History of Lil Baby in Timeline
Dominique Armani Jones, better known as Lil Baby, is a prominent American rapper who gained recognition after releasing mixtapes "Harder than Hard" and "Too Hard" in 2017. His debut album "Harder Than Ever" (2018) reached number three on the Billboard 200. That same year, he released the collaborative mixtape "Drip Harder" with rapper Gunna and the commercial mixtape "Street Gossip." Lil Baby is signed to Quality Control Music, an imprint of Motown and Capitol Records.
December 3, 1994: Birth of Dominique Armani Jones
Dominique Armani Jones, who would later be known as Lil Baby, was born on December 3, 1994.
2001: "How High" Release
The stoner film "How High" was released in 2001. Lil Baby would later star in the sequel.
2012: Drug Charges
Lil Baby was charged with possession with intent to sell, along with other charges, in early 2012.
2013: Marijuana Possession Charge
In 2013, Lil Baby faced charges for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana.
2014: Arrest and Incarceration
Lil Baby was arrested in 2014 for possession of marijuana with intent to sell and subsequently served a two-year prison sentence.
April 2017: First Mixtape Release
Lil Baby released his first mixtape, "Perfect Timing," in April 2017, featuring guest appearances by Young Thug and Lil Yachty. This marked the start of his musical career.
2017: Rise to Prominence
Lil Baby began to gain recognition in 2017 after releasing his mixtapes "Harder than Hard" and "Too Hard". "Harder than Hard" featured his debut single on the Billboard Hot 100, "My Dawg".
2017: 4PF Label Founding
Lil Baby established his own label, 4 Pockets Full (4PF), in 2017.
May 2018: "Harder Than Ever" Release
Lil Baby's debut studio album, "Harder Than Ever," was released in May 2018 and peaked at number three on the US Billboard 200. The album included the singles "Southside" and "Yes Indeed" featuring Drake, with the latter reaching number six on the Billboard Hot 100. "Life Goes On," featuring Gunna and Lil Uzi Vert, also charted on the Billboard Hot 100.
September 2018: "FishCenter Live" Appearance
Lil Baby appeared on the Adult Swim TV show "FishCenter Live" in September 2018.
October 5, 2018: "Drip Harder" Release and Grammy Nomination
Lil Baby and Gunna released their collaborative mixtape "Drip Harder" on October 5, 2018. The lead single, "Drip Too Hard," achieved Diamond certification from the RIAA and 4x Platinum certification from Music Canada. The song reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and received a nomination for Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards.
November 2018: "Street Gossip" Release
Lil Baby released his mixtape "Street Gossip" in November 2018.
December 2018: Collaboration with Yung Gravy
Lil Baby collaborated with Yung Gravy on the single "Alley Oop" in December 2018.
2018: Debut Album and Collaborations
In 2018, Lil Baby signed with Quality Control Music and released his debut studio album, "Harder Than Ever," which peaked at number three on the Billboard 200. The album included the hit single "Yes Indeed" featuring Drake. He also released the collaborative mixtape "Drip Harder" with Gunna, featuring the successful singles "Drip Too Hard" and "Close Friends." Additionally, his commercial mixtape "Street Gossip" peaked at number two on the Billboard 200.
February 18, 2019: Birth of Lil Baby's Son
On February 18, 2019, Lil Baby's then-girlfriend, Jayda Cheaves, gave birth to their son.
April 2019: "How High 2" Premiere
Lil Baby starred in the film "How High 2," a sequel to the 2001 stoner film "How High," which premiered on MTV in April 2019.
June 2019: Collaboration with Future
Lil Baby and Future released their single "Out the Mud" in June 2019.
July 2019: "Baby" Release
In July 2019, Lil Baby collaborated with DaBaby on the single "Baby," which was featured on Quality Control's second studio album, "Control the Streets, Volume 2." The song reached number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100.
November 2019: "Woah" and Other Releases
Lil Baby released the single "Woah" in November 2019 as the lead single for his album "My Turn." The song peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100. He was also featured on YouTuber KSI's track "Down Like That" alongside Rick Ross and producer S-X, even performing it during KSI's boxing match against Logan Paul. Additionally, he released "Catch the Sun" for the film "Queen & Slim," later included on "My Turn."
January 2020: "Sum 2 Prove" Release
Lil Baby released "Sum 2 Prove," the second single from his album "My Turn," in January 2020, reaching number 16 on the Hot 100.
February 2020: "Too Hard" Certification
In February 2020, Lil Baby's mixtape "Too Hard" was certified gold by the RIAA.
