DaBaby Released From Florida Jail Following Battery Charge: Report

The year has gotten off to a rough start for DaBaby who is coming off of a highly productive 2019. The Charlotte rapper has earned Grammy nods, accolades, and co-signs from Drake and Diddy, to name a few, but unfortunately, an altercation with a man resulted in the rapper's arrest. Fortunately, we have some good news regarding DaBaby's situation. According to WSVN, DaBaby, real name Jonathan Kirk, has been released from jail in Florida. Although he's out right now, he's expected back in court this Tuesday.

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During the arrest, it was revealed that DaBaby had a warrant out for his arrest in Texas on allegations that he's connected to some sort of organized crime activity. Those charges, however, have since been dropped. 

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