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.
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
DaBaby: A jam-packed spring break California concert is happening this month
Yikes, just saying California is a big vague, huh? Turns out rap heavyweight DaBaby is giving you a reason to pull through to Ontario in a few weeks to see him grace a huge Spring Breakout ‘24 concert stage.
Yikes, just saying California is a big vague, huh? Turns out rap heavyweight DaBaby is giving you a reason to pull through to Ontario in a few weeks to see him grace a huge Spring Breakout ‘24 concert stage.
DaBaby headlines ‘Spring Breakout ‘24’ with BIA
It’s a star-studded line-up all linking up for a huge showcase going down Saturday, March 23. Baby hit up Instagram to dish out the details.
‘ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA📍🔥🔥🔥🔥
MARCH 23rd❗️’
DaBaby: Your favorite North Carolina rap star reminds us how much he's glowed up in 5 years
Can you believe five years have passed by since rap heavyweight DaBaby arrived in the public superstar spotlight? Turns out he’s taking a moment to reflect on his glow-up and - even more notably - dropping his Baby On Baby album to the masses.
Can you believe five years have passed by since rap heavyweight DaBaby arrived in the public superstar spotlight? Turns out he’s taking a moment to reflect on his glow-up and - even more notably - dropping his Baby On Baby album to the masses.
DaBaby’s ‘Baby On Baby’ album is already 5 years old
It’s tough to believe the rap game didn’t have DaBaby prior to 2019. So of course the North Carolina native has stepped forward to reflect on dropping his massive debut to the masses.
‘5 YEARS AGO TODAY❗️
GOD I’m GRATEFUL🙏🏾
Walking miracle FR!
Consider the business stood on😤
Who remember where they was at in life when I popped out?’
DaBaby: The North Carolina rap star is looking out for Charlotte families this weekend
Need more reasons to like rap heavyweight DaBaby? Just look at how he’s holding down his hometown folks with plans to look out for Charlotte families in need ahead of Christmas going down.
Need more reasons to like rap heavyweight DaBaby? Just look at how he’s holding down his hometown folks with plans to look out for Charlotte families in need ahead of Christmas going down.
DaBaby is doing his own X-Mas event for Charlotte this weekend
Baby hit up his Instagram page to serve up the details. While there’s plenty more to come, DB revealed his intent to put together a big event for families looking for good fortune this holiday weekend.
‘CHRISTMAS EVENT THIS SATURDAY 🎁
If you know any Charlotte families in need give em the heads up! Check back later for more details❗️’
DaBaby: The North Carolina rap heavyweight delivers a three-punch knockout with 'Let's Do It' EP
North Carolina rap heavyweight DaBaby is staying busier than ever these days from putting out new freestyles to staying in front of the camera when the team is recording. So it’s no surprise the hip-hop star is getting your New Music Friday going with a fire three-piece Let’s Do It album.
North Carolina rap heavyweight DaBaby is staying busier than ever these days from putting out new freestyles to staying in front of the camera when the team is recording. So it’s no surprise the hip-hop star is getting your New Music Friday going with a fire three-piece Let’s Do It album.
DaBaby’s new ‘Let’s Do It’ album has arrived
From the wild cover art to the hard-hitting sounds on the project, it’s straight audio slaps from start to finish with anthems like ‘Crash The Jeep’ and ‘No Finsta’ ready for repeat mode goals.
DaBaby (South Coast Music Group/Interscope Records) is showing fans and peers alike what it means to keep the creative juices flowing with the release of a brand new three-pack EP titled LET’S DO IT. The project features three new singles in “CRASH THE JEEP,” “NO FINSTA,” and “D!CK,” all of which are sure to have people rocking into the fall season.
With speaker-rattling production from Sean Da Firstz and KayoTheWizard, the Grammy-nominated rapper heats up the microphone with his trademark rapid-fire flow. On “CRASH THE JEEP,” DaBaby reflects on living the fast life while rapping about his dominance over the competition before switching things up on ”NO FINSTA,” where he touches on his prowess with women. Lastly, “D!CK” is an ode to romanticizing a significant other in a way only the Charlotte, North Carolina native knows how.
DaBaby is fresh off the release of his latest single, “TRICKIN’” where he gives his female fans a how-to manual on dealing with men who love to play with money. The single was produced by Charlie Heat and samples the 1980 Devo classic “Whip It.” In addition to “TRICKIN’,” DaBaby is still feeling the success of his three-pack summer EP, CALL DA FIREMAN. The project contained the smash hit single “SHAKE SUMN” which became his sixth No. 1 song after it topped the Urban Radio chart. It also peaked at No. 11, No. 18, and No. 65 on Billboard’s Hot Rap Songs, Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and Hot 100 charts, respectively.
Recently, DaBaby delivered a fiery medley performance at the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards of “SHAKE SUMN” and “GHETTO GIRLS>>>>.” Accompanying him for the electrifying set was the up-and-coming sensation Sexyy Red and Cash Money Records legends Mannie Fresh and Juvenile. DaBaby was also recognized at the 2023 BET Awards as he received nominations for Best Live Performer, Best Hip-Hop Video, and Video Director of the Year alongside Reel Goats.
