DaBaby Launches Mental Health Initiative In Honor Of Late Brother

Photo: Jackie Dimailig

During Suicide Prevention Month, DaBaby has launched a new initiative to address mental health issues in honor of his late brother. He launched the Glenn Johnson for Mental health initiative in order to raise awareness and end the stigma around mental health.

DaBaby lost his brother, Glenn Johnson, to suicide in 2020 and is using his platform to launch a community resource hub providing vital mental health resources to young individuals. In a statement on the website, DaBaby reflected on the tragic loss of his brother and explained the need for the program.

“On November 3rd, 2020 my brother Glenn Johnson committed suicide, leaving behind 3 beautiful daughters and an amazing son,” he wrote. “I believe that if more of the correct resources were in place to support mental health awareness and self love the world would see far less of these tragedies”. 

DaBaby expressed his motivation to providing “the tools needed to combat mental health issues,” and “breaking the long going cycle of mental illness in minority communities & normalizing the conversation around mental health.” 

Additionally, DaBaby Cares partnered with Mental Health America of Central Carolinas to produce a free “Mental Health 101 Toolkit” to provide valuable support to his fans across the globe.