Young Thug Opens Up About Paying Lil Baby To Focus On Rapping

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Lil Baby & Young Thug
Lil Baby wasn't always sold he could make it in the rap game.

Lil Baby is one of the biggest rappers in the world right now and when it comes to 2020, there aren't many artists who are having a better year than he is. While Baby's success has been impressive, it's something that even he himself didn't expect. In fact, while speaking to The Breakfast Club earlier this year, Lil Baby made the revelation that Young Thug discovered him early on and actually paid him to take rap seriously.

"I was already going to the studio,” Lil Baby explained. “He was on some sh*t like, ‘You got a chance in rapping. Not even a chance. Like you’re gonna make it rapping. You can’t even be chilling.’ He would FaceTime me and see where I’m at, and he like, ‘Damn you ain’t even at the studio?' My mind wasn’t where Thug’s mind [was] at because I hadn’t been through what I’ve been through now. Now I appreciate everything he said and I understand everything he said. It still put something in my head, but I still couldn’t see it."

Young Thug Opens Up About Paying Lil Baby To Focus On Rapping
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While being interviewed by T.I. and Benny The Butcher on the ExpediTIously Podcast, Young Thug was asked about Lil Baby's situation and why Thug felt it was necessary to pay the artist to focus on rapping. As the So Much Fun artist explained, he wanted to show Lil Baby just how much belief he had in him, while also demonstrating that making money in the industry is possible.

"I used to read that young n***a's captions on his pictures and call him like, 'bruh, you know you can rap.' He in jail like, 'bruh, I'mma goddam get out, I'mma goddam get me some money, get me a bag and do what I need to do,'" Thug explained. "Just to groom him to you really could get paid from doing it, like, no cap."

Young Thug's decision ultimately led to the rise of a superstar, and it's clear that Lil Baby has remained thankful over the years. Perhaps Lil Baby's story will also help inspire other young artists who might be on the fence about whether or not they should go all-in on music.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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