DaBaby’s older brother, Glenn (often spelled Glen) Johnson, died in 2020. His death was ruled a suicide from a self‑inflicted gunshot wound.
What happened
Glenn Johnson died on November 3, 2020, in Charlotte, North Carolina, after sustaining a self‑inflicted gunshot wound, and he was pronounced dead at age 34. Reports at the time described it as a suicide after he appeared visibly distressed in a video shared shortly before his death.
Aftermath and legacy
Glenn Johnson left behind four children, one son and three daughters. In the years since, DaBaby has spoken openly about how the loss affected him and has launched a mental health initiative, DaBabyCares, in his brother’s honor to promote mental health resources and suicide prevention, especially for youth and Black men.
