Lil Baby Isn't Worried About Winning Grammys: "I Ain't Into It Like That"

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The rapper explained why winning awards is more exciting for his "people" & talked about his forthcoming joint project with Lil Durk.

The Grammys are behind us, but the buzz about the 63rd ceremony abounds. Lil Baby was one of several performers at Sunday's (March 14) award show where he gave a moving live rendition of his hit single, "The Bigger Picture." The track was nominated for both Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance, but unfortunately for the chart-topping star, he didn't take home either win. Just prior to the Grammy Awards, Baby caught up with MTV News for a virtual chat where he spoke about why winning a Grammy isn't his main priority.

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"I mean, for my people, it'll mean a lot, but for me, I wake up the same way I went to sleep the night before I won," he said. "But for my people, just to say I won and just, I'm wit it for that. But just far as me, I ain't into it like that." MTV News wanted to know how the rapper was able to stay humble during the craziness of fame.

"For the most part, my body here, but my mind and soul don't be here. So, a lot of stuff I do, I just let my body do it and my mind be somewhere else. I don't get too wrapped up into it. To me, I'm a regular dude. But my body, Lil Baby, he famous. In my head, I can kinda step back a little bit and be a regular person. That's how I stay humble."

He also doubled down on the rumors that he and Lil Durk are collaborating on a joint album. Lil Baby added that the project doesn't have a title just yet, but he suspects it'll be called The Voice of the Heroes. Check out clips from his interview below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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