DaBaby

thumb Jonathan Lyndale Kirk (born December 22, 1991), known professionally as DaBaby (formerly Baby Jesus), is an American rapper. Quotes I’ve been in Charlotte since I was six years old, I’m 27 now. Anybody [for] my age really, Lil Wayne, 50 Cent, Eminem, Nelly, and those kind of people in the know. The list goes on. With my childhood, there was such a mixture of music that was hot. I really pulled from all of that. I only know that now because I can look back on it. Years ago, I would’ve only named a couple people, but when I think about it, I realize everyone [who influenced me] because of where I’m at with my career. There really wasn’t one. I didn’t know of any rappers in Charlotte. Not to sound like I’m bragging, but I brought the music scene alive and shed the proper light on it. I took it to a whole other level when I started rapping. That was only four years ago, but I just jumped out there fast. My plan from the start was to take it there. It wasn’t to get bitches and be cool like a lot of people do — my plan was to take over, not just my city, but the game from the beginning. I want to get where Drake and them are at. I’m competing with the big names. I’ve been through a lot on both ends of the fence. With me being mature, there’s a lot of shit I caught onto that may have gone over a young person’s head. I always saw what was going on, and it definitely gives you an upper hand when it comes to maneuvering in the industry. You have to know what you’re doing because people in the industry know what they’re doing. Also, just being mature enough to not be blown away by all of this going on. "DaBaby Talks Signing to Interscope, His Forthcoming Project ‘Baby on Baby’ & Why He’s the ‘Best Rapper Alive'" External links Category:Rappers from the United States Category:Living people Category:1991 births Category:People from North Carolina