# BabyTron

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**James Edward Johnson IV**[1][2] (born June 6, 2000), better known by his stage name **BabyTron**, is an American rapper and songwriter. He serves as the member of hip hop group ShittyBoyz. Born and raised in [Metro Detroit](/source/Metro_Detroit), specifically [Ypsilanti, Michigan](/source/Ypsilanti,_Michigan), he rose to prominence following the release of his 2019 mixtape *BIN Reaper*, which included the song "Jesus Shuttlesworth", which went viral.[3]

In 2022, BabyTron released his studio album [*Megatron*](/source/Megatron_(album)). That same year, he also released the mixtapes *Lewis & Clark* and *Dookie Brothers 2* with TrDee. He released his mixtape series *BIN Reaper 2* (2021) and *BIN Reaper 3: Old Testament* (2022), followed by *BIN Reaper 3: New Testament* (2023). His collaborative mixtape with artist [Certified Trapper](/source/Certified_Trapper), *Mario & Luigi*, released in 2024.

BabyTron was named as part of the *[XXL](/source/XXL_(magazine))* 2022 Freshman Class on June 14, 2022, being featured in a *XXL* [freestyle rap](/source/Freestyle_rap) cypher.[4] In 2024, BabyTron was featured on the song "Equilibrium" alongside [G Herbo](/source/G_Herbo) for [Lyrical Lemonade](/source/Lyrical_Lemonade)'s album *[All Is Yellow](/source/All_Is_Yellow)*. During the same year, BabyTron, alongside [Big Sean](/source/Big_Sean), was featured on [Eminem](/source/Eminem)'s song "[Tobey](/source/Tobey_(song))", which was the second single for his album *[The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)](/source/The_Death_of_Slim_Shady_(Coup_de_Gr%C3%A2ce)).*

## Early life and education

James Edward Johnson IV was born on June 6, 2000, in [Ypsilanti, Michigan](/source/Ypsilanti,_Michigan).[5] He attended [Lincoln High School](/source/Lincoln_High_School_(Ypsilanti,_Michigan)) in Ypsilanti and graduated in 2018.[6]

## Career

### 2017–2021: Early career, *BIN Reaper* and *BIN Reaper 2*

BabyTron began taking music seriously at age 16, alongside childhood friends TrDee and StanWill, and they established the rap trio ShittyBoyz while in high school. BabyTron would also consistently release solo songs and mixtapes on streaming platforms.[7] He released his first official mixtape, *Different Breed*, on 2017. Two years later, he released his debut mixtape, *BIN Reaper*, which featured the track "Jesus Shuttlesworth", which became viral within the hip hop community,[8] with a variety of [memes](/source/Memes) spawning from the track. In 2020, he released his first album, *Sleeve Nash*, followed by *Back to the Future*. In 2021, he would feature on the [Lil Yachty](/source/Lil_Yachty) song "Hybrid", taken from the latter's *[Michigan Boy Boat](/source/Michigan_Boy_Boat)* mixtape and released two solo and two collaborative mixtapes in the same year.[5] BabyTron's October 2021 *BIN Reaper 2* mixtape had features from Lil Yachty and [Miles Bridges](/source/Miles_Bridges) (credited as RTB MB).[9]

### 2022–present: *MegaTron* and *BIN Reaper 3*

Main articles: [Megatron (album)](/source/Megatron_(album)) and [Bin Reaper 3](/source/Bin_Reaper_3)

BabyTron gained traction in 2022 through his series of tracks that feature him rapping on a multitude of popular beats in one song. This began with "Prince of the Mitten" in January and was followed up with "King of the Galaxy" later that month.[10] BabyTron released the albums [*Megatron*](/source/Megatron_(album)) and *6* in 2022, through [Empire Distribution](/source/Empire_Distribution) and The Hip Hop Lab.[11] His song "Emperor of the Universe" was released on May 17, 2022, and featured a music video directed by [Cole Bennett](/source/Cole_Bennett).[12] He was named as part of the *[XXL](/source/XXL_(magazine))* 2022 Freshman Class on June 14, 2022, being featured in a *XXL* [freestyle rap](/source/Freestyle_rap) cypher.[4]

