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Skilla Baby releases debut album inspired by surviving a 2025 shooting
The Detroit rapper’s new project, The Price of Fame, features mentorship from 50 Cent and Nas following a life-threatening incident.
The short version
- Detroit rapper Skilla Baby released his debut album, The Price of Fame, following a May 2025 drive-by shooting in Redford, Michigan.
- The 27-year-old artist survived being shot three times, an experience he says shifted his creative direction and perspective on life.
- The project features collaborations and mentorship from hip-hop veterans 50 Cent and Nas, as well as an upcoming acting role for Skilla Baby.
- A supporting concert tour is scheduled to begin in New York City on October 21.
Key facts
- On May 22, 2025, Skilla Baby survived a drive-by shooting in Redford, Michigan, where his SUV was hit more than 25 times.[Billboard]
- The shooting resulted in three gunshot wounds and required multiple surgeries during his recovery.[Billboard]
- Hip-hop veteran 50 Cent served as a mentor and helped secure Skilla Baby an acting role in the upcoming Starz series Power: Origins.[Billboard]
- Rapper Nas contributed a verse to the track "Respect My Gangsta" after listening to the project.[Billboard]
- The album also features contributions from Erica Campbell, Chris Brown, and Bryson Tiller.[Billboard]
- The Price of Fame Tour is scheduled to launch in New York City on October 21.[Billboard]