DeeBaby Tells His Life Story: Drug Abuse, Homelessness & Joining NBA YoungBoy's Tour (Full Intervie

DeeBaby Tells His Life Story: Drug Abuse, Homelessness & Joining NBA YoungBoy's Tour (Full Intervie

From VladTV by DJ Vlad

April 18, 2026 · 53 min

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Deep Baby shares his life story, discussing his struggles with drug abuse, homelessness, and his journey as an independent artist.

Rising Texas artist Deep Baby sits down with VladTV to share his journey from a difficult upbringing in Houston to building a growing fanbase as an independent artist.Born to Mexican parents, Deep Baby opens up about being raised primarily by his mother after experiencing abandonment from both his biological father and stepfather. He reflects on the emotional impact of those early experiences and how they shaped his mindset and music.Deep Baby explains how he started rapping at just eight years old, inspired by artists like Rick Ross, and how music became both an outlet and a path forward. He also speaks candidly about the struggles he faced along the way, including drug use, homelessness, and the challenges of staying focused while navigating a tough environment.His breakthrough moment came in 2019 with the release of “2AM,” which went on to generate over 8 million streams on Spotify. From there, his momentum continued to build with major songs like “Mars” and “Broken Promises,” which have combined for over 100 million streams.Despite receiving interest from major record labels, Deep Baby explains why he has chosen to remain independent, emphasizing ownership, control, and…

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Books & works: 2AM, Mars, Broken Promises, Junkie Mode 2

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