Equal parts warm and spacious, stylish yet playful, the abode was the result of a collaborative effort between Lil Baby and the Georgia-based AD PRO Directory designer Annysa LaMantia. “We talked a lot about how the home will be used, and he wanted it to be all about entertainment and hosting,” says LaMantia.

 

 

 

A former apprentice to the furniture designer Maurizio Manzoni, LaMantia, who started her namesake firm in 2017, regularly includes her own custom pieces in interior design projects.

 

After years of work, the home now buzzes with the activity the rapper always dreamed of. “It’s really amazing,” he says of the project, admitting it was a complicated process. “I don’t want to say it was stressful, but it took a lot of work.” As it turns out, serious effort followed by major pay-offs is a concept the rapper is quite familiar with.

 

Statement pieces abound in this sitting area, including an Infinito by Natuzzi sofa, the Arena Bond coffee table for Cattelan Italia from Yasuhiro Shito, and a rug from Calle Henzel. “The basic idea was to create various zones in the house all designed for different types of entertaining,” says LaMantia. “This particular space is all about kicking back and enjoying one another’s company.”

The centerpiece of the living room is a custom fireplace surround. “I wanted to create a dynamic look that would lower the eye in the room, so you could be enchanted by all the furniture which also sits at eye level,” LaMantia explains. That includes the On The Rocks sofa by Edra, a favorite of the rapper.

 

Another prime spot for entertaining, the movie room includes an array of comfortable seating. “For this space, we created a variety of custom movie posters,” says LaMantia. The selection includesone from Untrapped, the documentary of the rapper’s own triumphant biography. “Whether I’m having a party night or my mom is here, a lot of times [watching] a movie is how we relax,” says Baby.

A pool table provides playful energy. “We love what it brought to the space,” says LaMantia. The Unfold floor lamp by Roche Bobois in the corner is both stylish and fun. To the left, an accordion door opens up to the pool area. “That was a touch from Regents Custom Builders,” explains LaMantia. “They did a sensational job on the project.”

Art: Gonzalez Bravo/Besharat Gallery

Two pieces designed by LaMantia are stars of the dining area, including a table made in Italy, outfitted with an gray-gold-marble top and Bardiglio Imperiale marble legs with an oro-metal base. “That was one of the last pieces we added to the house,” says Baby. Custom lighting echoing the primary bedroom’s fixture hangs overhead.

A focal point for the house and the rapper’s “most important” room, the kitchen is entirely new. “The idea was to open up the space to create an open-air concept and fill it with people,” says LaMantia. Two highlights of the space include a large white glass bowl from Habachy Designs, as well as a painting, Olokun’s Baptism, by the artist Horace Imhotep, a favorite of Baby, who hired art advisors Onaje Henderson and Massoud Besharat for the project. “I’m into art, but not just any art,” he says. “It’s got to resonate with me.”

 

As part of the property’s extensive renovation, a pool was installed with the rapper’s two kids in mind. For the outdoor areas, LaMantia collaborated with the Baby’s estate manager, Kristen Lawson, on the exteriors. “We wanted to create outdoor spaces that were very clean,” LaMantia explains. “In modern homes in Atlanta, you’ll see this turfing—we ran it up the edge of the pool.” Adds Baby, “With a house like this, we had to have a pool.”

“My dream was always to be rich and take care of the family,” says Baby. “It was my goal since I was a kid.” The foyer houses Lisbon artist Gonzalez Bravo’s painting Gadix.

 

While the zone underneath this staircase could have been empty, LaMantia took the rapper’s edict to wow guests with dynamic spaces. “I love the aesthetic of this area,” says Baby, nodding to the Artemis bookcase from Made Goods and a La Mamma UP chair courtesy B&B Italia. “He actually purchased a miniature version of the same chair for his boys,” says LaMantia.

“I always wanted [a large bed] like that, so I wanted my bedroom to be superb,” says Baby of the primary bedroom and its 15-foot-wide bed. Adds LaMantia, “As a backdrop to the space, we used metal chain links and backlit it.” As for the lighting fixture above, she says, “we wanted to create some dimension and have a fantasy element. When it comes to its size, it’s unusual to have one at this scale but the idea was to create a wow factor in the room, especially with the large bed down below.”

 

Another custom design, the shoe showcase, which arose from the rapper’s passion for footwear, doesn’t even display his entire collection. “He definitely has this love of footwear and clothing, which we wanted to showcase,” explains LaMantia, who worked with closet curator Scott Johnson of Your Move Simplified. “The goal was to make sure we illuminated this area to make it a special feature and give it the vibe of an elevated showroom.”

In the primary bathroom lies a custom bathtub made up of more marble: two whole tons of it. A custom fireplace was also installed at Baby’s request. “It was a very technical process, but is definitely a highlight of the room,” says LaMantia. For Baby, it all came down to comfort. “When I wake up in the morning, I’m usually super cold no matter what season it is. I used to just sit with a blow dryer when I wake up in the morning, so I said, ‘I need a fireplace.’”

 

Another echo of a swank-resort aesthetic is the expansive primary bathroom.“The whole room is definitely a vibe,” Baby says. The fluted-marble floating vanity was designed by LaMantia and is made of solid marble, complete with a seamlessly integrated sink.

The rap superstar Lil Baby basks in the glow of his Atlanta-area home. Stemming from his inspirations, the project was the result of a collaborative effort between the Georgia-based AD PRO Directory designer Annysa LaMantia and the local firm Regents Custom Builders. “I get inspiration from when I’m on the road and visiting all of these hotels and resorts,” Baby explains. “When I go out of town and I’m touring places, I say to myself, ‘I want my property to be like this.’” It’s an inspiration that helps explain the cushy outdoor furniture. “When I come home, I want the same feeling as when I’m on vacation, but even better.”