Lawrence Cennett, better known by his stage name Baby Boy da Prince is a rapper from New Orleans. His rap career began at the age of 16 opening for No Limit Records in his hometown. The name "Baby Boy" was given to him by his manager Melvin and he has always called himself "Da Prince". Baby Boy Da Prince is the brother of rapper Choppa. In 2006, the radio station Q93 (WQUE) started playing his debut single "The Way I Live" and within three weeks, it was the number one record. Universal Republic Records took notice and signed Baby Boy da Prince as its premiere hip-hop act. Additionally, he recorded "The Way I Live - Saints Remix" to celebrate the New Orleans Saints recent success, and has become a success in the New Orleans community, where it is being played locally. He updated and remade the remix and let local radio station B97 (WEZB) host it on their website, where it is available for free download. "The Way I Live" was released onto the radio on September 6, 2006. "The Way I Live" was made for his younger brother Adrian.

In 2007 Baby Boy`s debut album, Across the Water, was released on March 20, 2007. Across the Water entered the U.S. Billboard 200 chart at #26. The album`s lead single, "The Way I Live," received moderate airplay and helped the album sell 25,700 copies. On May 24, 2007, he did a radio interview with Jonathan of 97.5 WABB in Mobile, Alabama and discussed his sexual conquests, which included a one night stand with a girl with a prosthetic leg. He also dated R&B star Fantasia Barrino for a short time.

After the release of his debut album, he has not been fully active. He was on hiatus until November 6, 2008, when he releases his second single, "Damela," featuring Cassidy. It is expected to be part of his second album The Return. According to his MySpace page guests include Lil Wayne, Birdman and T-Pain.