DaBaby keeps it 100 on his personal growth post-Rolling Loud
North Carolina rapper DaBaby is growing and keeping his glow - er - glowing. The hip-hop star took some time to chop it up with SiriusXM’s The Heat channel to dish on how much he’s learn and personally experience since last year’s cringe Rolling Loud performance.
North Carolina rapper DaBaby is growing and keeping his glow - er - glowing. The hip-hop star took some time to chop it up with SiriusXM’s The Heat channel to dish on how much he’s learn and personally experience since last year’s cringe Rolling Loud performance.
DaBaby keeps it 100 on his personal growth post-Rolling Loud
The hip-hop heavyweight chopped it up with SiriusXM’s Mina Say What and didn’t hold back. He dug deep into how he’s grown since last year’s set.
“I mean, I grow every day, you know what I'm saying? I grow every day, but, above all, you know, I'm just more knowledgeable about, you know, what I'm saying, the tolerance that the business I'm in, you know what I mean? Got for certain things, you see what I'm saying? You know, it's a learning process, you know what I mean? We go from doing this and that. And then, well, I'm speaking myself, go from doing this to, you know what I'm saying? You know, being an artist, you know what I'm saying? 24/7 full time. Not only that, like, I, I was an artist at the highest level. Like I made it to the highest level of this shit. You know what I'm saying? So it's like, you know, you get this adjustments that you gotta make, you know, just like becoming a grown ass man in life.”
Baby also referenced his ‘Neighborhood Superstar’ lyrics where he dishes on still adjusting to fame.
“Every day trying to stay out the way, still adjusting the fame in this industry shit. Yeah, for sure.”
DaBaby acknowledges even having to adjust his way of thinking
Baby didn’t stop there. He also talked about having no other option but to adjust his state of mind following the Rolling Loud incident.
“Yeah. I, I had no choice. You know what I mean? I had no choice, you know what I'm saying? But that's what I do. You know what I mean? I adapt, I adapt by all means under any circumstance, I adapt to whatever. Wherever I go, life is life. … As a human, you know, of course, you know, I got the urge to defend myself every single time. You, I mean, cuz you don't when it, when it's, when it leans towards like personal shit when it's bullshit or whatever, like shit that, you know, can't get nowhere in there, like close to affecting the food that's put on my, my daughter's table or you know what I mean? Or the people around me or you know, businesses that I'm affiliated to. I really don't. I can give two fucks about it, but like when it, you know, when it touch personal places, cuz that's the shit I really do care about, you know what I'm saying? That's when yeah, you gonna see me mother fucker gonna have to hold my tongue. You know what I'm saying? They gonna have to come snatch that mother fucker out of my mouth is gonna get like that. Cause I'm human. Right. You know what I'm saying? But other than that, you know what I mean? It really ain't about nothing. That's what come with the territory. Absolutely. Life is life.”
DaBaby and NBA YoungBoy’s ‘Better Than You’ album
Aside from talking about Rolling Loud and his personal life, Baby has kept busy with his music-making. Heading into this past weekend, DB and Louisiana rapper NBA YoungBoy blessed the world with their Better Than You album.
Wack 100 says he told you so about the DaBaby and DaniLeigh brother incident
West Coast rap manager Wack 100 has been doing this for a very long time and believes he saw this coming from a mile away. The hip-hop executive has stepped up to react to buzz about rapper DaBaby’s former girlfriend DaniLeigh’s brother going the legal route following a filmed bowling alley attack.
West Coast rap manager Wack 100 has been doing this for a very long time and believes he saw this coming from a mile away. The hip-hop executive has stepped up to react to buzz about rapper DaBaby’s former girlfriend DaniLeigh’s brother going the legal route following a filmed bowling alley attack.
Wack 100 reacts to DaBaby getting sued by DaniLeigh’s brother
The Los Angeles native hit up his Instagram page to share the headline revealing Baby’s legal drama. He also provided a real solution to the duo’s problems.
“I called it !! We gotta do this different it’s all a set up. Talk the sh!t call you out then when it happens FILE THE LAW SUITE !! It’s their New Come Up”
The post even sparked a comments section co-sign courtesy of 100’s longtime client Game.
“💯”
Brandon Bills is suing DaBaby
This week, buzz developed about Leigh’s brother Brandon Bills taking legal action against Baby. BB is reportedly suing him over their recent fight at a Los Angeles bowling alley.
According to the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Brandon claims he walked by DaBaby in the bowling alley when DaBaby suddenly attacked him, leaving him with severe injury and pain. Brandon claims he didn't fight back ... and says DaBaby's assault resulted in physical and psychological damage, plus medical bills and sustained disability. As we reported, the brawl was caught on camera ... with the fight spilling into bowling lanes. Law enforcement says they're now investigating DaBaby for assault with a deadly weapon, because Brandon was kicked in the head while on the ground. DaBaby's already claimed it was self-defense ... and he's been banned from the bowling alley, Corbin Bowl, in Topanga, CA. (TMZ)
The cringe footage
Earlier in the month, footage emerged of the super lopsided fight between Bills and DaBaby plus a handful of other folks.
