James Edward Johnson II (born June 6, 2000), professionally known as BabyTron, is a American recording artist hailing from Ypsilanti, Michigan, who is a member of the rap group ShittyBoyz.

BabyTron has a distinct, quick delivery method and slick punch lines in his raps. Tron has become known as a pioneer of “scam rap”. He is also known for his unique ear for beats, redefining the “Detroit sound” that had become a prominent part of Michigan rap’s identity in the late 2010s.

His musical career began back in 2017, when he launched his own YouTube channel and started recording music. His career would launch into fame in 2019, when he dropped the track “Jesus Shuttlesworth.” The track became viral, with a wide variety of memes being made from this track.

Since his launch to fame, he has been affiliated with rappers like Lil Yachty and Teejayx6. Currently, he is an independent artist and has released over twelve mixtapes in the span of 2017 to 2023.

On February 8, 2023, around 2:45 pm, BabyTron was arrested for possession of controlled substances. Initially, his mugshot got lots of memes made on it, but he got out on bond the very next day after his arrest, dropped his EP, Out On Bond, and spoke about his experience with going to jail.