Rapper 42 Dugg, born Dion Marquise Hayes, has been released from prison ahead of schedule.
The artist, who was initially sentenced to a year behind bars for failing to surrender to serve his original prison sentence, left the prison gates earlier this week.
Surrounded by his family and label boss Yo Gotti, Dugg made a dramatic exit, sprinting towards a waiting silver Rolls Royce Cullinan SUV.
42 Dugg’s journey through the legal system has been tumultuous. Initially charged with felony possession of a firearm in March 2020, he was sentenced to six months at a prison camp in West Virginia.
However, he failed to report for his sentence, leading to additional charges. Earlier this year, he pleaded guilty to the new charge and was sentenced to a year in prison. His unexpected release has brought immense joy to his fans and supporters.
Who is 42 Dugg?
Dion Marquise Hayes, known professionally as 42 Dugg, is an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan.
He is signed to Lil Baby and Yo Gotti’s respective labels Glass Window Entertainment (formerly known as 4PF) and Collective Music Group (CMG), in a joint venture with Interscope Records.
He is known for his collaborations with Lil Baby, including “Grace” and “We Paid”, the latter became his first top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
His second mixtape Young & Turnt 2 (2020) was met with critical acclaim and marked his debut on the Billboard 200. His fourth mixtape Free Dem Boyz (2021), peaked at number 8 on the Billboard 200.
42 Dugg Bio
Dion Hayes was born on November 25, 1994, and raised in the Denby neighborhood on Whittier Ave & Wayburn St on the east side of Detroit, Michigan.
He attended Denby High School in Detroit, Michigan, but later dropped out. The numbers “42” in Dugg’s name is a numerical reference to a local Crip set known as the Hustle Boys.
42 Dugg is 5’1″ in height. He met fellow rapper Lil Baby in 2017. He grew up listening to Yo Gotti and Jeezy.
Hayes first gained traction for tracks “The Streets” and “STFU”. After writing slam poetry with Lil Baby, he signed to Lil Baby’s 4 Pockets Full (4PF) and Yo Gotti’s Collective Music Group (CMG), in conjunction with Interscope Records.
42 Dugg received national attention when he was featured on Lil Baby’s February 2020 track “Grace”, peaking at number 48 on the Billboard Hot 100. He was also featured on Lil Baby’s track “We Paid” in May 2020, peaking at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
This boosted sales of his mixtape Young & Turnt 2, peaking at number 58 on the Billboard 200 and number six on Billboard’s Independent Albums chart.
Hayes followed this success by doing guest features on songs for other artists such as Marshmello, Lil Keed, Meek Mill, Blac Youngsta, Big Sean, T.I., Kaash Paige, Tory Lanez and Latto.
On February 21, 2021, a shooting occurred at Roddy Ricch and 42 Dugg’s music video shoot, which left three people injured in Atlanta.
OMB Peezy was later charged with the shooting with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. All three injured survived.
In May 2021, Billboard named 42 Dugg the “R&B/Hip-Hop Rookie of the Month”.[6] That same week, on May 21, 2021, Dugg released the 19-track mixtape, titled Free Dem Boyz, a dedication to all of his incarcerated friends.
The project features the “standout” single, “4 da Gang” featuring Roddy Ricch; as well as other guest features from Lil Durk, Rowdy Rebel, and Fivio Foreign. Also in 2021, he was featured on the annual XXL Freshman Class.
In July 2023 he appears on King Von’s second posthumous album Grandson on the track number 14 named “GangLand”.
About 42 Dugg net worth
How much is 42 Dugg worth?
42 Dugg’s net worth is estimated to be around $3 million as of October 2023.
He has been able to gather a handsome amount by releasing many hit songs, albums, and mixtapes.
Some of his most successful projects include Young & Turnt 2, which reached no. 6 on the US Independent Albums chart,
Free Dem Boyz, which peaked at no. 8 on the Billboard 2003, and “4 da Gang” with Roddy Ricch, which was certified gold by the RIAA.
He also makes money from live performances, streaming platforms, and guest features on songs for other artist
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