How tall is DaBaby? Rapper was mercilessly trolled by fans for his 'short' height
| Real Name | Jonathan Lyndale Kirk |
| Date of Birth | December 22, 1991 |
| Age | 31 (as of 2023) |
| Place of Birth | Cleveland, Ohio |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.76 m) approx |
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lbs) approx |
| Net Worth | $5 million |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Nationality | American |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
CLEVELAND, OHIO: Jonathan Lyndale Kirk, popularly known as DaBaby, stands tall at 5 feet 8 inches (1.76 m or 176 cm), according to The US Sun, and weighs in at 75 kg (165 lbs).
He is an American rapper who rose to fame with his debut album 'Baby on Baby', which included the Billboard Hot 100 top ten single 'Suge'. His second studio album 'Kirk' got at the top of the Billboard 200 in 2019.
DaBaby was born on December 22, 1991 and is currently 32 years old.
DaBaby and Tory Lanez height comparison
Daystar Shemuel Shua Peterson, famously known as Tory Lanez, is a Canadian rapper, singer, and songwriter who is 5 feet 3 inches (1.60 m or 160 cm) tall and is 5 inches shorter than DaBaby.
The mixtape 'Conflicts of My Soul: The 416 Story', which was released in August 2013, brought him his first recognition.
The songs 'Say It' and 'Luv' from Lanez's debut studio album, 'I Told You' (2016), reached their highest points at number 23 and 19 on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively.
In June 2021, DaBaby and Megan Thee Stallion engaged in a back-and-forth discussion on social media concerning DaBaby's relationship with Tory Lanez. Megan had claimed that Lanez shot her in the feet in 2020.
This happened shortly after DaBaby's song 'Skat,' which also included Lanez, was released.
Baby got enough problems of his own my nigga😂, ion got nooooo reason to inherit the next MF problems.🙅🏾♂️
— DaBaby (@DaBabyDaBaby) June 19, 2021
Y’all chasing a story y’all ain’t gone get.
I’m out niggas bidness while still successfully doing business.
DaBaby tweeted, “Baby got enough problems of his own my ni**a, ion got nooooo reason to inherit the next MF problems. Y’all chasing a story y’all ain’t gone get. I’m out ni**as bidness while still successfully doing business.”
Later, Megan appeared to address the issue without mentioning DaBaby in her reply.
support me in private and publicly do something different…these industry men are very strange. This situation ain’t no damn “beef” and I really wish people would stop down playing it like it’s some internet shit for likes and retweets.
— TINA SNOW (@theestallion) June 19, 2021
“Support me in private and publicly do something different…these industry men are very strange. This situation ain't no damn "beef" and I really wish people would stop down playing it like it's some internet s— for likes and retweets," she wrote on Twitter.
Internet trolls DaBaby for his height
The Internet has never shied away from trolling DaBaby for his height.
A fan tweeted, “The inches missing from Dababy’s height were added somewhere else.”
Another fan wrote, “@Dababy when you went against Meg your music went against our ears. Not only will your relevance continue to decrease but so will your height over the next 10 years. You clearance section bobble head.”
While the third fan added, “You think his height is what inspired his name "dababy"?” Another added, “All DaBaby height went straight to his p**is HOT DAMNNN."
One more fan added, “DaBaby’s nudes got leaked & whew chile....what he lack in the height, he packin in the pipe”.
The inches missing from Dababy’s height were added somewhere else😭😭
— Karima SMOKE (@KarimaDiag) December 22, 2019
@Dababy when you went against meg your music went against our ears. Not only will your relevance continue to decrease but so will your height over the next 10 years. You clearance section bobble head.
— Crusader targaryen 🍭DIANI DAY🤩🎉 (@SoftStalli) August 8, 2023
DaBaby’s nudes got leaked & whew chile....what he lack in the height, he packin in the pipe🥵!!!!!
— KAY B.🤎 (@kaybrynell) December 22, 2019
DaBaby Chronicles: Beyond the Stage Name - Real Height and Relationships
DaBaby changed his name to what it is now when he released his first mixtape because he didn't think Baby Jesus would be successful in the hip-hop industry. He was worried that people would find this name offensive.
In an interview with Fuse, DaBaby explained that the reason for using the word "baby" in his stage name was because he is the youngest of his siblings and has always been the baby.
Rumors claimed for a while that DaBaby was the shortest rapper in the business. Fans insist he is shorter despite his claim to be 5 ft 7 in tall. He is probably 5 ft 6 in (168.9 cm) tall in real life, Your Next Shoes reported.
Dababy's Popularity And The Curiosity Surrounding His Personal And Professional Life
DaBaby, born Jonathan Lyndale Kirk in 1991, was a young rapper with a passion for music. He began rapping in 2014, initially using the name Baby Jesus but eventually settling on DaBaby.
His 2016 single "Light Show" helped him gain traction. Arnold Taylor, South Coast Music president and DaBaby's manager, elevated him to rap superstar status. DaBaby's talent was in demand, leading to several labels partnering with him.
Interscope won, and DaBaby became a major label rapper. His first Interscope releases were "Baby on Baby" and "KIRK," which dominated the Billboard 200. His 2020 single "Rockstar," a collaboration with Roddy Ricch, held the number one spot for nine weeks.
DaBaby, a rapper known for his over-the-top music videos, has spent millions of dollars on them. He stated that he would not settle for less than a million dollars for each video he shot, stating that he was capable of being a great artist.
His videos have led to numerous MTV Video Music Awards nominations, although he was controversially snubbed at the 2021 VMAs due to controversial comments he made.
The rapper was charged with shooting and killing a teenager in a Huntersville, North Carolina Walmart in 2018, just before his career truly took off. Although DaBaby was charged with murder, security footage showed that he had acted in self-defense.
The murder charge was withdrawn, and he was charged with unlawfully carrying a concealed weapon instead of a misdemeanor. Authorities questioned DaBaby in 2020 regarding his involvement in a music promoter heist.
The music promoter was accused of robbing DaBaby and his group after the promoter withheld part of the money the rapper owed him after a show. In the end, DaBaby was charged with battery and had to spend two days in jail, Grunge reported.
DaBaby's past relationships and children
DaBaby is the father of four children with three different women. He has a daughter with ex girlfriend MeMe. He also has a daughter with singer DaniLeigh.
His other children's identity remains unknown. At the moment, DaBaby is unmarried and has not disclosed any information regarding his previous relationships or whether he was married.
Why Did Dababy Name His Album 'KIRK'?
DaBaby paid homage to his father -- who passed away not long before the album's release, and his last name with the album title 'KIRK'. The album considers DaBaby's family, his mortality, and his struggles in both his personal and professional life. DaBaby also displays his clever wordplay and famous one-liners. Rapping about his mother's cancer and father's death, "INTRO" is his most intimate song to date.
Did DaBaby Go To College?
It was disclosed in an interview with Complex that he attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro for a brief period of time. The rapper's hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina, is not too far from Greensboro; Queen City is located about 1.5 hours southwest of Charlotte.
In an interview with the publication, DaBaby claimed that his time at the university helped him discover his unique identity.