BabyTron
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BabyTron

BabyTron, born James Edward Johnson IV, is an American rapper from Ypsilanti, Michigan, who began taking music seriously at 13. Alongside childhood friends TrDee and StanWill, he formed the rap trio ShittyBoyz while in high school. His journey in music took off with the release of his first official mixtape, Different Breed, in 2017, followed… Read More

About BabyTron

BabyTron, born James Edward Johnson IV, is an American rapper from Ypsilanti, Michigan, who began taking music seriously at 13. Alongside childhood friends TrDee and StanWill, he formed the rap trio ShittyBoyz while in high school. His journey in music took off with the release of his first official mixtape, Different Breed, in 2017, followed by the impactful BIN Reaper in 2019, which featured the viral track “Jesus Shuttlesworth.” This song gained popularity within the hip-hop community and spawned various memes, marking a significant moment in his early career.

In 2020, BabyTron released his first album, Sleeve Nash, followed by Back to the Future, further solidifying his presence in the rap scene. His 2021 collaborations included a feature on Lil Yachty’s song “Hybrid,” and he released several solo and collaborative mixtapes that year. The October 2021 release of BIN Reaper 2 included features from notable artists like Lil Yachty, showcasing his growing influence. BabyTron gained significant traction in 2022 with his innovative approach to rap, exemplified in tracks like “Prince of the Mitten” and “King of the Galaxy.”

Continuing his prolific output, BabyTron released MegaTron and 6 in 2022 and was named part of the XXL 2022 Freshman Class. His mixtape BIN Reaper 3: Old Testament, released in October 2022, peaked at number 69 on the Billboard 200, marking his first entry on the chart. Following a brief arrest in February 2023, he surprise-released the EP Out on Bond and continued to release music, including the sequel to his mixtape series, BIN Reaper 3: New Testament. With a dynamic style, rapid-fire delivery, and a flair for humor in his lyrics, BabyTron has established himself as a rising star in hip-hop, continuing to captivate audiences with his energetic performances and catchy music.

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