Is DaBaby A-List?
No — DaBaby is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2020
BLAME IT ON BABY Success
Lost A-list status in 2021
Dropped to B tier — Rolling Loud Controversy
Ranking Timeline
Mixtape Beginnings
Begins releasing mixtapes locally under the name Baby Jesus, building a local following. Little to no profit.
Rename to DaBaby
Changes name to DaBaby, starts to gain traction online, with better mixtapes and views.
Interscope Deal & Baby on Baby
Signs to Interscope Records and releases 'Baby on Baby,' featuring the hit 'Suge.' Catapults him into the mainstream.
BLAME IT ON BABY Success
Releases 'BLAME IT ON BABY,' another commercially successful album that solidifies his place as a major rapper.
Rolling Loud Controversy
Faces backlash and loses deals after making controversial comments at Rolling Loud Miami, damaging his reputation.
Comeback Attempts
Releases new music attempting to regain his former popularity, but struggles to recapture his previous success.
Solidified Mainstream Rapper
DaBaby continues to release music and perform, maintaining a respectable career but not reaching his peak heights again.
Last updated: February 25, 2026