Donald B. Jenkins (born November 5, 1977), better known as Dizzle and Baby D, is an

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rapper from

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. His first album, '' Off Da Chain'', was released in 2000 on Big Oomp Records. Two years later his follow up, '' Lil' Chopper Toy'' was released. A major

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bidding war ensued, garnering the young MC a multimillion-dollar deal with Epic Records. He was signed with

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, and released his first mainstream album, ''

A-Town Secret Weapon ''A-Town Secret Weapon'' is the third studio album by American Atlanta-based rapper Baby D. It was released on April 29, 2008, through Big Oomp/Koch Records. Recording sessions took place at The Kush House. Production was handled by DJ Montay, ...

'', on April 29, 2008. Three years later, in 2011, Baby D signed with Mizay Entertainment. In March 2012, Baby D changed his stage name to Dizzle. On November 1, 2012, he released his third independent album entitled ''About My Grind''. He also created his own label, AMG, or Alliance Music Group.

Personal life

Legal issues

Jenkins was arrested in March 2008 for assault and cocaine trafficking. Federal charges, as well as warrants in

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and

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, ultimately led to his arrest in

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. Contrary to these allegations, Jenkins claimed in a 2010 interview with hiphopbeef.com that his trust and involvement with the wrong people led to the consequence of imprisonment. He was released from prison in 2010, and remained on house arrest until late 2011.

Discography

Studio albums

Independent albums

Singles

As a lead artists

As a featured artist

Guest appearances

* 1995: "Thangs Change" (

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featuring Mali, Jamal from Illegal & Baby D) * 1996: "Baby D" (

featuring Baby D) * 2002: "Who U Is" (

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featuring Baby D, 404 Soldierz & Noodoz) * 2004: "Drama!" (

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featuring

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, Bun B,

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& Baby D) * 2004: "We Ain't Playin" ( Lil' Flip featuring

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, Baby D &

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) * 2007: "Hit The Dance Floor Remix" (

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featuring Baby D) * 2007: "Hold On Ho!" (

featuring Baby D & Parlae of

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) * 2009: "Air Forces Remix" (

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featuring Baby D) * 2009: "I'm a Boss" (

featuring Bleu Davinci & Baby D)

Music videos

* 2000: "Eastside vs Westside" (featuring Lil' C) * 2003: "It's Going Down" (featuring

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& Dru) * 2007: "Hit The Dance Floor Remix" (

featuring Baby D) * 2007: "

I'm Bout Money ''A-Town Secret Weapon'' is the third studio album by American Atlanta-based rapper Baby D. It was released on April 29, 2008, through Big Oomp/Koch Records. Recording sessions took place at The Kush House. Production was handled by DJ Montay, ...

" (featuring Blazed) * 2007: "Do It" * 2010: "Here We Go Again" * 2010: "Lock Down" * 2012: "One Night Sum" (featuring

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) * 2012: "Here We Go"

References

External links

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