Who is Skilla Baby? Detroit rapper hospitalised after drive-by shooting at 8 miles
Skilla Baby, a Detroit rapper, was hospitalised after surviving a targeted drive-by shooting on May 22, 2025. The attack took place near 8 Mile and Beech Daly, an area infamous for its turbulent reputation.
Skilla Baby was struck in the hand and grazed in the head and back while riding in a black SUV, which later crashed into a nearby building. Despite the injuries, the 25-year-old artist remained conscious and is expected to recover. The Redford Township police have launched an investigation, though no suspects have been named and motives remain unclear.
What happened with Skilla Baby in the shooting at the 8 Mile in Detroit
On the night of May 22, 2025, Skilla Baby was driving alone along 8 Mile Road near Beech Daly when his SUV was ambushed in a drive-by shooting.
According to police and witnesses, the attackers opened fire on the black SUV, riddling it with bullets. The vehicle then crashed into a nearby building, severely damaging the structure. Redford Township police reported recovering multiple shell casings at the scene, indicating a high-volume shooting.
The assailants reportedly fled in a stolen dark blue Dodge Durango. Authorities are actively investigating the motive, and while no suspects have been named, Skilla Baby's associates believe the attack may have been a targeted hit.
Police are requesting anyone with surveillance footage or eyewitness information to come forward.
Skilla Baby is recovering in hospital
Following the shooting, Skilla Baby sustained a gunshot wound to the hand and was grazed on the head and back. Despite these injuries, he remained conscious and alert when emergency services arrived. He was promptly transported to a nearby hospital where he is now in stable condition and expected to make a full recovery.
Fans and fellow artists expressed concern and support on social media after the news broke. There has been no formal statement from Skilla Baby or his representatives, but sources close to him remain hopeful about his return to both health and music.
Skilla Baby's early life and background
Skilla Baby's real name is Trevon Gardner. He was born on October 2, 1998, in Detroit, Michigan. Growing up, he was heavily influenced by his father, who introduced him to a variety of music ranging from Luther Vandross to Lil Wayne.
His interest in writing began early, sparked by memorizing Langston Hughes' poem "Mother to Son" in the fifth grade. Gardner attended multiple high schools due to behavioral issues and eventually settled at Oak Park High School.
Initially passionate about basketball, he earned the nickname 'Skillz' before shifting his focus to music following the death of his father at age 15.
Skilla Baby's rise from McDonald's job to prominence in rap
Skilla Baby's commitment to rap intensified after working jobs at McDonald's and Walmart to fund studio time.
His breakthrough came when veteran rapper Sada Baby noticed his talent, helping him gain attention. His 2019 mixtape Push That Shit Out Skilla and the 2020 track Womack marked the start of his rising career. Collaborations with artists like Tee Grizzley and Sada Baby led to his major label debut We Eat The Most in 2022 under Geffen Records.
The album featured popular tracks like Icky Vicky Vibes and Tay B Style, and debuted at No.
16 on the Heatseekers Albums chart.
Major collaborations and recent projects
In 2023, Skilla Baby released Controversy with Tee Grizzley and continued gaining momentum by opening for Travis Scott and joining Lil Tjay's Beat The Odds Tour. His 2024 project The Coldest, a 19-track album, featured major names like DaBaby, Flo Milli, Moneybagg Yo, and Polo G. He was also part of Bfb Da Packman's Forget Me Not, alongside Drake and other Michigan rappers. Skilla's increasing visibility earned him the title of BET Amplified Artist in April 2024.
He later co-headlined the Vultures Eat The Most Tour with Rob49, kicking off in Orlando in May 2024.
Social impact and community involvement
Gardner has also used his platform for activism. In February 2024, he partnered with Detroit officials for a gun buyback event and expungement fair aimed at reducing gun violence and offering second chances to people with criminal records. Gardner vowed to continue supporting similar events annually. He has also worked behind the scenes to resolve tensions within the Detroit rap community, helping reconcile public figures like Tee Grizzley and Sada Baby.
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