SahBabii born Saaheem Malik Valdery on February 24, 1997, in Chicago, Illinois is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter who rose from the projects of Chicago’s South Side to become one of Atlanta’s most distinct and respected independent voices in contemporary trap and melodic hip-hop.
Best known for his 2016 single “Pull Up wit ah Stick,” which received platinum certification by the RIAA, he peaked at No. 8 on Billboard’s Next Big Sound chart in July 2017.
After signing a $2 million record deal with Warner Bros. Records in March 2017, his airy, melodic trap style influenced by the dreamlike textures of Young Thug, Nujabes, and his older brother T3 earned co-signs from Drake, Young Thug, and Metro Boomin.
His 2021 debut studio album Do It For Demon and 2024’s Saaheem have cemented him as one of Atlanta’s most creatively consistent artists.
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Saaheem Malik Valdery: History · Bio · Photo
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| Full Name: | Saaheem Malik Valdery |
| Stage Name: | SahBabii |
| Born: | February 24, 1997 |
| Age: | 29 years old |
| Birthplace: | Chicago, Illinois, USA (raised in Atlanta, Georgia) |
| Nationality: | American |
| Occupation: | Rapper, Singer, Songwriter |
| Parents: | Delval Valdery (father, manager); mother (both quit jobs to support his career) |
| Siblings: | T3 (older brother, music producer) |
| Net Worth: | $1–3 million |
Early Life
Saaheem Malik Valdery was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in the city’s South Side in the Wentworth Gardens projects. His aunt, TeeBaby, gave him the moniker “SahBabii” at a young age. In early 2010 at the age of 13, his family moved to Atlanta, Georgia in pursuance of his older brother’s career in music. They moved to Sylvan Hills.
The move to Atlanta proved transformative. He used to catch glimpses of Young Thug, Cash Out, and his other idols at the local grocery store. The exposure to Atlanta’s vibrant trap scene, combined with his Chicago drill roots, created the sonic fusion that would define his music. However, his early career was far from smooth.
After the lukewarm reception to his first two mixtapes, 2012’s Pimpin Ain’t Eazy and 2013’s Glocks & Thots, he put his music career on hold. “I got so depressed that I had a bald spot in my head and they told me it was because of stress. I had a couple of suicidal thoughts,” he told HipHopDX.
He took a nearly three-year hiatus, working at Dick’s Sporting Goods, before his older brother T3 helped him regain his confidence.
Education
SahBabii started his music career while still attending Sylvan Middle School.
His formal education details beyond middle school are not publicly documented his artistic development happened primarily through hands-on music production with his brother T3 rather than through academic institutions.
Career
S.A.N.D.A.S. and Viral Breakthrough (2016–2017)
After his hiatus, SahBabii released a follow-up mixtape, S.A.N.D.A.S., in 2016. S.A.N.D.A.S. was recorded on the music software program Cubase, using a broken microphone in T3’s bedroom.
The mixtape featured the viral hit “Pull Up Wit Ah Stick,” which began gaining traction in Atlanta. “Atlanta was on it, the girls twerking to it, the whole clubs singing it, radio,” he told XXL. The music video for the song was released in February 2017 and earned 12 million views by May of that year.
The song’s success snowballed rapidly. “Pull Up wit ah Stick” was remixed by Young Thug, T-Pain, Fetty Wap and Wiz Khalifa. Rapper Drake also said he wanted to be on the official remix. Young Thug flew him out to London, where the Boy Meets World tour was in full swing.
He recorded a couple songs with Thug and, during a backstage meeting with Drake, learned that Drake was interested in adding a verse. In March 2017, SahBabii signed a record deal with Warner Bros. Records.
His family also founded the production company, Casting Bait Music Group, and SahBabii’s father, Delval, became his manager. His parents quit their jobs to support his blossoming music career.
Post-Warner Career and Do It For Demon (2018–2021)
After parting ways with Warner Bros., SahBabii continued independently. He released Squidtastic (2018) and the EP 3P (2019). In February 2020, SahBabii was featured on Trippie Redd’s project A Love Letter to You 4 (Deluxe).
In September 2020, SahBabii released “Gates to the Sun” featuring Japanese musician Joji. SahBabii’s debut studio album, Do It For Demon, was released on October 27, 2021. The album is named after and dedicated to his late friend DemonChild who was killed in a shooting in 2020. Mic described the album as “a rousing showcase of the artist’s vulnerability.”
Saaheem Album and 2025 Tour (2024–Present)
On November 8, 2024, SahBabii released Saaheem, a studio album titled after his given name. The album contains his 2023 single “Lost All My Feelings,” which has garnered over 16 million Spotify streams.
Among other notable singles, “Viking” from 2024’s Saaheem emerged as a viral hit in early 2025, inspiring freestyles from artists like Wiz Khalifa and DaBaby. On November 17, 2024, SahBabii announced his 2025 Resurrection Tour through North America.
Personal Life
SahBabii keeps his personal life private. He has a close relationship with his family particularly his older brother T3, who produced his early music, and his father Delval, who manages his career.
His philosophical belief system, which he calls “Unknownism,” aims to seek the truth and informed the inverted cross imagery that led to a public feud with Offset in 2017.
He has referenced struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts during his early career slump, speaking openly about mental health with notable candidness for a male hip-hop artist.
Net Worth
SahBabii’s estimated net worth is approximately $1–3 million, reflecting his Warner Bros. deal, streaming royalties from “Pull Up Wit Ah Stick” (Platinum certified), “Squidrific” (nearly 30 million Spotify streams), “Lost All My Feelings” (16 million+ streams), Casting Bait Music Group operations, and the 2025 Resurrection Tour.
Discography
| Pimpin Ain’t Eazy | 2012 | Early mixtape |
| Glocks & Thots | 2013 | Early mixtape |
| S.A.N.D.A.S. | 2016 | Breakthrough mixtape “Pull Up Wit Ah Stick” (Platinum) |
| Squidtastic | 2018 | Post-Warner project |
| 3P | 2019 | EP |
| Do It For Demon | 2021 | Debut studio album |
| LeakOut | 2022 | Leaked songs project |
| Saaheem | 2024 | Studio album “Lost All My Feelings,” “Viking” |
FAQs
Who is SahBabii?
SahBabii (real name Saaheem Malik Valdery) is an American rapper born in Chicago and raised in Atlanta, known for the Platinum hit “Pull Up Wit Ah Stick” and albums Do It For Demon and Saaheem.
What is SahBabii’s real name?
His real name is Saaheem Malik Valdery. His aunt TeeBaby gave him his stage name as a child.
How old is SahBabii?
He was born on February 24, 1997, making him 28 years old as of 2025.
Did SahBabii sign with Warner Bros.?
Yes. He signed a $2 million record deal with Warner Bros. Records in March 2017 following the viral success of “Pull Up Wit Ah Stick.” He later parted ways with the label and continues independently through Casting Bait Music Group.
Conclusion
SahBabii’s story is a testament to resilience from the Wentworth Gardens projects on Chicago’s South Side to Atlanta’s ninth ward, from depression and a bald spot caused by stress to a $2 million Warner Bros. deal and a viral platinum single recorded on a broken microphone in his brother’s bedroom. His music dreamlike, melodic, deeply personal has found an audience that grows with each project.
With the 2025 Resurrection Tour and a critically lauded album bearing his own name, Saaheem Valdery is no longer just Atlanta’s best-kept secret. He is one of hip-hop’s most quietly essential voices.
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