DaBaby’s kids: meet the rapper’s children and their mothers
DaBaby's kids have occasionally grabbed attention because of his fame. The American rapper has four confirmed biological children with three different women and a stepson. In an interview on HOT 97's "Mornings With Mero" in February 2026, DaBaby opened up about parenthood.
I got four beautiful kids, and nieces and nephews. I got people that look up to me and see a superhero.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Key takeaways
- DaBaby’s profile summary
- Who are DaBaby’s kids?
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Why does DaBaby call himself baby?
- Who is DaBaby’s wife?
- How many kids do DaBaby have?
- Who are DaBaby's baby mamas?
- What are DaBaby's kids' names?
- Is Caleb DaBaby’s son?
- Who is DaBaby's oldest child?
- Does DaBaby have four daughters?
- What is DaBaby’s daughter's name?
- How old are DaBaby's daughters?
- Who is the mother of DaBaby's daughter, Nova?
- What happened to DaBaby's brother and father?
- Who does Lil Baby have kids with?
- Trivia
Key takeaways
- DaBaby has a stepson born in 2014 and three daughters born in 2017, 2020, and 2021.
- His children are Caleb, Serenity, Nova, and Velour.
- The rapper reportedly has another daughter born in 2023 but has never introduced her to the public.
- None of DaBaby's baby mamas is married to him.
- He balances his music career with co-parenting his kids.
DaBaby’s profile summary
Full name | Jonathan Lyndale Kirk |
Gender | Male |
Stage name | DaBaby |
Birthdate | 22 December 1991 |
Age | 33 years old (as of 2026) |
Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
Birthplace | Cleveland, Ohio, USA |
Residence | Charlotte, North Carolina, USA |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | Mixed |
Religion | Christianity |
Height | 5'8” (173 cm) |
Weight | Estimated 165 lbs. (75 kg) |
Hair color | Black |
Eye color | Dark Brown |
Father | Deceased |
Mother | Dawn Marie Rosales |
Sibling | Glen Johnson (deceased) |
Marital status | Unmarried |
Sexuality | Straight |
High School | Julius L. Chambers High School |
College | University of North Carolina, Greensboro (dropped out) |
Profession | Rapper and songwriter |
Years active | 2014 – present |
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Who are DaBaby’s kids?
Jonathan Lyndale Kirk, famously known as DaBaby, is an American rapper and songwriter. He is a member of the South Coast hip-hop group, signed to Interscope Records.
The rapper is widely reported to have four biological daughters and one stepson whom he has raised as his own. He has generally kept his children's lives private, though some of their names are publicly known. Get to know DaBaby’s kids' ages, names, and their mothers below.
Serenity and Caleb (Meme's children)
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MeMe is a professional barber and the mother of DaBaby's oldest child, Serenity, and his stepson, Caleb. Serenity was born in 2017, making her eight years old, while Caleb (born in 2014) will be 12 in 2026.
The lady was in a previous relationship that brought forth her son, Caleb, before she met rapper DaBaby. The two met through a mutual friend and remained friends for several years before starting to date each other.
MeMe and DaBaby's relationship was on-and-off,ff and cheating allegations would sometimes make it into the limelight. In February 2020, the rapper confirmed that she had another baby on the way after a text message exchange MeMe exposed on her Instagram stories.
She publicly exposed DeBbaby's texts with another woman, who is carrying his child. The lady also accused him of "policing" her, trying to "disable" her, and wanting to "control and take advantage of women."
The rapper responded through his Instagram Stories, claiming that he and MeMe were not in a relationship when his new child was conceived. He said:
When my new-coming blessing was conceived, me and Shawty was not together, shawty was not with me, living with me, was not fu*cking with me in any way, shape, or form.
MeMe later seemingly responded by saying:
A 'man' would never try to disable a woman.
Despite no longer being together, MeMe and DaBaby remain friends. The rapper supports her son, Caleb, the same way he takes care of their daughter, Serenity.
Nova (Latoia Danet's daughter)
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DaBaby's baby mama, Latoia Danet, is a real estate agent and an interior designer. She previously worked as a bottle service girl in the gentlemen's club 34 Kisses in North Carolina.
Latoia is the mother of DaBaby's second child, Nova. Born in 2020, the girl is six years old in 2026. Latoia was rumoured to have been the rapper's mistress while he was dating MeMe.
DaBaby denied having an affair with her but admitted that Nova was his daughter. As of June 2025, Latoia and DaBaby do not publicly associate themselves with each other, and there is no indication online that they have any relationship or connection.
Velour (DaniLeigh's daughter)
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Danielle Leigh Curiel, also known as DaniLeigh, is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, dancer, and choreographer. She is known for mixing R&B music with genres like hip-hop. Her albums include Summer with Friends, The Plan (2018), My Present (2019), and Movie.
Besides her career, DaniLeigh is known to be the mother of DaBaby's youngest baby, Velour. Velour was born on August 11, 2021, making her four years old as of June 2025.
Dani and DaBaby's relationship went public when the rapper featured her in his music video, Levi High. Initially, they denied the rumours that they were together until later, when they were spotted together again.
