42 Dugg

42 Dugg
42 Dugg in 2019
42 Dugg in 2019
Background information
Birth nameDion Marquise Hayes[1]
Born (1994-11-25) November 25, 1994 (age 30)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2017–present
Labels
Criminal information
Criminal statusImprisoned from March 28 to October 17, 2023[4][5]
Criminal charge
Penalty12 months (commuted)
Date apprehended
March 28, 2023[3]

Dion Marquise Hayes (born November 25, 1994), known professionally as 42 Dugg, is an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan. He signed with Yo Gotti and Lil Baby's respective labels, Collective Music Group (CMG) and Glass Window Entertainment (previously known as 4PF), through a joint venture with Interscope Records in 2019.[6] He is best known for his collaborations with the latter, with whom he has released the hit songs "We Paid" and "Grace"; the former peaked within the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 and received quintuple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His second mixtape, Young & Turnt 2 (2020) was met with critical acclaim and marked his debut on the Billboard 200.[7] His 2021 singles, "4 Da Gang" (with Roddy Ricch) and "Maybach" (featuring Future) both received gold certifications and preceded his fourth mixtape Free Dem Boyz (2021), which peaked at number eight on the Billboard 200.[8]

  1. ^ Snell, Robert. "Federal gun probe snags Detroit rapper 42 Dugg". The Detroit News.
  2. ^ "Yo Gotti Partners with Interscope – Impacting Moneybagg Yo, 42 Dugg + CMG Roster". June 2, 2021.
  3. ^ "42 Dugg Releases Statement from Prison on Going Through 'the Worst'". March 28, 2023.
  4. ^ "42 Dugg has been released from prison".
  5. ^ "42 Dugg Describes Bleak Prison Conditions He's Experiencing". BET.
  6. ^ "42 Dugg Signs to Yo Gotti's Collective Music Group in Collaboration with Lil Baby: Exclusive". Billboard.
  7. ^ Grant, Shawn (May 21, 2021). "42 Dugg Releases New Project 'Free Dem Boyz'". The Source. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  8. ^ "Olivia Rodrigo's 'Sour' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart With 2021's Biggest Week". Billboard. May 20, 2021. Retrieved July 25, 2021.