Lil Baby
American rapper with 'My Turn' album
Born in Atlanta, a prominent figure in hip-hop emerged in the late 2010s. Gained recognition with the mixtape 'Harder Than Ever' in 2018, featuring hit singles that garnered significant attention. The album 'My Turn' released in 2020 debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. Collaborated with various artists and producers, contributing to the evolution of contemporary rap music. Received multiple nominations and awards, solidifying presence in the music industry.
Released the album 'My Turn' which topped the Billboard 200
Won the Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance in 2021
Featured on the Billboard Hot 100 with several singles
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Howard Kinsey
American tennis player and tournament champion
Born
December 3rd, 1899 126 years ago
Died
1966 60 years ago — 67 years old
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Swedish journalist and author
Born
December 3rd, 1974 51 years ago
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American singer with notable Christmas specials
Born
December 3rd, 1927 98 years ago
Died
September 25th, 2012 14 years ago — 84 years old
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Actress and dancer from 'Step Up'
Born
December 3rd, 1980 45 years ago
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Russian cosmonaut and pilot
Born
December 3rd, 1934 91 years ago
Died
2017 9 years ago — 83 years old
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Slovenian poet with works in Romanticism
Born
December 3rd, 1800 225 years ago
Died
February 8th, 1849 177 years ago — 48 years old
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