On August 2, his single "Blah Blah Blah" with TrDee was released.[13] ShittyBoyz' second mixtape, *Trifecta 2*, was released on August 5, 2022.[14] On September 19, BabyTron announced his seventh mixtape*, [BIN Reaper 3](/source/BIN_Reaper_3)*.[15] On October 28, 2022, [*BIN Reaper 3: Old Testament*](/source/Bin_Reaper_3#BIN_Reaper_3:_Old_Testament) released, peaking at number 69 on the [*Billboard* 200](/source/Billboard_200), his first entry on the chart.[16]

On January 5, 2023, BabyTron announced his eighth mixtape, [*BIN Reaper 3: New Testament*](/source/Bin_Reaper_3#BIN_Reaper_3:_New_Testament). The album includes features from [Lil Yachty](/source/Lil_Yachty), [Babyface Ray](/source/Babyface_Ray) and [Cordae](/source/Cordae). *New Testament* acts as a sequel to *BIN Reaper 3: Old Testament*. The album was released on January 13, 2023, and peaked at number 100 on the *Billboard* 200.

Following his arrest on February 8, 2023, BabyTron [surprise released](/source/Surprise_album) the EP *[Out on Bond](/source/Out_on_Bond)* on February 24,[17] which he followed up with his fifth album, *MegaTron 2*.

On February 24, 2024, he released his ninth mixtape, *Case Dismissed*. In July of that year, BabyTron was featured on the [Eminem](/source/Eminem) single "[Tobey](/source/Tobey_(song))" along with [Big Sean](/source/Big_Sean) from the album *[The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)](/source/The_Death_of_Slim_Shady_(Coup_de_Gr%C3%A2ce))*. On November 8, 2024, he released his sixth album *Tronicles*.

## Group career

Along with StanWill and TrDee, he is a member of rap group ShittyBoyz. He is also a member of Dog$hit Militia (D$M), a rap group featuring JuSleaze, MJPaid, ScrumbleMan, Fordio, J3, Dormie Bands, IsoJeff, GTP Daidoe, and $camaurion, until $camaurion's death. He frequently refers to the two groups combined as "SBD$M" in his lyrics.

## Legal issues

On February 8, 2023, Johnson was pulled over and arrested after a police officer conducted a search of his vehicle, finding [marijuana](/source/Cannabis_(drug)), [marijuana edibles](/source/Cannabis_edible), [psilocybin mushroom](/source/Psilocybin_mushroom) edibles, and a 9mm handgun. He was booked into Dawson County Jail in [Lexington, Nebraska](/source/Lexington,_Nebraska), for Possession of a Controlled Substance. He was released after posting 10% of a $15,000 [bond](/source/Bail).[18]

## Discography

### Studio albums

List of albums, with selected details and chart positions Title Studio album details Peak chart positions US [19] BIN Reaper 2 Released: October 29, 2021[20] Label: Empire, The Hip Hop Lab Format: Digital download, streaming — Megatron Released: March 4, 2022[21] Label: Empire, The Hip Hop Lab Format: Digital download, streaming — BIN Reaper 3: Old Testament Released: October 28, 2022[22] Label: Empire, The Hip Hop Lab Format: Digital download, streaming, vinyl record 69 BIN Reaper 3: New Testament Released: January 13, 2023[23] Label: Empire, The Hip Hop Lab Format: Digital download, streaming, vinyl record 100 6 Released: June 6, 2023[24] Label: Empire, The Hip Hop Lab Format: Digital download, streaming — MegaTron 2 Released: October 27, 2023[25] Label: Empire, The Hip Hop Lab Format: Digital download, streaming 110 Tronicles Released: November 8, 2024[26] Label: Empire, The Hip Hop Lab Format: Digital download, streaming — Luka Troncic 2 Released: August 1, 2025[27] Label: Empire, The Hip Hop Lab Format: Digital download, streaming — Out On Bond Again Released: February 27, 2026 Label: Empire, The Hip Hop Lab Format: Digital download, streaming

### Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with selected details Title Mixtape details BIN Reaper Released: October 30, 2019[28] Label: Empire, The Hip Hop Lab Format: Digital download, streaming Sleeve Nash Released: October 31, 2020[29] Label: Empire, The Hip Hop Lab Format: Digital download, streaming Back to the Future Released: December 2, 2020[30] Label: Empire, The Hip Hop Lab Format: Digital download, streaming Lewis & Clark Released: January 1, 2021[31] Label: The Hip Hop Lab Format: Digital download, streaming Dookie Brothers 2 (with TrDee) Released: May 21, 2021[32] Label: The Hip Hop Lab Format: Digital download, streaming Luka Troncic Released: June 6, 2021[33] Label: Empire, The Hip Hop Lab Format: Digital download, streaming Case Dismissed Released: February 23, 2024[34] Label: Empire, The Hip Hop Lab Format: Digital download, streaming Mario & Luigi (with Certified Trapper) Released: July 9, 2024[35] Label: Empire, The Hip Hop Lab Format: Digital download, streaming, vinyl record

### Extended plays

List of EPs, with selected details Title EP details Different Breed Released: October 25, 2017[36] Label: Self-released Format: Digital download, streaming Pre-Game Released: August 6, 2020[37] Label: Empire, The Hip Hop Lab Format: Digital download, streaming Shitty Bronx (with BandGang Biggs) Released: December 18, 2020[38] Label: Empire, The Hip Hop Lab Format: Digital download, streaming Dookie Brothers (with TrDee) Released: February 5, 2021[39] Label: Empire, The Hip Hop Lab Format: Digital download, streaming They Won't Clear This Released: December 1, 2022[40] Label: Empire, The Hip Hop Lab Format: Digital download, streaming Out on Bond Released: February 24, 2023[41] Label: Empire, The Hip Hop Lab Format: Digital download, streaming International Juggaholics (with AK Bandamont) Released: September 30, 2024[42] Label: Self-released Format: Digital download, streaming Song Wars Released: January 31, 2025[43] Label: Empire, The Hip Hop Lab Format: Digital download, streaming

### Charted and certified singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album US [44] US R&B/HH [45] AUS [46] CAN [47] IRE [48] NZ [49] SWE [50] SWI [51] UK [52] WW [53] "Half Doin Dope" (with JID featuring Lil Yachty) 2023 — — — — — —[A] — — — — BlakkBoyz present Half Doin Dope/Van Gogh "#Certified" (solo or remix featuring DJ Ess) — — — — — — — — — — RIAA: Gold[54] MegaTron 2 "Tobey" (with Eminem and Big Sean) 2024 24 7 29 21 43 25 74 31 29 23 MC: Gold[55] The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)

### Other certified songs

Title Year Certifications Album "Out on Bond" 2023 RIAA: Gold[54] Out on Bond

## Notes

1. "Half Doin Dope" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 36 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[56]

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1. ["Spotify – BabyTron – Luka Troncic 2"](https://open.spotify.com/album/3t2W1mEvbZEhZvu0q0vMKp?si=WfNCx8_AT6S74m-I0QifJw). *[Spotify](/source/Spotify)*. August 1, 2025.

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1. ["Spotify – BabyTron – Back To The Future"](https://open.spotify.com/album/2JwqHa2UTQYv78GI5unhIW). *[Spotify](/source/Spotify)*. December 2, 2020.

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1. ["Spotify – BabyTron – Pre-Game"](https://open.spotify.com/album/0pNFwu3ViN9E7ejda2JhIi). *[Spotify](/source/Spotify)*. August 6, 2020.

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