Edot Babyy
Edot Baby | |
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| Birth name | Elijah Vincent Irvin |
| Born | February 6, 2005 Harlem, New York City, U.S. |
| Died | November 3, 2022 (aged 17)[1] |
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| Years active | 2020–2022 |
Elijah Vincent Irvin[2][3] (February 6, 2005[4][2][5] – November 3, 2022[3][6]), known by his stage name as Edot Baby,[7][8] was an American rapper. Hailing from Harlem,[4] rose to prominence following the release of "Ready 4 War" in 2020.
Early life and career
[edit]Elijah Vincent Irvin was born in Sugarhill, Harlem, New York.[9] He was a member of the OY's (Original Youngins) a Sugar Hill based gang.[10] Edot Babyy garnered attention with his track "We Back Pt. 2",[11] alongside Dee Play4Keeps, released on December 25, 2021. He also gained traction with his single "E4N," a tribute to the late Notti Osama. On March 27, 2022, "Where Are You Now" was released and is cateogrized as sample drill.[12] Drake's Nocta label uniform-wear was promoted by photos with Edot Baby.[7][13]
Death
[edit]In the afternoon of November 3, 2022, Edot was found in his home, unresponsive on the floor. EMS responders rushed him to the hospital, but he was pronounced dead upon arrival. The cause of death was an alleged self-inflicted gunshot to the head.[5]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]- The Baby In The Game (2020)
- E Wit The Dot (2022)
- You Started, I Finish (2022)
Singles
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Edot Baby Dead at 17-Years-Old". New York's Power 105.1 FM. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
- ^ a b "Elijah V. Irvin Obituary (2022) - New York, NY - International Funeral Service of New York II". Legacy.com. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
- ^ a b Wilson, Olivia (December 25, 2024). "What Happened to Edot Baby? Is He dead? His Career, Life, Child". Biography Tribune. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
- ^ a b Pruitt, Carrie (September 15, 2023). "Edot Baby Death: the Loss of a Rising Drill Rapper". The What And The Why. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
- ^ a b Marin, Kate (November 5, 2022). "Why did Edot Baby kill himself? All we know". TheNetline. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
- ^ "Edot Baby Cause of Death: What We Know About the Tragic Suicide of the Rising Drill Rapper". September 24, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
- ^ a b Peña, Nala (November 23, 2022). "Drake Announces New Nike Collection Ft. Edot Baby, on Day of His Funeral". 102.7 KIIS-FM. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
- ^ "Details on Late Rapper Edot Baby's Passing & Funeral". iHeart. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
- ^ a b Pierre, Alphonse (March 28, 2022). "Listen to Edot Baby's "Body": The Ones". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
- ^ Monahan, Olivia (April 25, 2023). "Why Is Kay Flock In Jail?". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
- ^ a b "Harlem Drill Rapper Edot Baby Passes Away At Only 17 Years Old - The MouthSoap". November 4, 2022. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
- ^ Lee, Nora (April 5, 2023). "Shawny Binladen and the rise of sample drill". KCRW. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
- ^ "Drake's NOCTA Teases New Collection of "Street Uniform"". Hypebeast. November 16, 2022. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
- ^ "Harlem Rapper Edot Baby Drops New Visual For 'Illegal'". HOT 97. May 21, 2021. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
