Efrem Jamaar Blackwell Jr., known professionally as Babyfxce E, is an American rapper from Flint, Michigan. He gained online traction with his 2022 single "Six Flags," and in 2024, secured a label contract with Atlantic Records. He released his debut album, Da Realest, in February 2026.
In 2026, he was named as one of the "15 Artists to Watch" by Billboard and one of "26 Rappers to Watch" by Complex. The same year, he appeared in XXL magazine as part of their 2026 Freshman Class.
Early life Blackwell grew up on the north side of Flint, Michigan with his mother and three siblings. Despite his parents being separated, he remains close with his father. He admitted that he didn't gravitate towards music until his early teens; around seventh grade, he started listening to Detroit rapper Cash Kidd. He'd compose lyrics in his notebook for fun, but never did anything with them. After graduating from Atherton High School, his friend urged him to step into the recording booth. At the positive reception, he began to take rapping seriously and released his debut single, "Invest," in 2021.
He opened for Babyface Ray, BabyTron, and Luh Tyler on their tours. He performed at Billboard House during SXSW 2026.
Artistry Blackwell has cited Lil Baby, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, NoCap, and Michigan rap as influences on his music.
Discography Studio albums + List of albums, with year released Title Album details Da Realest Released: February 20, 2026 Label: Atlantic Format: Digital download, streaming
Mixtapes + List of mixtapes, with year released Title Album details Life of The Reaper Released: April 15, 2022 Label: Self-released Format: Digital download, streaming Its Wit a X Released: September 18, 2022 Label: Self-released Format: Digital download, streaming The X Tape Released: October 6, 2023 Label: Self-released Format: Digital download, streaming Real Striker Music Released: November 22, 2024 Label: Atlantic Format: Digital download, streaming M Block Released: March 28, 2025 Label: Atlantic Format: Digital download, streaming
Singles + List of singles, showing year released and album name Title Year Album "Invest" 2021 rowspan="2" "Reaper" "No Patience" Life of the Reaper "Six Flags" 2022 "D Rose" Its Wit a X "Glock On Me" "Cut the Block Off" 2025 Da Realest "What Bag I'm In" "You Know"(with 1up Tee) "Real Flex" Da Realest "U Feel Me"(with Tay B) rowspan="6" "The Big 3"(with Rio da Yung OG and YN Jay) 2026 "Grandma Baby"(with Black Fortune and Baby Kia) "Activated"(with Baby Money and lilkhalil616) "Street Love"(with Jontae) "Bussin"
Concert tours Da Realest Tour (2026)
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