42 Dugg

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42 Dugg
42 Dugg in 2019
42 Dugg in 2019
Background information
Birth nameDion Marquise Hayes[1]
Born (1995-11-25) November 25, 1995 (age 26)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2017–present
Labels
Associated acts

Dion Marquise Hayes (born November 25, 1995), known professionally as 42 Dugg, is an American rapper. He is jointly signed to Lil Baby and Yo Gotti's respective labels 4 Pockets Full (4PF) and Collective Music Group (CMG), in conjunction with Interscope Records.[3] He is known for his collaborations with American rapper Lil Baby, including "Grace" and "We Paid", the latter becoming his first top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. His second mixtape Young & Turnt 2 garnered acclaim and marked his debut on the Billboard 200 chart.[4] His fourth mixtape, Free Dem Boyz, was released in 2021, peaking at number 8 on the Billboard 200.[5]

Early life[]

Dion Marquise Hayes was born on November 25, 1995, and raised on the East Side of Detroit, Michigan near Whittier Avenue & Wayburn Street.[6] The numbers "42" in Dugg's name is a numerical reference to a local clique known as the Hustle Boys. At age 15 he was arrested and sentenced to 4 years in prison for carjacking, though a fight with an inmate while incarcerated extended his prison time to a total of 6 years. He spent a month in solitary confinement on two occasions. During these times he practiced his lyric writing and he was released at age 22.[7] He met fellow rapper Lil Baby in 2017.[8] He grew up listening to Yo Gotti and Jeezy.[9][10]

Career[]

Hayes first gained traction for tracks "The Streets" and "STFU". After writing slam poetry with Lil Baby, he signed to Lil Baby's 4 Pockets Full (4PF) and Yo Gotti's Collective Music Group (CMG), in conjunction with Interscope Records.[6][8] 42 Dugg received national attention when he was featured on Lil Baby's February 2020 track "Grace", peaking at number 48 on the Billboard Hot 100. He was also featured on Lil Baby's track "We Paid" in May 2020, peaking at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. This boosted sales of his mixtape Young & Turnt 2, peaking at number 58 on the Billboard 200 and number six on Billboard's Independent Albums chart.[4] Hayes followed this success by doing guest features on songs for other artists such as Marshmello, Lil Keed, Meek Mill, Blac Youngsta, Big Sean, T.I., Kaash Paige, Tory Lanez and Mulatto.[11]

On February 21, a shooting occurred at Roddy Ricch and 42 Dugg's music video shoot, which left three people injured in Atlanta, Georgia. American hip hop artist OMB Peezy was later charged with the shooting with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. All three injured survived.[12]

In May 2021, Billboard named 42 Dugg the "R&B/Hip-Hop Rookie of the Month".[4] That same week, on May 21, 2021, Dugg released the 19-track mixtape, titled Free Dem Boyz, a dedication to all of his incarcerated friends. The project features the "standout" single, "4 da Gang" featuring Roddy Ricch; as well as other guest features from Lil Durk, Rowdy Rebel, and Fivio Foreign.[4] Also in 2021, he was featured on the annual XXL Freshman Class.

Musical style[]

42 Dugg usually employs a slurred vocal style with auto-tune into his music.[13] His whistle has been noted as his signature sound that also kicks off nearly every song on his 2020 mixtape Young and Turnt Vol 2.[14]

Legal issues[]

On June 5, 2020, Hayes fled from a traffic stop in a rented SUV after running through a stop sign and spent two months as a fugitive. Authorities worked with the rental company to try to catch Hayes. Police captured Hayes on August 4, 2020, and charged him with a third-degree felony for fleeing from police. He was released on a $20,000 bond.[15]

Discography[]

Mixtapes[]

Title Mixtape details Peak chart positions
US
[16] 		US
R&B/HH
[17] 		US
Ind.
[18] 		CAN
[19]
11241 Wayburn — — — —
Young and Turnt
  • Released: March 15, 2019
  • Label: 4PF, Collective, Empire
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 — — 19 —
Young & Turnt, Vol. 2
  • Released: March 27, 2020
  • Label: 4PF, Collective, Empire
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 58 33 6 —
Free Dem Boyz
  • Released: May 21, 2021[4]
  • Label: 4PF, Collective, Interscope
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 8 4 — 36
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Extended plays[]

