Lil Baby’s Net Worth: How This Atlanta Hustler Became a Hip-Hop Heavyweight

Lil Baby remains one of the most adored names in the new generation of hip-hop, and for good reason. Since launching his career in 2017 with mixtapes Harder than Hard and Too Hard, Baby has exceeded expectations, earning himself an impressive $8 million net worth, according to Celebrity Net Worth. 

Harder than Hard spawned Baby’s hit single, My Dawg, which earned Baby his first Billboard Hot 100 at number 71. Even before he began taking music seriously, he caught the eye of Quality Control Records co-founder Kevin “Coach K” Lee, who encouraged him to leave the streets behind for good and pursue music. He signed with the label and unveiled his debut studio album, Harder Than Ever, in 2018. The Atlanta star shared in 2020 that he received $5 million to sign his record deal, though he later recanted this. Nevertheless, Lil Baby’s net worth reflects his years of hard work in the rap game, which has opened other doors for him.

Lil Baby Has Sold Millions of Records

Harder Than Ever was a turning point for Baby, selling over one million units, partially thanks to a megahit, Yes Indeed, featuring Drake. That single is now seven times platinum and remains one of the most notable tracks in his discography. Also in 2018, Baby shared a joint mixtape with Gunna titled Drip Harder. Their lead single, Drip Too Hard, achieved diamond status with over ten million units sold. The mixtape as a whole peaked at number four on the Billboard 200 and sold over one million copies. His third offering of 2018, the solo mixtape Street Gossip, did not perform as well as its predecessor. However, it still received a gold certification from the RIAA. 

His second studio album, My Turn, was his next commercial success. The February 2020 release debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, selling 197,000 in its first week. This project was certified quadruple platinum. In June 2021, Baby once again teamed up with a fellow rapper, this time Lil Durk. Together, they unveiled The Voice of the Heroes. The collaborative album debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 and earned both men a platinum plaque. Baby’s official third studio album, It’s Only Me, arrived in October 2022, selling another one million copies and becoming his third consecutive number-one album. 

He Reportedly Makes Six Figures Per Show

Thanks to a loyal fanbase and unmatched catalog, Baby reportedly makes $400,000 per show. He made this revelation during a 2020 episode of The Breakfast Club. During that interview, he opened up about how the coronavirus pandemic had impacted his concert schedule. Thankfully, the rapper admitted that the lockdown had not affected his pockets the way it had others. 

“I ain’t really stressed too bad about it ’cause I save more money,” he told former host Angela Yee. 

He also revealed that pre-COVID, he was performing at roughly 100 shows yearly. If accurate, that means Baby missed out on about $40 million in 2020 due to the pandemic. While this sum is certainly troubling, as of 2022, Baby was charging upward of $350,000 for features. Therefore, it’s likely he was able to recoup much of those losses. 

He is a Restaurateur 

In July 2023, Lil Baby’s net worth saw another major move when the artist opened his own restaurant. The Seafood Menu Restaurant and Lounge was a joint effort with Baby and experienced restaurateur Chad Dillion, the late owner of the Boiler Seafood Atlanta. The interior was a tribute to music icons such as Prince, Aretha Franklin, and more.  

While the eatery’s opening was highly anticipated, it mysteriously closed just months later. The website remains active, but it is listed as “permanently closed” on Google. This may be due to Baby’s business partner being tragically gunned down in July 2024, just a year after their opening. His death rocked the city’s restaurant community. Baby has not spoken out publicly about future plans for the establishment. Nevertheless, during its short time in operation, the Seafood Menu Restaurant and Lounge was met with good reviews. 

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