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HIS name may be juvenile, but DaBaby is turning 30 in 2021.

The rapper rose to mainstream prominence in 2019, but in 2019 many fans were left wondering how tall he is as he was dwarfed by his bodyguard.

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What is DaBaby’s real name?

DaBaby’s real name is Jonathan Lyndale Kirk.

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He was born on December 22, 1991, in Cleveland, Ohio.

He was formerly known professionally as Baby Jesus but, according to Cheat Sheet, changed it as he thought it was “too politically controversial” and “didn’t fit in with the hip hop industry”..

DaBaby has three children of his own, one being a “stepson” he shares with ex-girlfriend, MeMe.

All of the children have been kept out of the spotlight with not even their names confirmed online.

How tall is DaBaby?

DaBaby stands at five feet eight inches tall.

In September 2019 pictures showed his being dwarfed by 6ft 9inch bodyguard Kane Kongg.

Read our DaBaby live blog for the very latest news and updates…

DaBaby, 29, rose to prominence in 2019 with his song Rockstar featuring Roddy Ricch.

The song spent seven weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

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He was nominated for six Grammy awards in 2021 and also won a BET Hip Hop Award, a Billboard Music Award, and three ASCAP Rythmn & Soul Music Awards, among others.

In May 2021, DaBaby became the most-streamed rapper per month on Spotify, overtaking the likes of Drake and Kanye West.

When was DaBaby arrested?

In 2020, DaBaby was arrested for battery in Miami Beach after punching his promoter in the face.

He was issued no bond but had a warrant and was ordered to avoid Brickell’s Novatel Hotel and the promoter.

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The rapper was eventually released from jail a few days later.

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DaBaby had been scheduled to perform at Cafe Iguana in Pembroke Pines before his altercation after a dispute regarding his pay.

According to reports, DaBaby and his crew physically assaulted the promoter and took $80 cash, an iPhone 7, and a credit card from the man.