42 Dugg
42 Dugg | |
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| Born | Dion Marquise Hayes November 25, 1994 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, songwriter |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Known for | Singles "We Paid" and "Grace" with Lil Baby; mixtapes Young & Turnt 2 and Free Dem Boyz |
Dion Marquise Hayes (born November 25, 1994), professionally recognized as 42 Dugg, is a rapper and songwriter hailing from Detroit, Michigan. In 2019, he secured a deal with Yo Gotti's Collective Music Group (CMG) and Lil Baby's Glass Window Entertainment (previously known as 4PF), through a collaborative arrangement with Interscope Records. He gained widespread recognition for his work alongside Lil Baby, notably the 2020 singles "We Paid" and "Grace". "We Paid" notably reached the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100 and received quintuple platinum status from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His sophomore mixtape, Young & Turnt 2 (2020), was met with critical praise and marked his first entry on the Billboard 200. In 2021, he released singles such as "4 Da Gang" (featuring Roddy Ricch) and "Maybach" (featuring Future), both of which earned gold certification. These tracks preceded his fourth mixtape, Free Dem Boyz (2021), which attained a peak position of number eight on the Billboard 200 chart.
Early life
Dion Hayes was born on November 25, 1994, and grew up in Detroit’s Denby neighborhood. He attended Denby High School but did not complete his studies there. His connection with rapper Lil Baby began in 2017, while his musical style was shaped by influences such as Yo Gotti and Jeezy. Hayes is distinguished by his slurred vocal style enhanced with Auto-Tune, along with a distinctive whistle that introduces many tracks on his 2020 mixtape Young and Turnt Vol 2.
Career
Hayes first attracted attention through his 2018 singles "The Streets" (featuring Babyface Ray) and "STFU" (with Peezy, EWM Kdoe, Bagboy Mel, Cashkidd, and Ewm Buck). Following collaborations with Lil Baby, he signed contracts with Lil Baby's 4 Pockets Full (4PF) and Yo Gotti's Collective Music Group (CMG), both operating under Interscope Records. His national breakthrough came with Lil Baby's February 2020 release "Grace", which climbed to number 48 on the Billboard Hot 100. Their subsequent joint effort "We Paid" reached number ten, significantly increasing the success of Hayes’ mixtape Young & Turnt 2, which debuted at number 58 on the Billboard 200 and secured the sixth spot on the Independent Albums chart.
Throughout his career, Hayes has collaborated with numerous artists including Marshmello, Lil Keed, Meek Mill, Blac Youngsta, Big Sean, T.I., Kaash Paige, 2 Chainz, Tory Lanez, and Latto. By 2024, he had contributed guest verses to fifteen tracks.
In May 2021, Billboard honored Hayes as the "R&B/Hip-Hop Rookie of the Month". On May 21, 2021, he released a 19-track mixtape titled Free Dem Boyz, dedicated to friends who are incarcerated, featuring the single "4 da Gang" alongside California rapper Roddy Ricch. That same year, he was included in the prestigious XXL Freshman Class. In July 2023, Hayes appeared on the posthumous album Grandson by King Von, contributing to the track "GangLand".
Personal life
Hayes publicly endorsed the Donald Trump 2024 presidential campaign, unveiling a track in August 2024 and appearing at a campaign rally in September 2024.
2021 shooting
On February 21, 2021, during the filming of a music video for Roddy Ricch and 42 Dugg in Atlanta, a shooting incident occurred that resulted in injuries to three individuals. Alabama-based rapper OMB Peezy faced charges for aggravated assault and unlawful possession of a firearm. Fortunately, all those injured survived the attack.
Legal issues
In 2019, Hayes discharged a firearm at an Atlanta gun range despite having a previous felony conviction that barred him from doing so. This led to a sentence comprising three years of probation and a $90,000 fine. On June 5, 2020, he evaded a police traffic stop while driving a rented SUV, triggering a manhunt lasting two months before his capture on August 4, 2020. He was charged with a third-degree felony for fleeing law enforcement and was released on bail set at $20,000. Due to breaching probation conditions linked to the firearm offense, Hayes served six months in federal custody.
In April 2022, Hayes submitted legal documents asserting sovereign citizen immunity against federal jurisdiction. Subsequently, on May 5, 2022, he was apprehended at Willow Run Airport after failing to present himself for incarceration.
In April 2023, Hayes was sentenced to one year in prison for noncompliance with reporting requirements tied to earlier gun-related charges. He was discharged from United States Penitentiary, Atlanta on October 16, 2023, after completing an 18-month term.
