About
Lil Baby, born Dominique Armani Jones, is an American rapper from Atlanta who rose to prominence in 2017. He achieved critical and commercial success with albums like Harder Than Ever and My Turn, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. He is known for his melodic trap style and has become one of the most successful rappers of his generation.
Career Timeline
Signs with Quality Control Music
Atlanta rapper Lil Baby signed with Quality Control Music and began releasing mixtapes. His street credibility and prolific output quickly built a regional following.
Drip Too Hard Goes Platinum
His collaboration with Gunna, 'Drip Too Hard,' went platinum and reached top 10 on Billboard Hot 100. This breakthrough established him as one of Atlanta's hottest new rappers.
My Turn Debuts at Number One
His album 'My Turn' debuted at #1 on Billboard 200 and became the best-selling album of 2020. This commercial dominance and protest anthem 'The Bigger Picture' elevated him to superstar status.
Remains Top Streaming Hip-Hop Artist
Lil Baby was consistently among the most-streamed rappers globally with multiple platinum singles. His prolific output and features kept him at the forefront of mainstream hip-hop.
It's Only Me Album Underperforms
While debuting at #1, his album 'It's Only Me' had weak single performance and failed to match 'My Turn's impact. Critics noted creative stagnation, and public interest began cooling.
Steady But Declining Cultural Presence
Continues releasing music and touring but without major cultural moments or chart dominance. He remains respected in hip-hop but has lost the mainstream momentum of his 2020-2021 peak.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026