Baby D (rapper)

Donald Bernard Jenkins[1] (born November 5, 1977), better known as Dizzle and Baby D, is an underground rapper from Atlanta. His first album, Off Da Chain, was released in 2000 on Big Oomp Records. Two years later his follow up, Lil' Chopper Toy was released. A major label bidding war ensued, garnering the young MC a multimillion-dollar deal with Epic Records.[2] He was signed with Koch Records, and released his first mainstream album, A-Town Secret Weapon, on April 29, 2008. Three years later, in 2011, Baby D signed with Mizay Entertainment.[3]

Baby D
Birth nameDonald Bernard Jenkins
Also known asDizzle
Born (1977-11-05) November 5, 1977
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper
Years active2000–present
LabelsBig Oomp (2000–10)
Epic, Koch (2007–08)
Def Jam (2009–present)
Websitetwitter.com/babydamg

In March 2012, Baby D changed his stage name to Dizzle. On November 1, 2012, he released his third independent album entitled About My Grind. He also created his own label, AMG, or Alliance Music Group.[3]

Personal life

Jenkins was arrested in March 2008 for assault and cocaine trafficking. Federal charges, as well as warrants in Georgia and Tennessee, ultimately led to his arrest in Butler County, Ohio.[4] Contrary to these allegations, Jenkins claimed in a 2010 interview with hiphopbeef.com that his trust and involvement with the wrong people led to the consequence of imprisonment. He was released from prison in 2010, and remained on house arrest until late 2011.[5]

Discography

Studio albums
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and sales figures
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US Heat
 US
R&B
 US
Rap
A-Town Secret Weapon 255322
A.S.W Pt. 2 TBRTBRTBR

Independent albums
Album details
Off da Chain
  • Released: July 25, 2000
  • Label: Big Oomp Records
  • Format: CD, digital download, LP
Lil' Chopper Toy
  • Released: September 10, 2002
  • Label: Big Oomp Records
  • Format: digital download, LP
About My Grind
  • Released: November 1, 2012
  • Label: Alliance Music Group
  • Format: digital download, LP

As a lead artists
List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
 US
R&B
 US
Rap
"It's Going Down"
(featuring Bone Crusher & Dru)		 2003 —88— NFL Street – Soundtrack
"I'm Bout Money"
(featuring Blazed)		 2008 —97— A-Town Secret Weapon
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
 US
R&B
 US
Rap
"Hit the Dance Floor Remix"
(Unk featuring Baby D)		 2007 —84— Beat'n Down Yo Block!
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Guest appearances

Music videos
  • 2000: "Eastside vs Westside" (featuring Lil' C)
  • 2003: "It's Going Down" (featuring Bone Crusher & Dru)
  • 2007: "Hit The Dance Floor Remix" (Unk featuring Baby D)
  • 2007: "I'm Bout Money" (featuring Blazed)
  • 2007: "Do It"
  • 2010: "Here We Go Again"
  • 2010: "Lock Down"
  • 2012: "One Night Sum" (featuring Gucci Mane)
  • 2012: "Here We Go"

References
  1. "BOUNCE THAT ASS". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
  2. Kergan, Wade. "Biography: Baby D". Allmusic. Retrieved April 16, 2010.
  3. McKynzie, Amber (September 28, 2012). "The Return Of Atlanta Artist, Baby D aka Dizzle". Crème Magazine. Archived from the original on July 6, 2015. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
  4. Richburgi, Chris (April 25, 2008). "Baby D Busted and Held on Federal Drug Charges". AllHipHop. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
  5. Stewart, Justin T. (January 16, 2010). "Baby D On House Arrest; Preparing New Album [Video Included]". HipHopWired. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
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