Their relationship was short-lived, as DaniLeigh shared in 2021 that she was 'officially single' on her Instagram handle. She once took him to court following an incident where he called the police on her after a domestic dispute. The incident occurred in November 2021, resulting in the rapper calling the police to their home after an argument between the two.
What happened between DaBaby and DaniLeigh's brother?
There was a legal dispute between DaBaby and DaniLeigh's brother Brand regarding an alleged assault. It was reported in August 2024 that Brandon was demanding over $4 million in damages in court over an alleged 2022 assault.
He was at a bowling alley in Southern California when his sister’s ex walked in with friends, and DaBaby attacked him for no reason. Brandon further said he suffered severe injuries, psychological damage, medical bills, and more.
A video showed the two fighting on the bowling lanes, and several other people joined in. The fight came months after DaBaby and DaniLeigh had a nasty public breakup. At the time Brandon was suing the rapper, DaBaby was also facing a separate lawsuit over another alleged assault.
A man named Gary Pagar sued him over an alleged attack in 202,0 claiming he leased his home to DaBaby and his team with the agreement that no more than 12 people would be at the home at once.
However, Gary learned DaBaby was filming a music video at his home with over 40 people, and he drove over to the pad. He confronted the rapper,r who responded by punching him in the face.
Gary said DaBaby left the home before the police arrived. The American musician was hit with a felony battery charge. He later accused Gary of using offensive language during the confrontation at the home.
The criminal case dragged on for months until a plea deal was reached and the judge ordered DaBaby to pay a $10,000 fine, stay away from the victim, and not own any guns for one year. The civil case between Gary and DaBaby was put on pause until the criminal case between him and Brandon was resolved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does DaBaby call himself baby?
DaBaby initially used the name "Baby Jesus" as his rap moniker before settling on "DaBaby". The name "Baby" stems from his being the youngest of three boys and having been called "the baby" throughout his life.
The name is also a reflection of his energetic and sometimes immature stage presence.
Who is DaBaby’s wife?
DaBaby does not have a wife. He has been in relationships with several women but has never married any of them.
How many kids do DaBaby have?
The American rapper has four confirmed children, all from different women. He reportedly has a fifth but has never introduced her to the public.
Who are DaBaby's baby mamas?
He has three baby mamas, namely, MeMe (a barber), Latoia Danet, and DaniLeigh (a rapper).
What are DaBaby's kids' names?
His children are Caleb, Serenity, Velour, and Nova.
Is Caleb DaBaby’s son?
DaBaby’s son's name is Caleb, and he is the rapper's stepson. The talented artist acknowledges him as his child. He has spoken about Caleb, including in songs, and has been seen with him in various social media posts and videos. His son's age is 12 years as of 2016.
Who is DaBaby's oldest child?
DaBaby's oldest child is his stepson, Caleb, who was born in 2014. His oldest biological child is called Serenity. She was born in 2017, and her mother is MeMe.
Does DaBaby have four daughters?
DaBaby spoke about having four daughters with three different baby mamas in his song Yea Come On. The rapper welcomed another child in 2023 with one of his baby mamas. However, the public only knows his three daughters.
What is DaBaby’s daughter's name?
The American rapper has four daughters: Serenity, Nova, and Velour. He has never introduced his fourth daughter to the public.
How old are DaBaby's daughters?
His oldest daughter, Serenity (born in 2017), is eight; the second child, Nova (born in 2020), is five, while his youngest, Velour (born on August 11, 2021), is five in the year 2025. Her unknown daughter (born in 2023) should be around two years old in 2025.
Who is the mother of DaBaby's daughter, Nova?
The rapper welcomed daughter Nova in 2020 with Latoia Danet. She was rumoured to have been his mistress while he was still dating his other baby mama, MeMe.
What happened to DaBaby's brother and father?
DaBaby's brother, Glenn Johnson, died on 3 November 2020. He was 34 years old and died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Glenn left behind four children: one son and three daughters.
The rapper released a song and short film titled Long Live G as a tribute to his brother. Their father passed away in 2019, shortly after DaBaby's debut album was released.
His second album, Kirk, is a tribute to his father. It features a cover of his father holding him as an infant. DaBaby also discussed finding out about his father's death in the song INTRO.
Who does Lil Baby have kids with?
Rapper Lil Baby has two children. He had his first son, Jason, with Ayesha Howard, and his second son, Loyal Armani, with Jayda Cheaves.
Trivia
- DaBaby's children are American citizens.
- They are African Americans by ethnicity, just like the rapper and his baby mamas.
- His kids are not Nigerian because DaBaby is not Nigerian by descent, as he jokingly claims.
- His kids live primarily with their respective mothers in different locations in the US.
- His public issues with his baby mamas do not affect his relationship with his kids.
- He makes time for his children even though they do not live with him full-time.
- He lets his kids hang out together with him to develop a bond among them.
- His kids lost their paternal grandpa and uncle in 2019 and 2020, respectively.
Without knowing the details of each custody agreement between the rapper and his baby mamas, it is impossible to say definitively why DaBaby’s kids live with their mothers. What the public knows is that his career involves travel and a demanding schedule, which might make it difficult for him to provide consistent, day-to-day care for his children.
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