You could make a good argument that DaBaby was the breakout star of 2019.

He ended the year with a huge co-sign from Diddy.

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#Diddy says #DaBaby is the hottest rapper in the game right now!

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"You the hottest n*gga in the game," Puff told DaBaby.

It isn't the first time the Charlotte spitter has been praised by an OG. 

Earlier this month, Busta Rhymes took some time out to tell DaBaby he's so good his peers are scared of him.

"Let me tell you something. N****s is scared of you," he said. "I be in n****s studio sessions. I hear how n****s talk... You know what I love to see? When a n**** bust his a$$ on that stage with that stage production value and that energy.  N****s don't wanna come behind you. They argue with the promotors, saying 'Nah, put me on in front of that n*****. They don't want no smoke. Send me on, gimma my bag and go home. You causing that problem, man. Congratulations, king," Busta gushed.