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Atlanta Rapper Lil Baby Earns First Grammy, Tops Billboard 200
26 Sep
Summary
- Lil Baby's debut studio album "Harder Than Ever" reached No. 3 in 2018
- His subsequent albums "My Turn" (2020) and "It's Only Me" (2022) topped the Billboard 200
- Lil Baby's work on Kanye West's "Hurricane" earned him his first Grammy in 2022
As of September 2025, Atlanta-based rapper Lil Baby, whose real name is Dominique Armani Jones, has firmly established himself as a rising star in the music industry. The 30-year-old artist first gained attention in 2017 with the release of his mixtape "Too Hard," which peaked at No. 80 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Lil Baby's breakthrough came the following year with the release of his debut studio album "Harder Than Ever," which reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200. Since then, the rapper has continued to build on his success, with his subsequent albums "My Turn" (2020) and "It's Only Me" (2022) both topping the Billboard 200 chart.
In addition to his solo work, Lil Baby has also collaborated with a number of high-profile artists, including Drake, Gunna, DaBaby, Pop Smoke, Nicki Minaj, and J. Cole. These collaborations have earned him multiple spots in the Hot 100's top 10, further solidifying his status as one of the most in-demand rappers in the industry.
Most recently, Lil Baby's work on Kanye West's 2021 single "Hurricane" earned him his first Grammy award, winning the category of Best Melodic Rap Performance in 2022. This accolade serves as a testament to Lil Baby's growing influence and recognition within the music community.