February 2020: "My Turn" Release and Chart Success
Lil Baby's album "My Turn" was released in February 2020, debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200. The album included collaborations with Gunna, 42 Dugg, Future, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Wayne, Moneybagg Yo, Young Thug, and Rylo Rodriguez. "My Turn" produced 12 songs that charted on the Billboard Hot 100, bringing Lil Baby's total entries on the chart to 47, equaling Prince and Paul McCartney.
June 2020: "The Bigger Picture" Release
In June 2020, in the midst of the George Floyd protests, Lil Baby released "The Bigger Picture," a politically charged track. It debuted at number three on the Billboard Hot 100, making it his highest-charting song as a lead artist at the time.
July 2020: Collaboration with Pop Smoke
Lil Baby was featured on Pop Smoke's song "For the Night" from the late rapper's posthumous debut album "Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon" in July 2020. The track reached number six on the Hot 100.
September 2020: "My Turn" Certification and Grammy Nominations
Lil Baby's album "My Turn" became the first album of 2020 to be certified double platinum by the RIAA in September 2020. "The Bigger Picture" received two nominations for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.
2020: "My Turn" Album Release and Chart Success
Lil Baby's second album, "My Turn," debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 in 2020, becoming the best-selling album of the year and achieving quadruple platinum certification from the RIAA. It included the hit songs "We Paid" (featuring 42 Dugg) and "The Bigger Picture," inspired by the George Floyd protests. Both tracks reached the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, with "The Bigger Picture" receiving two nominations at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.
2020: Artist of the Year Recognition
Lil Baby was honored as the all-genre Artist of the Year at the 2020 Apple Music Awards.
March 2021: Grammy Performance and "Wants and Needs" Release
Lil Baby's performance of "The Bigger Picture" at the 2021 Grammy Awards was met with generally positive reception. The following day, his collaboration with Drake, "Wants and Needs," debuted at number two on the Hot 100, surpassing the peak and debut position of "The Bigger Picture" to become Lil Baby's highest-charting song overall.
May 2021: White House Visit
In May 2021, Lil Baby visited the White House with the family of George Floyd on the anniversary of Floyd's murder.
June 2021: The Voice of the Heroes Release
In June 2021, Lil Baby and Lil Durk released their collaborative studio album, "The Voice of the Heroes," which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
July 7, 2021: Arrest in Paris
On July 7, 2021, Lil Baby was arrested in Paris on a drug charge after attending Paris Fashion Week events. He was later released after agreeing to pay a fine.
September 2021: Featured on Drake's "Girls Want Girls"
In September 2021, Lil Baby was featured on Drake's song "Girls Want Girls" from the album "Certified Lover Boy." The song peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100.
December 2021: Featured on Roddy Ricch's "Moved to Miami"
In December 2021, Lil Baby was featured on Roddy Ricch's album, "Live Life Fast," on the track "Moved to Miami."
2021: Grammy Win and "The Voice of the Heroes"
Lil Baby's collaborative album with Lil Durk, "The Voice of the Heroes," also topped the Billboard 200 in 2021. He received a Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance for his contribution to Kanye West and The Weeknd's song "Hurricane."
February 2022: "Do We Have a Problem?" Release
Lil Baby and Nicki Minaj released their collaborative single "Do We Have a Problem?" in February 2022, accompanied by a music video.
March 2022: Dreamville 2022 Headliner
Lil Baby was announced as a headliner for J. Cole's Dreamville Music Festival in March 2022.
April 2022: Release of Singles "In A Minute" and "Right On"
In April 2022, Lil Baby released the singles "In A Minute" and "Right On," which charted on the Billboard Hot 100.
June 2022: "Untrapped: The Story of Lil Baby" Premieres
The documentary film about Lil Baby, "Untrapped: The Story of Lil Baby," directed by Karam Gill, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in June 2022.
August 2022: "Untrapped: The Story of Lil Baby" Release
"Untrapped: The Story of Lil Baby" was released on Amazon Prime Video in August 2022.
2022: Continued Success with "It's Only Me"
In 2022, Lil Baby released his third album, "It's Only Me," which achieved significant success and reached the top of the charts.
2023: Glass Window Entertainment Founding
In 2023, Lil Baby established his own record label, Glass Window Entertainment (formerly known as 4PF), signing artists such as 42 Dugg and Rylo Rodriguez.
2023: 4PF Becomes Glass Window Entertainment
In 2023, Lil Baby's record label, 4PF, was renamed Glass Window Entertainment.
August 26, 2024: Arrest in Las Vegas
On August 26, 2024, Lil Baby was arrested in Las Vegas on a concealed weapons charge. He was released on bond.