DaBaby & Busta Rhymes sign with Range

DaBaby, born Jonathan Lyndale Kirk on December 22, 1991, in Cleveland, Ohio, is a prominent American rapper known for his energetic style and rapid rise in the music industry. After moving to Charlotte, North Carolina, he began his music career in 2014, initially releasing mixtapes under the name Baby Jesus before adopting the moniker DaBaby. His breakthrough came with the release of his debut studio album Baby on Baby in 2019, which included the hit single "Suge." This success was followed by his second album, Kirk, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and his third album, Blame It on Baby, featuring the chart-topping single "Rockstar" with Roddy Ricch.

Busta Rhymes, born Trevor George Smith Jr. on May 20, 1972, in Brooklyn, New York, is an influential American rapper, singer, record producer, and actor known for his distinctive rapid-fire rhyming style and dynamic stage presence. He first gained prominence as a member of the hip-hop group Leaders of the New School before embarking on a successful solo career. Busta Rhymes has released numerous critically acclaimed albums, including The Coming (1996) and Extinction Level Event: The Final World Front (1998), featuring hit singles like "Woo Hah!! Got You All in Check" and "Gimme Some More." He is celebrated for his innovative music videos and has received multiple Grammy nominations.