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Raq Baby
12+ albums
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about
Born Brian Bedford on June 8, 2005, Raq Baby is a 20-year-old rapper redefining the sound of the streets with a blend of Chicago drill energy and Atlanta’s melodic finesse. Raised on the South Side of Chicago before relocating to Atlanta at just 10 years old, Raq Baby’s music reflects a life shaped by two iconic hip-hop hubs—and his rise is proof that he’s building something entirely his own. Raq Baby broke through in 2023 with the viral single “Soldier Love,” a sample-driven drill anthem that quickly amassed over 15 million streams and positioned him as one of rap’s most exciting new voices. That momentum carried into his debut project Maniac Baby, and he’s only elevated since—dropping multiple standout projects including Bloody Holiday, El Peligro, Abstruse (Deluxe), and the 17-track Spill Season, which peaked at #15 on Apple Music’s All-Genre chart and #8 on Hip-Hop/Rap. In early 2025, his 5-track EP More Spill landed even higher, hitting #3 on the Hip-Hop charts and generating viral singles like “Check Fox 5,” “Crashed On Camera,” and “Belt Boyz.” Known for his sharp delivery and emotionally charged storytelling, Raq Baby’s catalog speaks to pain, perseverance, and street loyalty, delivered with an authenticity that resonates deeply with fans. Tracks like “Day By Day” and “My Bitch” showcase his ability to balance gritty realism with melodic appeal, gaining him over 69 million total streams and nearly 800,000 monthly listeners on Spotify alone. Beyond streaming success