Studio albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| US | ||
| 4eva Us Neva Them |
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76 |
Compilation albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| US | ||
| Gangsta Art (with CMG the Label) |
|
11 |
| Gangsta Art 2 (with CMG the Label) |
|
78 |
Mixtapes
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B/HH |
US Rap | US Ind. | CAN | ||
| 11241 Wayburn |
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— | — | — | — | — |
| Young and Turnt | — | — | — | 19 | — | |
| Young & Turnt, Vol. 2 |
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58 | 33 | — | 6 | — |
| Free Dem Boyz |
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8 | 4 | 4 | — | 36 |
| Last Ones Left (with EST Gee) |
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7 | 3 | 3 | — | 95 |
Extended plays
| Title | EP information |
|---|---|
| 11241 Wayburn, Pt. 2 |
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As lead performer
| Song title | Release year | Highest chart positions | Certification status | Associated album | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100 |
US R&B/Hip-Hop |
US Rap |
Canada | New Zealand Hot 40 Singles |
Worldwide | ||||
| "The Streets" (featuring Babyface Ray) |
2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Young and Turnt | |
| "Real Talk" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Tripping" | 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "You da One" (featuring Yo Gotti) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Bounce Back" (featuring Yo Gotti) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | Young & Turnt, Vol. 2 | ||
| "Palm Angels in the Sky" | 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Hard Times" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Free Merey" | — | — | — | — | — | — | Free Dem Boyz | ||
| "BagginTemplate:'-" (featuring Marshmello) |
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| "Shining" (featuring LBS Kee'vin) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| - | "Free Me" | — | — | — | — | — | — | Free Dem Boyz | |
| "4 da Gang" (featuring Roddy Ricch) |
2021 | 67 | 25 | 21 | 68 | 12 | 110 |
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| "Maybach" (featuring Future) |
68 | 23 | 16 | — | — | 142 |
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| "Down Ready Set" | — | — | — | — | — | — | 'Madden NFL 22' | ||
| "Free the Shiners" (featuring EST Gee) |
2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Last Ones Left | |
| "Everybody Shooters Too" (featuring EST Gee) |
— | 47 | — | — | — | — |
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| "Thump Shit" (featuring EST Gee) |
79 | 26 | 22 | — | — | — |
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| "Soon" (featuring Arabian) |
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| "U-Digg" (featuring Lil Baby and Veeze) |
52 | 16 | 8 | 69 | — | 108 | |||
| "Steppers" (with Yo Gotti and Moneybagg Yo featuring CMG the Label, EST Gee, Mozzy and Blac Youngsta) |
— | 26 | 25 | — | — | — | 'Gangsta Art' | ||
| "Ron Artest" (featuring Babyface Ray) |
2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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| "Go Again" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "SpinDatBac" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Wock n Red" | 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Win Wit Us" | |||||||||
Contributions as a Featured Artist
| Song Title | Release Year | Highest Chart Rankings | Associated Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Bubbling Under |
US R&B/Hip-Hop |
US Rap | |||
| "Solid" (Yella Beezy featuring 42 Dugg) |
2020 | — | — | — | Template:N/A |
| "Cold Gangsta" (Yo Gotti featuring EST Gee and 42 Dugg) |
2022 | 2 | 35 | 23 | CM10: Free Game |
Additional Songs That Charted
| Song Title | Year Released | Highest Chart Positions Achieved | Certifications Earned | Album Name | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B/Hip-Hop |
US Rap |
CAN | NZ Hot |
UK | WW | ||||
| "Grace" (with Lil Baby) |
2020 | 48 | 23 | 18 | — | — | — | — |
|
My Turn |
| "We Paid" (with Lil Baby) |
10 | 8 | 5 | 42 | 31 | 89 | 93 |
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| "Friday Night Cypher" (feat. Big Sean, Tee Grizzley, Kash Doll, Cash Kidd, Payroll Giovanni, 42 Dugg, Boldy James, Drego, Sada Baby, Royce da 5'9", and Eminem) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | Detroit 2 | ||
| "GTA" (feat. Meek Mill and 42 Dugg) |
— | 47 | — | — | — | — | — | Quarantine Pack | ||
| "Lemonhead" (feat. Tyler, the Creator and 42 Dugg) |
2021 | 42 | 15 | 12 | 35 | 7 | — | 41 |
|
Call Me If You Get Lost |
| "Bout a Million" (feat. Pop Smoke, 21 Savage, and 42 Dugg) |
54 | 19 | 15 | 23 | 5 | 64 | 46 | Faith | ||
| "5500 Degrees" (feat. EST Gee, Lil Baby, and Rylo Rodriguez) |
92 | 34 | — | — | — | — | — |
|
Bigger than Life or Death | |
| "Ice Talk" (with EST Gee) |
2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Last Ones Left | |
| "Like Me" (Future featuring Lil Baby and 42 Dugg) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 'I Never Liked You' | ||
| "Gangsta Art" (Yo Gotti and Moneybagg Yo featuring EST Gee, Mozzy, Blac Youngsta, Lehla Samia, and 42 Dugg) |
— | 41 | — | — | — | — | — | 'Gangsta Art' | ||
| "Million Dollars Worth of Game" (featuring 42 Dugg) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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'Dope Don't Sell Itself' | |
| "—" indicates the track did not chart or was unavailable in that region. | ||||||||||
Guest appearances
| Track | Release Year | Collaborating Artist(s) | Album Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Grace" | 2020 | Lil Baby | My Turn |
| "We Paid" | |||
| "Twisted" | Lil Keed | Trapped on Cleveland 3 | |
| "Friday Night Cypher" | Big Sean, Tee Grizzley, Kash Doll, Cash Kidd, Payroll Giovanni, Boldy James, Drego, Sada Baby, Royce da 5'9", Eminem | Detroit 2 | |
| "Gun Smoke" | Blac Youngsta | Code Red | |
| "On the Hood" | T.I., Mozzy | The L.I.B.R.A. | |
| "Streets" | Blac Youngsta, Yo Gotti | Fuck Everybody 3 | |
| "GTA" | Meek Mill | Quarantine Pack | |
| "My Time to Shine" | Tory Lanez | Loner | |
| "Money Long" | 2021 | DDG, OG Parker | Die 4 Respect |
| "Bout a Million" | Pop Smoke, 21 Savage | Faith | |
| "5500 Degrees" | EST Gee, Lil Baby, Rylo Rodriguez | Bigger than Life or Death | |
| "5500 Degrees" | EST Gee, Yo Gotti | ||
| "Offense" | Big Sean, Hit-Boy, Babyface Ray | What You Expect | |
| "Push Start" | French Montana, Coi Leray | They Got Amnesia | |
| "Like Me" | 2022 | Future, Lil Baby | I Never Liked You |
| "Up Now" | 2024 | Mustard, Lil Yachty, BlueBucksClan | Faith of a Mustard Seed |
| "Only Gang" | Polo G | Hood Poet |