Lil Bibby, born Brandon George Dickinson on July 18, 1994, is a renowned American rapper and record executive from Chicago, Illinois. He embarked on his career in 2011 and gained recognition with his debut mixtape, Free Crack, in 2013. This was followed by two successful sequels, Free Crack 2 and Free Crack 3, in 2014 and 2015, respectively. Although he signed with Kemosabe Records, an imprint of RCA Records, he didn’t release any studio albums under the label. Instead, he focused on expanding his record label, Grade A Productions, in 2017, which has since become a hub for talented artists like Juice Wrld and the Kid Laroi, both of whom have achieved significant commercial success.
Profile Summary
Full Name: | Brandon George Dickinson |
Date Of Birth | July 18, 1994 |
Place Of Birth: | Chicago, Illinois U.S |
Nationality: | American |
Occupation: | Rapper, Songwriter, Record Executive, Sound Engineer |
Labels: | Grade A, RCA, Kemosabe |
Net Worth: | $15 Million |
Early Life And Education
Lil Bibby’s early life was marked by violence and hardship, which significantly impacted his academic performance. As a teenager, he was involved in illegal activities, including drug dealing, and survived multiple shootings.
He also witnessed the murder of close friends and family members. Despite these challenges, he found solace in music, which became a turning point in his life. After completing elementary school, Lil Bibby attended Liberty High School and later enrolled at Illinois State University, where he pursued a degree in Computer Engineering.
Career
Lil Bibby released his debut mixtape, Free Crack, in 2013, featuring guest appearances from Lil Herb and King L, and production from Hit-Boy and Young Chop. The mixtape showcased his unique voice and solid delivery, with music videos released for several tracks.
In 2014, Bibby was named to XXL’s Freshman Class and appeared on various radio shows, including Sway in the Morning and Hot 97. He also hinted at working on an EP, but didn’t release it due to pending features. Drake was a fan of Bibby’s work and they had spoken in 2013, motivating Bibby to improve his debut release.
Lil Bibby made notable appearances on Juicy J’s “Low” and Kid Ink’s “Main Chick” remix in 2014. He then released his highly acclaimed mixtape, Free Crack 2, on August 29, 2014, featuring Lil Herb, Wiz Khalifa, and more. The mixtape was praised by XXL, RedEye, and BET for its authenticity, production, and Bibby’s artistic growth.
The following year, Bibby achieved a significant milestone by earning his high school diploma from Liberty High School in Chicago. Although he considered pursuing higher education in Computer Engineering, he ultimately decided not to pursue it.
In 2015, Lil Bibby released the singles “Ridah” and “Aww Man” (feat. Future), but they didn’t chart. After a hiatus, he released “Thought It Was A Drought” in 2016. In 2018, Bibby protested his label’s refusal to release his project, leading him to start his own label, Grade A Productions, with his brother G-Money. They discovered Juice Wrld and signed him to the label, releasing his debut album Goodbye and Good Riddance in 2018.
Juice Wrld’s second album, Death Race for Love, followed in 2019. Bibby also discovered The Kid Laroi and signed him to Grade A, releasing his debut mixtape F*CK LOVE in 2020. After Juice Wrld’s death in 2019, Grade A released several posthumous projects, including Legends Never Die and Fighting Demons. In 2021, Bibby announced Juice Wrld’s third posthumous album, “The Party Never Ends”, but it has yet to be released.
Personal Life
About Lil Bibby love life, he has kept it private in recent times, but it’s known that he was in a romantic relationship with Cydney Christine from 2018 to 2021. The two were together for about three years before reportedly going their separate ways. Since then, Lil Bibby hasn’t publicly confirmed any new relationships or shared details about his love life.
Lil Bibby Net Worth
Lil Bibby, a successful rapper and record executive, has amassed a significant fortune in the music industry. His net worth is estimated to be around $14 million, which is a testament to his hard work and dedication to his craft.