonging and a way to earn money, engaging in petty crime and drug dealing.

Lil Baby Biography

After serving time in prison, Lil Baby decided to pursue a career in music. He rose to prominence following the release of his 2017 mixtapes Harder than Hard and Too Hard. The former of which spawned his first Billboard Hot 100 entry with its lead single, “My Dawg.” He signed with Quality Control Music, an imprint of Motown and Capitol Records, to release his debut studio album Harder Than Ever (2018). It peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 and was supported by the Billboard Hot 100-top ten single “Yes Indeed” (with Drake).

Recent Achievements

In 2022, Lil Baby’s documentary, Untrapped: The Story of Lil Baby, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. It was later released on Amazon Prime Video. The film chronicles his life and career, highlighting his rise from street hustler to hip-hop mogul.

In 2024, he made headlines after revealing on the podcast “A Safe Place,” presented by Lil Yachty, that he lost between 8 and 9 million dollars in a casino over a 40-hour period. Recognizing his problem with gambling, Lil Baby asked his friend Michael Rubin, CEO of Fanatics, to write a letter to all casinos to prohibit his entry. Since then, he has stopped gambling.

Personal Life

Lil Baby has two sons: Jason Armani from a previous relationship with Ayesha Howard, and Loyal Armani, born in February 2019, with his then-girlfriend Jayda Cheaves.

Lil Baby’s journey from the streets of Atlanta to international stardom serves as an inspiration to many. His authentic storytelling and commitment to his craft have solidified his place in the pantheon of hip-hop greats.