DaBaby sat down with The Breakfast Club to discuss his four-year absence from music and the personal journey that led to his comeback album, Be More Grateful.
The Charlotte rapper got real about why he stepped away from the spotlight after reaching the peak of his career. His honesty cut through the usual celebrity talk. DaBaby explained that his break wasn’t planned. He lost track of time while dealing with personal issues that started long before his career took off. The rapper faced a perfect storm of tragedy during his biggest career moments. When “Suge” hit number one, he got the call that his father died.
The timing couldn’t have been worse. Just as the world reopened from COVID-19 lockdowns, DaBaby faced cancel culture backlash over homophobic comments he made at Rolling Loud Miami in 2021. DaBaby admitted he didn’t realize how much time had passed until he prepared to release new music. The gap between projects hit him hard. His fans never let him settle for less during his time away. They kept pushing him to return to form rather than play small. The break forced him to rediscover his passion for music. He needed to find his heart again before he could create authentically.