Gladney started his music career in 2017, releasing the freestyle
Lil Baby. He released the mixtape
Saved by the Bales in July 2019, and Quality Control later released a remix of a track on the album, titled
Drip Like Dis and featuring
Young Dolph and
Lil Baby. In November 2019, he released the single "Lil Mama" (featuring
Renni Rucci). In 2020, he released the album
From Trap to Rap, featuring
Moneybagg Yo,
Lil Yachty, Young Dolph, Lil Baby, and Trapboy Freddy. He signed with Motown Records, and his first release under the label was the track "Add It Up", released on January 30, 2021, alongside an accompanying music video. The 14-track album features
EST Gee,
2 Chainz,
Young Scooter, Megan Thee Stallion,
PnB Rock, Young Dolph,
BIG30 and
Gucci Mane. ==Personal life==