Jonathan Lyndale Kirk, widely known as the Grammy-nominated rapper DaBaby, has seen his personal life, particularly his romantic relationships, frequently thrust into the public spotlight. While known for his energetic performances and chart-topping hits, DaBaby's love life has been characterized by a mix of long-standing bonds, brief rumored flings, and highly publicized, tumultuous relationships. His journey through romance offers a glimpse into the complexities of celebrity dating, marked by co-parenting dynamics, public declarations, and dramatic breakups.
DaBaby's most enduring and foundational romantic connection has been with Mariah Osborne, affectionately known as MeMe. Their relationship reportedly began around 2014, prior to DaBaby's significant rise to fame. Though their romantic status has been described as on-again-off-again, MeMe has consistently been referred to as his "baby mama" and a significant figure in his life, often stating they were "single, but that's my boo."
Together, DaBaby and MeMe share a daughter, Serenity, born in 2017. DaBaby also embraced MeMe's son from a previous relationship, Caleb (born 2014), as his stepson, often being praised for his role as a loving father figure to both children. Their co-parenting relationship has remained strong, with MeMe often defending DaBaby and vice versa, even amid their romantic separations and his other public relationships.
In February 2020, MeMe publicly accused DaBaby of cheating and fathering a child with another woman, Latoia Danet. DaBaby later confirmed that he was expecting a child with Danet, a daughter named Nova, who was born in mid-2020. However, he denied cheating on MeMe, asserting that he and MeMe were not in a relationship at the time Nova was conceived, which added a layer of complexity to their already fluid dynamic.
Around early 2020, as DaBaby's career soared, rumors circulated about a potential romance with comedian and Wild 'N Out star B. Simone. These speculations arose after Simone appeared in the music video for DaBaby's song "Find My Way," and she openly expressed her admiration for him. Despite the public buzz and Simone's apparent interest, DaBaby never officially confirmed a romantic relationship, and the rumors quickly subsided, suggesting it was more of a brief, unconfirmed flirtation.
The most high-profile and often turbulent of DaBaby's relationships was with R&B singer and dancer DaniLeigh (Danielle Leigh Curiel). Their connection initially began as a professional collaboration, notably with DaBaby featuring on DaniLeigh's track "Levi High" and her choreographing his "Bop" music video. Romantic rumors intensified throughout 2020, with fans observing their increasing closeness and social media interactions.
The couple officially went public with their relationship in December 2020, with DaniLeigh sharing a cozy photo of them captioned, "My baby❤️ idc." However, their public debut was short-lived, as DaniLeigh announced she was "officially single" in February 2021, indicating an initial split. Despite this, they soon reconciled, and DaniLeigh confirmed her pregnancy in May 2021.
Their daughter, Velour, was born in August 2021, but the joy of parenthood did not stabilize their rocky relationship. The bond between DaBaby and DaniLeigh became notoriously tumultuous, marked by frequent public arguments and accusations. A highly publicized incident occurred in November 2021, when DaBaby livestreamed an argument with DaniLeigh at his home, leading to police involvement and DaniLeigh being charged with two misdemeanor assaults.
Following this dramatic altercation, their relationship definitively ended, with both parties confirming their split. DaniLeigh later spoke candidly about the "toxic" nature of their on-again-off-again romance in interviews, stating, > "It was toxic. We had our really good times. We were in love." She also alluded to infidelity, singing in her song "Dead to Me," "You fucking all these ho’s/Thinking I wouldn’t know."
As of recent reports, DaBaby appears to be single, focusing on his music career and his role as a father to his three daughters, Serenity, Nova, and Velour, and his stepson, Caleb. His romantic history, characterized by both deep familial bonds and intense public dramas, continues to be a subject of public interest, reflecting the challenges and scrutiny faced by figures in the entertainment industry.