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James Johnson III[1][2] (born June 16, 2000), known professionally as BabyTron, is an American rapper from Ypsilanti, Michigan. He is a member of the rap group ShittyBoyz. BabyTron has become known for his distinct fast-rapping Detroit-style rap.[3]

BabyTron
BabyTron performing in April 2022
Background information
Birth nameJames Johnson III
Born (2000-06-16) June 16, 2000 (age 22)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
OriginYpsilanti, Michigan, U.S.
Genres
  • Hip hop
  • Trap
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2017–present
Labels
  • Empire
  • The Hip Hop Lab

Early life and education


James Johnson was born on June 16, 2000 to a black father and a white mother.[3] He attended Lincoln High School in Ypsilanti.[4]


Career



2017-2021: Early career, Bin Reaper, Bin Reaper 2


BabyTron began rapping in 2017, alongside childhood friends TrDee and StanWill, and they established the rap trio ShittyBoyz. BabyTron would also consistently release solo songs and mixtapes on streaming platforms[5] His 2019 solo track "Jesus Shuttlesworth" became viral within the hip hop community,[6] with a variety of memes spawning from the track. The song was featured on his 2019 mixtape Bin Reaper. In 2021, he would feature on the Lil Yachty project, Michigan Boy Boat.[7] BabyTron released the Bin Reaper 2 mixtape in October 2021 with features from Lil Yachty, Miles Bridges (credited as RTB MB), and ShittyBoyz.[8]


2022-present: Megatron & Bin Reaper 3


BabyTron gained traction in 2022 through his series of tracks that feature him rapping on a multitude of popular beats in one song. This began with "Prince of the Mitten" in January and was followed up with "King of the Galaxy" later that month.[9]

BabyTron released the album Megatron on March 4, 2022 through Empire and The Hip Hop Lab.[10] His song "Emperor of the Universe" was released on May 17, and featured a music video directed by Cole Bennett.[11]

He was named as part of the XXL 2022 Freshman Class on June 14, 2022.[12]

On August 2, his single "Blah Blah Blah" with TrDee was released.[13] ShittyBoyz' second mixtape, Trifecta 2, was released on August 5, 2022.[14]

On September 19, BabyTron announced his next album Bin Reaper 3 and its release date of October 28, 2022.[15]

On October 28, 2022, Bin Reaper 3: Old Testament released on streaming platforms.[16]


Discography



Albums


List of albums, with selected details and chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[17]
MegaTron
  • Released: March 4, 2022
  • Label: Empire, The Hip Hop Lab
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 —
Bin Reaper 3: Old Testament
  • Released: October 28, 2022
  • Label: Empire, The Hip Hop Lab
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 69

Mixtapes


List of mixtapes, with selected details
Title Mixtape details
Different Breed
  • Released: October 25, 2017
  • Label: Independent
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Bin Reaper
  • Released: October 30, 2019
  • Label: Empire, The Hip Hop Lab
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Pre-Game
  • Released: August 6, 2020
  • Label: Empire, The Hip Hop Lab
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Sleeve Nash
  • Released: October 31, 2020
  • Label: Empire, The Hip Hop Lab
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Back To The Future
  • Released: December 2, 2020
  • Label: Empire, The Hip Hop Lab
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Lewis & Clark
  • Released: January 1, 2021
  • Label: The Hip Hop Lab
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Dookie Brothers 2
  • Released: May 21, 2021
  • Label: The Hip Hop Lab
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Luka Troncic
  • Released: June 6, 2021
  • Label: Empire, The Hip Hop Lab
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Bin Reaper 2
  • Released: October 29, 2021
  • Label: Empire, The Hip Hop Lab
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

References


  1. "Information on BabyTron's songs in ASCAP ACE database". ASCAP. Retrieved 2022-10-16.
  2. Metro Detroit's newest hip-hop star BabyTron on breakthrough verge, retrieved 2022-06-15
  3. Meet BabyTron, Your Favorite Rapper’s Favorite Rapper, retrieved 2022-06-15
  4. Metro Detroit's newest hip-hop star BabyTron on breakthrough verge, retrieved 2022-06-15
  5. Davison, Kahn Santori. "Detroit rap group ShittyBoyz talk about their new album, chemistry, and enjoying success". Detroit Metro Times. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
  6. The Break Presents – BabyTron, retrieved 2022-06-15
  7. Meet BabyTron, Your Favorite Rapper’s Favorite Rapper, retrieved 2022-06-15
  8. "BabyTron, 'Bin Reaper 2'". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
  9. Lafontant, Olivier. "BabyTron Is Toying With Your Favorite Rapper". Miami New Times. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
  10. "BabyTron catches dimes like 'MEGATRON' on new album". Our Generation Music. 2022-03-04. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
  11. Cruz, Reanna (2022-05-23). "BabyTron, 'Emperor of the Universe'". NPR. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
  12. 2022 XXL Freshman Class Revealed, retrieved 2022-06-15
  13. "BabyTron & TrDee Share New Joint Track, "Blah Blah Blah"". HotNewHipHop. 2022-08-02. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
  14. "ShittyBoyz: Trifecta 2". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
  15. "BR3 LOADING..." Instagram. 2022-09-19. Retrieved 2022-10-04.
  16. Bin Reaper 3: Old Testament, 2022-10-28, retrieved 2022-10-28
  17. @billboardcharts (November 7, 2022). "Debuts on this week's #Billboard200 (2/3)..." (Tweet). Retrieved November 8, 2022 – via Twitter.


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