Coi Leray + DaBaby's new song drops in a few hours
Rap rookie Coi Leray and DaBaby’s “Twinnem” remix is moments away from dropping. Honestly? We’re a solid 24 hours away but the anticipation is insane and hype is very real.
Rap rookie Coi Leray and DaBaby’s “Twinnem” remix is moments away from dropping. Honestly? We’re a solid 24 hours away but the anticipation is insane and hype is very real.
Coi Leray + DaBaby’s new song drops Tuesday
Both Coi and Baby have lit up their Instagram pages to hype fans about the song’s existence plus rollout. They shared the artwork and vowed to come through big this week
“11/9 Tuesday ❤️🔥 @dababy”.
Coi Leray’s 10 million YouTube views is big impressive
Is there any doubting Coi Leray anymore? The hip-hop rookie continues to prove the doubters wrong and shows how her “TWINNEM” music video has already hit 10 million YouTube views in just 30 days.
A few days ago, CL hit up her Instagram page to celebrate the huge achievement. She shared a flurry of emojis and celebratory video clip.
“a month later thank you for 10 million views on YouTube 💖🍾🤩🥰💫 🙏👑”
Coi Leray + Justin Bieber - end of story
Footage recently circulated online showing Coi and pop superstar Justin Bieber hanging out together. While there’s hardly any other details, this clip shows Coi in her bag with the Biebs kicked back with his hoodie and piano equipped.
“@justinbieber 💫💫💫💫💫🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤯🤯🤯💙🪁🪁🪁”
Coi Leray’s Blowing Up W/ The Numbers To Prove It
These days, Leray is feeling far from a newbie. The hip-hop star recently came through to let the world know she’s blown up fast and had the numbers to flex.
CL hit up her Instagram and Twitter pages to geek out over her “TWINNEM” video doing huge numbers. In just 14 days, the must-see visual already have over 5.1 million YouTube views and she knows it.
“5 MILLION VIEWS IN 2 weeks on YouTube thank you so much to all the trendsetters 💖💖💖👑👑👑👑 keep running it up 💫💫💫💫💫”
50 Cent Makes Huge DaBaby Point W/ Dave Chappelle Clip
New York rapper 50 Cent is out here letting Dave Chappelle speak big facts. The hip-hop star has shared footage of the comedian discussing controversial rapper DaBaby’s street credentials.
New York rapper 50 Cent is out here letting Dave Chappelle speak big facts. The hip-hop star has shared footage of the comedian discussing controversial rapper DaBaby’s street credentials.
50 Cent Makes Huge DaBaby Point W/ Dave Chappelle Clip
Fifty went to his Instagram page to share a super hard-hitting clip of Chappelle pointing out Baby is low-key known for killing a man at a Wal-Mart and it may have only helped his career blossom. However, more disturbing, is the fact his recent anti-gay Rolling Loud Miami comments created more chaos than the slaying.
“😆Dave Chappelle is a funny mother f*cker that was flawless. Hip hop loves things that are damaged, that’s the beauty of the culture. @dababy is on a new path music has changed everything. 👏LOL @bransoncognac @lecheminduroi@bottlerover”
DaBaby Really Killed A Man At Wal-Mart
50 Cent and Dave Chappelle aren’t capping. Baby actually took the life of a man in a fatal Wal-Mart shooting in North Carolina.
Back in 2018, DaBaby admitted to fatally shooting a 19-year-old man inside a North Carolina Walmart, claiming he acted in self-defense. Prosecutors soon dropped the case against him before he went on to release two critically acclaimed, chart-topping albums. However, DaBaby’s career came crashing down in July of this year, when he made a series of homophobic remarks at a concert in Miami. Music festival organizers dropped him from a series of star-studded shows, which prompted him to complain that he had been “canceled.” (New York Post)
DaBaby’s Going For Role Model Of The Year
The same rapper hip-hop fans tried to cancel a few weeks ago is doing super good deeds when people don’t even realize it. DB recently caught headlines courtesy from viral footage showing him giving a kid a few hundred bucks at a gas station.
With Rolling Loud and other drama well behind him, Baby is back to staying on his music-making grind and paying it forward. New footage circulated online showing him holding down a super adorable kid at a gas station by filling up his parents’ gas tank.
Lil Wayne + DaBaby Get Deep On ‘Lonely’ Song
The good deed came a few weeks after Baby and rap star Lil Wayne dropped their new “Lonely” single to the masses. DaBaby uses the song to speak out on a flurry of topics. The biggest issue he discusses is losing his brother last year from suicide and seeing his lifeless body.
A few hours prior, DB went to his Twitter page to get fans super hyped about new tunes. While he didn’t name-drop the artist, it’s easily to imagine Baby could have a song dropping with self-proclaimed “Best Rapper Alive” Lil Wayne – who he has previously collaborated with.