Have a look at the bio, age, height and net worth of Skilla Baby
Detroit-based rapper Skilla Baby was recently shot in a drive-by shooting along the 8-mile road, find out more about him and the incident below.
Skilla has notably gained prominence as one of the most intriguing young voices in hip-hop due to his raw storytelling and unapologetic delivery.
Who is rapper Skilla Baby, bio, real name, age, height, girlfriend, songs list and net worth
Skilla Baby reportedly survived roughly 25 rounds of gunfire at his car, in what police are calling a 'targeted attempt on his life.' 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/vba5GdKW00
— My Mixtapez (@mymixtapez) May 23, 2025
#Detroit rapper #SkillaBaby is expected to recover after being shot Thursday evening near Eastbound 8 Mile and Telegraph. He reportedly suffered a graze wound to the head and a gunshot injury to the leg.
Not long after the shooting, a vehicle crashed into a nearby building, and… pic.twitter.com/bcBsBGA3zh
— HOT 97 (@HOT97) May 23, 2025
Skilla Baby shot in drive-by shooting
A shocking incident took place in Detroit after a rapper named Skilla Baby was reportedly shot in a drive-by shooting near Eastbound 8 Mile and Telegraph. According to official reports, the incident was a ‘targeted attempt on his life’, and Skilla Baby reportedly survived roughly 25 rounds of gunfire at his car. Skilla reportedly suffered a graze wound to the head as well as a gunshot injury to the leg. Reports indicate that the rapper is expected to recover soon.
Skilla Baby bio
Skilla Baby is an American rapper who was born on October 2, 1998, in Detroit, Michigan. He was born as Trevon Gardner. His parents parted ways at an early age, and eventually he lost his father, Billy, at the age of 15. As a teenager, Skilla played basketball extensively, earning the nickname “Skillz” from coaches who saw potential in him. However, he stepped away from the sport due to dabbling in frequent trouble and a lack of college offers. However, he found a new interest in music, where he got to express his hustle and ambition.
While he was rumored to be dating Ari Fletcher, Skilla is single and unmarried.
Age and height
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Skilla Baby is currently 26 years old, and stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches tall (173 cm).
Nationality and ethnicity
Skilla Baby is of American and of African-American descent who was born and raised in Detroit, and as such, holds an American nationality.
Music career
Skilla Baby started rapping during his teens and released his first single, “Look at Me Now,” back in 2015. He released it after meeting fellow Detroit rapper Sada Baby. Skilla mainly gained prominence with the track “Trevonin” back in 2019 and he has since continued achieving success. Back in 2022, Skilla signed with Geffen Records, following which he collaborated with major artists like Tee Grizzley, DaBaby, Moneybagg Yo, and Polo G.
He released an album called The Coldest in 2024, which was a 19-track project that featured several big names and further solidified his position in mainstream hip-hop. Some of his tracks, like “Icky Vicky Vibes,” “Fear of God,” and “Leave It in the Streets,” have racked up over millions of streams.
Net worth
Skilla Baby currently has an estimated net worth of $1 million. Most of his income comes from his music sales, streaming royalties, brand partnerships, and touring.
Skilla Baby has an Instagram account with the handle @_skillababy, where he has over 1.5M followers and 17 posts.