Title Extended play details
11241 Wayburn, Pt. 2
  • Released: July 25, 2018
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles[]

As lead artist[]

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[20] 		US
R&B
/HH
[21] 		US
Rap
[22] 		US
Main.
R&B/HH
[23] 		CAN
[24] 		NZ
Hot
[25] 		WW
[26]
"The Streets"
(with Babyface Ray)[27] 		2018 — — — — — — — Young and Turnt
"Real Talk"[28] — — — — — — —
"Tripping"[29] 2019 — — — — — — —
"You Da One"
(with Yo Gotti)[30] 		— — — — — — —
"Bounce Back"
(with Yo Gotti)[31] 		— — — — — — — Young & Turnt, Vol. 2
"Palm Angels in the Sky"[32] 2020 — — — — — — —
"Hard Times"[33] — — — — — — —
"Free Merey"[34] — — — — — — — Free Dem Boyz
"Baggin'"[35]
(with Marshmello) 		— — — — — — — Non-album singles
"Shining"[36]
(with LBS Kee'vin) 		— — — — — — —
"Free Me"[37] — — — — — — — Free Dem Boyz
"4 Da Gang"[38]
(with Roddy Ricch) 		2021 67 25 21 27 68 12 110
"Maybach"[40]
(featuring Future) 		68 23 16 11 — — 142

As featured artist[]

List of singles as featured artist
Title Year Album
"Solid"
(Yella Beezy featuring 42 Dugg)[42] 		2020 Non-album single

Other charted songs[]

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[20] 		US
R&B
/HH
[21] 		CAN
[24] 		NZ
Hot
[43] 		UK
[44] 		WW
[26]
"Grace"
(with Lil Baby) 		2020 48 23 — — — — My Turn
"We Paid"
(with Lil Baby) 		10 8 42 31 89 93
  • RIAA: 2× Platinum[46]
"Friday Night Cypher"
(Big Sean featuring Tee Grizzley, Kash Doll, Cash Kidd, Payroll Giovanni, 42 Dugg, Boldy James, Drego, Sada Baby, Royce da 5'9", and Eminem) 		—[A] —[B] — — — — Detroit 2
"GTA"
(Meek Mill featuring 42 Dugg) 		—[C] 47 — — — — Quarantine Pack
"Lemonhead"
(Tyler, the Creator featuring 42 Dugg) 		2021 42 15 35 7 — 41 Call Me If You Get Lost
"Bout a Million"
(Pop Smoke featuring 21 Savage and 42 Dugg) 		54 19 23 5 64 46 Faith
"5500 Degrees"
(EST Gee featuring Lil Baby, Rylo Rodriguez and 42 Dugg) 		92 34 — — — — Bigger than Life or Death
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Guest appearances[]

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Grace" 2020 Lil Baby My Turn
"We Paid"
"Twisted" Lil Keed Trapped on Cleveland 3
"Friday Night Cypher" Big Sean, Tee Grizzley, Kash Doll, Cash Kidd, Payroll Giovanni, Boldy James, Drego, Sada Baby, Royce da 5'9", Eminem Detroit 2
"Gun Smoke" Blac Youngsta Code Red
"On the Hood" T.I., Mozzy The L.I.B.R.A.
"Streets" Blac Youngsta, Yo Gotti Fuck Everybody 3
"GTA" Meek Mill Quarantine Pack
"My Time to Shine"[49] Tory Lanez Loner
"Money Long" 2021 DDG, OG Parker Die 4 Respect
"Bout a Million" Pop Smoke, 21 Savage Faith
"Offense" Big Sean, Hit-Boy, Babyface Ray What You Expect
"Push Start" French Montana, Coi Leray They Got Amnesia

Notes[]

  1. ^ "Friday Night Cypher" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 10 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[47]
  2. ^ "Friday Night Cypher" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number 14 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales chart.[48]
  3. ^ "GTA" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 7 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[47]

