Baka Not Nice facts for kids

Travis Savoury (born March 6, 1979), known professionally as Baka Not Nice, is a Canadian rapper and former security guard. He signed with Drake's record label OVO Sound, an imprint of Warner Records in 2017.

Career

Baka's career began as part of Drake's security team. He went on to contribute background vocals while working on his own solo music.

He can be heard at the end of "From Time" from Drake's 2013 album Nothing Was the Same. He also provided the outro to Drake's "Free Smoke" and backing vocals on "Gyalchester", both from the 2017 album More Life.

On June 27, 2017, he signed to Drake's record label OVO Sound and Warner Records, signing the contract in front of a crowd. Three days later, he released his first single "Live Up to My Name", co-written by Drake. "Live Up to My Name" peaked at number 77 on the Canadian Hot 100.

In 2024, as part of the Drake-Kendrick Lamar feud, Baka was name-dropped by Lamar in his "Not Like Us" diss track, described as having a "weird case", referring to Baka's criminal history. Baka responded on Instagram and expressed his support for Drake.

Discography

EPs

• 4Milli (2018) No. 78 Canadian Albums Chart
• No Long Talk (2019)

Singles

Guest appearances

Filmography