DaBaby: The North Carolina rap superstar does his part for Suicide Prevention Month
North Carolina rapper DaBaby is making the most out of Suicide Prevention Month by helping push awareness and the importance of mental health advocacy. A newly launched DaBaby Cares puts the focus on helping people around the globe overcome stresses and real-life issues.
DaBaby does his part for Suicide Prevention Month
It’s way bigger than a single or music video for Baby in 2024. The rap star’s launched DaBaby Cares platform in honor of his late brother Glenn Johnson in partnership with Mental Health America of Central Carolinas.
8x Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum global superstar DaBabylaunched DaBaby Cares, a dedicated platform for mental health awareness and wellness in honor of his late brother Glenn Johnson, who tragically lost his life to suicide, during Suicide Prevention Month. This initiative is dedicated to raising awareness, dismantling the stigma surrounding mental health, and providing essential resources for both youth and adults facing mental health challenges. In partnership with Mental Health America of Central Carolinas, DaBaby also debuted a free downloadable resource toolkit titled “Youth Mental Health 101 Resource Guide.”
This custom designed resource offers critical mental health support, including education on the importance of mental well-being and self-care strategies and a self-reflection segment encouraging readers to assess their own mental health and identify areas for improvement. The guide also features practical guidance and actionable steps and tips for maintaining mental health, including coping mechanisms, and stress management techniques. It also includes a resource directory featuring local and national mental health contacts and services, ensuring that young individuals have the knowledge and tools they need to prioritize their mental well-being.
DaBaby is committed to creating a safe space for young people worldwide and building a supportive community that brings together mental health leaders, young people, and their families to provide real-time support for overcoming mental health challenges. This launch will be the first of his year round commitment to provide soon to be announced LP mental health programs to youth and families in the Carolinas and worldwide.
To access the mental health toolkit, visit dababycares.com
Visit Mental Health America of Central Carolinas at mhaofcc.org
DABABY CARES MISSION STATEMENT
On November 3rd, 2020 my brother Glenn Johnson committed suicide, leaving behind 3 beautiful daughters and an amazing son. I believe that if more of the correct resources were in place to support mental health awareness and self-love the world would see far less of these tragedies. In honor of my brother's untimely passing I have become devoted to utilizing my platform and resources to provide the tools needed to combat mental health issues. Breaking the long going cycle of mental illness in minority communities & normalizing the conversation around mental health. Join me in my journey to save lives one step at a time, while preventing families around the world from enduring the tragic pain of losing a loved one. For more information please visit https://www.dababycares.com/
ABOUT GLENN JOHNSON FOR MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE
The Glenn Johnson for Mental Health initiative was envisioned by Dababy in honor of his late brothers legacy who lost his life due to suicide. Dababy is committed to use his platform to raise awareness and end the stigma around mental health. Dababy Cares is committed to creating a safe space for youth across the world to have access to mental health resources. Dababy aims to develop a community that unites mental health leaders, youth and their families so they can receive the real time support they need to overcome mental health challenges.
ABOUT DABABY
Charlotte, North Carolina native and multi-Grammy Award nominee DaBaby (South Coast Music Group / Interscope Records) began his career in 2014. DaBaby's buzz quickly spread throughout Charlotte and the surrounding areas, becoming the fuel that eventually ignited DaBaby's contagious brand and subsequent music career. His debut project, Baby On Baby, propelled him to mass recognition, with the smash hit "SUGE," followed by 2019's project KIRK, which spawned his second Billboard Hot 100 hit "Bop." The entire 13-track BLAME IT ON BABY album debuted on Spotify's US Top 50, as "ROCKSTAR" ft. Roddy Rich spent seven consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is currently 8X Platinum. Over the years, Baby has proven to be a features savant, helping remixes such as Dua Lipa's "Levitating" and Jack Harlow's "What's Poppin" soar to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. So far in his career, Baby landed eight Grammy nominations, including Record of the Year and Best Rap Song for "ROCKSTAR." March 2022, Baby teamed up with YoungBoy Never Broke Again for a joint project titled Better Than You and earned a top-10 debut on the Billboard 200. He recently returned to the solo grind with his surprise project Baby on Baby 2 and has accumulated success for his EP CALL DA FIREMAN with focus track “SHAKE SUMN.” Teaming up with viral hip-hop sensation, Sexyy Red, for the remix, the track peaked at #1 on urban radio. DaBaby’s continuous evolution and chart-topping collaborations solidify his position as a prominent figure in the music and culture.
ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF CENTRAL CAROLINAS
Founded in 1933, Mental Health America (MHA) of Central Carolinas has been the voice of hope for those impacted by mental illness in the greater Charlotte area for 90 years. Free services are available for Cabarrus and Mecklenburg residents thanks to generous funders and community donations. MHA provides family support services to parents of children with behavioral, emotional or mental health needs; peer support for adults living with chronic mental illnesses; free counseling for those who can’t afford it; and mental health education and preventative training to the broader community. MHA’s programs bring together mental health consumers, parents, advocates and service providers to address systemic issues impacting mental health. For more information please see mhaofcc.org