References[]

  1. ^ Snell, Robert. "Federal gun probe snags Detroit rapper 42 Dugg". The Detroit News.
  2. ^ "Yo Gotti Partners with Interscope – Impacting Moneybagg Yo, 42 Dugg + CMG Roster". June 2, 2021.
  3. ^ "Lil Baby & 42 Dugg team up for "We Paid"". ABC News Radio. May 6, 2020. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  4. ^ a b c d e Grant, Shawn (May 21, 2021). "42 Dugg Releases New Project 'Free Dem Boyz'". The Source. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  5. ^ "Olivia Rodrigo's 'Sour' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart With 2021's Biggest Week". Billboard. May 30, 2021. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
  6. ^ a b "The Break Presents: 42 Dugg". XXL. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  7. ^ Buford, Jason (June 10, 2021). "How 42 Dugg Went From Solitary to Rap Star". Billboard. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  8. ^ a b Saponara, Michael (April 13, 2020). "Life's a Gamble: How Shooting Dice With Lil Baby Led to 42 Dugg's Blossoming Rap Career". Billboard. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  9. ^ "42 Dugg - 2021 XXL Freshman".
  10. ^ "Lyrical Lemonade".
  11. ^ Karlton, Jahmal (August 8, 2020). "Kaash Paige Reveals "Teenage Fever" Tracklist Featuring Isaiah Rashad, K CAMP, & More". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  12. ^ Thorpe, Isha (February 21, 2021). "42 Dugg confirms he's fine after gun shooting reports, Roddy Ricch also reportedly good". Revolt. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
  13. ^ Johnson, Patrick (May 6, 2020). "Lil Baby Reconnects With 42 Dugg for "We Paid" Music Video". Hypebeast. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
  14. ^ Alphonse, Pierre (June 19, 2020). "The Best and Worst of Rap This Week: Why Lil Baby's Protest Song Should Not Be a Surprise and More". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
  15. ^ Cowen, Trace William (August 5, 2020). "42 Dugg Arrested After being on the run for 2 months". Complex. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
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  17. ^ "42 Dugg Chart History: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  18. ^ "42 Dugg Chart History: Independent Albums". Billboard. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  19. ^ "42 Dugg Chart History: Canadian Albums". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  20. ^ a b "42 Dugg Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
  21. ^ a b "42 Dugg Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
  22. ^ "42 Dugg Chart History: Hot Rap Songs". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  23. ^ "42 Dugg Chart History: Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  24. ^ a b "42 Dugg Chart History: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  25. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 12, 2021. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
  26. ^ a b "42 Dugg Chart History: Global 200". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  27. ^ "The Streets – Single by 42 Dugg & Babyface Ray on Apple Music". November 30, 2018. Retrieved May 22, 2020 – via Apple Music.
  28. ^ "Real Talk – Single by 42 Dugg on Apple Music". December 18, 2018. Retrieved May 22, 2020 – via Apple Music.
  29. ^ "Tripping – Single by 42 Dugg on Apple Music". February 15, 2019. Retrieved May 22, 2020 – via Apple Music.
  30. ^ "You da One – Single by 42 Dugg & Yo Gotti on Apple Music". March 12, 2019. Retrieved May 22, 2020 – via Apple Music.
  31. ^ "Bounce Back – Single by 42 Dugg & Yo Gotti on Apple Music". December 6, 2019. Retrieved May 22, 2020 – via Apple Music.
  32. ^ "Palm Angels in the Sky – Single by 42 Dugg on Apple Music". March 6, 2020. Retrieved May 22, 2020 – via Apple Music.
  33. ^ "Hard Times – Single by 42 Dugg on Apple Music". March 20, 2020. Retrieved May 22, 2020 – via Apple Music.
  34. ^ "Free Merey by 42 Dugg on Spotify". August 21, 2020. Retrieved August 26, 2020 – via Spotify.
  35. ^ Marshmello (confirmed account) [@marshmellomusic] (September 1, 2020). "tonight