DaBaby is not slowing down. Fresh off the release of his 23-track album BE MORE GRATEFUL, the multi-platinum Charlotte rapper is back with the official music video for Sticks and Stones — and it hits differently. Dropping on April 6, 2026, the visual is more than just a DaBaby flex. It is a statement, a gut punch, and a homecoming all wrapped into one.
The timing could not be more deliberate. DaBaby is currently in the middle of his Be More Grateful Tour, hitting intimate venues across the country through May. Fans have been riding the wave of the album’s momentum, and the Sticks and Stones video arrives just as that wave crests even higher.
What DaBaby Is Really Saying With This Video
The track originally debuted as the opener of BE MORE GRATEFUL, released January 30, 2026, via South Coast Music Group and Interscope Records. On the song, DaBaby channels a mentality built on thick skin and unapologetic forward motion. The title itself draws from the old playground saying — but DaBaby flips it into armor. Words cannot break him. The critics cannot break him. The noise cannot break him.
The official video, now live on YouTube, brings that energy into full visual form. With over 17,000 views in its first hours alone, the response from fans has been immediate and enthusiastic.
DaBaby and His Family Take Center Stage
One of the most striking dimensions of the Sticks and Stones era is how deeply personal it feels. DaBaby has leaned into fatherhood as a core theme throughout the BE MORE GRATEFUL rollout. He is a proud father of four daughters, and his nephew Messiah — the son of his late brother Glenn — has also appeared in recent visuals, including the emotional LETTER TO MY YN video from December 2025.
Earlier in the album cycle, his eldest daughter Serenity appeared in the DON’T INSULT ME video, standing up for her father on screen. The family-forward approach is no accident. It is a deliberate shift in how DaBaby wants the world to see him — not just as a rap powerhouse, but as a present, protective, and purposeful father.
DaBaby’s Be More Grateful Tour Is in Full Swing
The Sticks and Stones video drop lands right in the heart of an already busy touring schedule. Here is a snapshot of upcoming Be More Grateful Tour dates still ahead
- April 10 — Baltimore, MD
- April 12 — Washington, D.C.
- April 15 — New York, NY
- April 18 — Philadelphia, PA
- April 19 — Detroit, MI
- April 21 — Chicago, IL
- May 14 — Los Angeles, CA (finale)
The tour was deliberately booked in mid-size, intimate venues — a sharp contrast to the arena-level shows fans might expect from an artist of DaBaby’s stature. That choice speaks volumes. He wants proximity. He wants the energy to be raw and real.
DaBaby’s Unstoppable Chart Legacy
With POP DAT THANG sitting at No. 59 on the Billboard Hot 100 — marking his 54th career entry on the chart — he continues to prove that his commercial pull remains as strong as ever. The album, which blends hard-hitting bangers with reflective tracks about resilience and gratitude, has already given fans some of the most compelling material of his career.
Sticks and Stones is not just a track. It is a thesis. With more than 25 billion career streams and a tour selling out intimate rooms across the country, DaBaby is operating at a level that demands full attention This milestone solidifies his position as a modern rap titan, showcasing an evolution from a viral sensation to a seasoned veteran. His relentless work ethic ensures that every release feels like an event.
The video is out now. Watch it, feel it, and let it speak for itself.
