Lil Baby Speaks On Heartbreaking Grief Process That Still Surprises Him

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The Atlanta lyricist isn't alone in finding it hard to internalize and accept that a fallen friend tragically isn't coming back.

Artists are just as human as the rest of us at the end of the day, and go through the same experiences and emotions. It might not seem that way when we have a screen or some media middle person in between, but no one is an island. Moreover, Lil Baby recently expressed his heartbreak at the loss of a friend which he still can't wrap his head around. "My n***a died it still ain't hit me sometimes I Dm his page," the Atlanta trap star wrote on Twitter. Many expressed their sympathies in the replies, as a lack of detail doesn't diminish these feelings.

Unfortunately, danger and death might be heavy on Lil Baby's mind as of late due to unforeseen and unfortunate circumstances. News recently broke of a shooting at one of his concerts in Memphis, Tennessee, which resulted in one injured victim. "Unfortunately I Couldn’t Perform Last Night In Memphis," the "California Breeze" MC tweeted. "Ima Make Sure Everybody Gets A Refund Tho." Police are still investigating the incident and seeking the culprit as of writing this article.

Lil Baby Expresses Heartbreak Over Lost Friend On Twitter

However, despite all these tragedies occurring in his life, the hitmaker still keeps his head up to do better for his fans. For example, a strange but heartening video recently surfaced of Lil Baby gifting a bike to one of his supporters. In addition, he had previously hosted a back-to-school shoe giveaway for kids in his community. With these charitable actions in mind, it's inspiring to see the 28-year-old focus on what he can positively offer his base, paired with his gritty portrayals of realism in his bars.

Meanwhile, we wish the best for Baby in his grief process, which can be even harder for someone handling overwhelming artistic and commercial responsibilities. Many rappers in the past gave their own reflections on their personal sorrow, and how it impacted their art and mindset. In a way that looks past the pain and forward to healing, he definitely wants to balance out his complicated and difficult position as an individual. With that in mind, stay logged into HNHH for the latest news and updates on Lil Baby.

About The Author
Gabriel Bras Nevares is a staff writer for HotNewHipHop. He joined HNHH while completing his B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication at The George Washington University in the summer of 2022. Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Gabriel treasures the crossover between his native reggaetón and hip-hop news coverage, such as his review for Bad Bunny’s hometown concert in 2024. But more specifically, he digs for the deeper side of hip-hop conversations, whether that’s the “death” of the genre in 2023, the lyrical and parasocial intricacies of the Kendrick Lamar and Drake battle, or the many moving parts of the Young Thug and YSL RICO case. Beyond engaging and breaking news coverage, Gabriel makes the most out of his concert obsessions, reviewing and recapping festivals like Rolling Loud Miami and Camp Flog Gnaw. He’s also developed a strong editorial voice through album reviews, think-pieces, and interviews with some of the genre’s brightest upstarts and most enduring obscured gems like Homeboy Sandman, Bktherula, Bas, and Devin Malik.
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