YoungBoy started writing and making music around the age of fourteen, eventually dropping his first mixtape Life Before Fame in April of 2015.
YoungBoy started to gain recognition when he dropped his projects Mind Of A Menace 3, Before I Go, and 38 Baby, but gained the most recognition for his hit song “38 Baby.”
Shortly after the success of “38 Baby” Young Boy was arrested on November 28, 2016, and was charged with two counts of attempted second-degree murder in connection with a drive-by shooting which occurred November 7, 2016. YoungBoy ended up being sentenced to a ten-year suspended prison sentence after serving six months in prison.
After YoungBoy was released from jail, he dropped “Untouchable” which is one of his biggest hits to date. Following the release of “Untouchable,” YoungBoy released AI YoungBoy on August 4, 2017.
Later on, in 2017 YoungBoy ended the year by dropping Ain’t Too Long and started 2018 by releasing his debut studio album, Until Death Call My Name.
Nowadays YoungBoy has come up with more famous tracks such as “Drawing Symbols,” “Lil Top,” “House Arrest Tingz” and “Around”. These have appeared on albums as AI Youngboy II, Still Flexin', Still Steppin' and Top.
On March 25, 2021, the rapper was taken into custody by the FBI on an outstanding federal warrant for drug and weapon charges which date back to 2016. While locked up, YoungBoy’s team released the rapper’s third studio album, Sincerely, Kentrell, on September 24, 2021: it was originally set to be released in May of the same year. Nearly a month after, on October 22, YoungBoy was released from jail on a $500K bond and is currently placed on house arrest in Utah.
Ending 2021, YoungBoy partnered with the fellow Louisiana native, Birdman to present the two artists' joint mixtape, From The Bayou which would peak at #19 on the Billboard 200.
Beginning 2022 to a ferocious start, YoungBoy would begin to diss King Von on songs such as “Bring The Hook,” and “Fish Scale.” These songs would soon appear on YoungBoy’s eighteenth mixtape, Colors which would later peak at #2 on the Billboard 200.
Later in the year, just a month afterward, YoungBoy would find himself in a viral controversy with the Chicago native, Lil Durk as both of them exchanged brutal disses from Durk’s “AHHH HA,” to YoungBoy’s “I Hate YoungBoy” — both regarding the death of King Von.
Following his hastily start to 2022, YoungBoy would partner up with DaBaby to present the duo’s joint mixtape, BETTER THAN YOU in March. The mixtape would later peak at #10 on the Billboard 200, this would mark YoungBoy’s ninth top ten.
On April 1, 2022, continuing his victorious run, YoungBoy would release The Last Slimeto Sampler, a sample album for his August release, The Last Slimeto. This album would mark YoungBoy’s final album with Atlantic Records.
On July 15, 2022, YoungBoy was found not guilty of his federal guns charge. In a interview on Instagram, YoungBoy announced that he and his team were planning to go on tour.
As planned, on August 5, 2022, YoungBoy released The Last Slimeto which would mark his last album with Atlantic Records, completing the contract. The album would also peak at #1 on the Billboard 200 marking his fifth #1 album. The project would also break a tie with Taylor Swift as it scored a #1 album in each of the past four years.
On September 6, 2022, YoungBoy released Realer 2 as a surprise release, it is presented as a sequel to his December 2018, Realer. Just over a month following the release of Realer 2, YoungBoy released the Juvenile-influenced mixtape, 3800 Degrees which would peak at #12 on the Billboard 200. Two weeks prior to the release of 3800 Degrees, YoungBoy would release yet another mixtape hosted by DJ Drama as a part of his Gangsta Grillz series titled Ma’ I Got A Family.
Through Billboard, on October 24, 2022, it was announced that following YoungBoy’s departure from Atlantic Records, beginning 2023, he would release music under a joint venture deal between his own Never Broke Again and Motown Records.
Astronaut Kid
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Lyrics
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Oh, oh, oh, yeah, yeah
Prepare for launch in 3, 2, 1
I shot to the top just like I'm a rocket (like I'm a rocket)
I ain't have a dollar inside of my pocket (inside of my pocket)
Put that on my gang, I swear I ain't stoppin' (I ain't stoppin')
Strapped up and I'm vest up, I'm an astronaut kid
I got the world in my eyes
The chosen one, I got the prize
I got my niggas on my side
Feel like I need some space, I'm sippin' on Act in space
Lot of blue money in the bank, old hundreds in the case
I'm in a high speed chase, on the way, I can't be late
Corvette, let's do a race, hope I see another day
Sip drank, that's every day, gave a check to KK
You know I love you, I was talkin' to Tay-Tay
Whenever you call me you know that I'm comin'
Get that backend and I stack up that money
Up with that chopper, you know I'ma dump it
I won't let a nigga take nothin' from me
Tell me your secret, it stay on the under
I swear to God that I won't say nothin'
Just had sex with my baby mama
You better not tell my girl nothin'
Spent a half a mil, and I ain't go broke yet
Spent eighty thousand dollars on a brand new 'Vette
I told that ho she a dog, I'ma take you to the vet
Suck on your blood like a tick, let her come suck on this dick
I don't give a fuck what they say, I'm already rich
All my diamonds glist', ten thousand on my bitch
I shot to the top just like I'm a rocket (like I'm a rocket)
I ain't have a dollar inside of my pocket (inside of my pocket)
Put that on my gang, I swear I ain't stoppin' (I ain't stoppin')
Strapped up and I'm vest up, I'm an astronaut kid
They say pain like meteorites
I got the world in my eyes
The chosen one, I got the prize
I got my niggas on my side
Diamonds for my bro, these people would never know
Everything that we been through, that money did nothin' but grow
Got a Styrofoam full of dope, I'm in the UFO
Got a penthouse full of hoes, and they don't want to go
Walk in the club and I'm strapped with that pole
Laugh and I live it up with Baby Joe
I'm not from Earth, I'm from out of the globe
My and my niggas take over your turf
Walkin' on stage with NBA merch
Gone off the drank and I need me a nurse
Blast off, I'm an astronaut
Came from nothin', don't belong on Earth
I shot to the top just like I'm a rocket (like I'm a rocket)
I ain't have a dollar inside of my pocket (inside of my pocket)
Put that on my gang, I swear I ain't stoppin' (I ain't stoppin')
Strapped up and I'm vest up, I'm an astronaut kid
They say pain like meteorites
I got the world in my eyes
The chosen one, I got the prize
I got my niggas on my side
The lyrics of YoungBoy Never Broke Again's song, "Astronaut Kid," are about his rise to fame and success despite starting from the bottom with nothing. He explains how he shot to the top like a rocket, an analogy for his ascension in the music industry. He emphasizes that he had no money in his pockets, but now he has a lot of cash and is not slowing down. He calls himself an "astronaut kid" because he feels like he is out of this world and does not belong on Earth.
YoungBoy talks about the pain he has gone through to get to where he is. He says the world is in his eyes and that he is the chosen one with the prize. He also mentions his loyalty to his friends and how they are with him on his journey. YoungBoy wants to distance himself from all the negative energy around him and feels like he needs space, which he accomplishes by sipping Act, a strong drink popular in the southern US.
In the second verse, YoungBoy talks about the lavish lifestyle he now lives, which is a far cry from where he started. He mentions how he now spends money on expensive cars like the Corvette, along with hanging out with girls in his penthouse. He also talks about how he keeps his enemies at bay and defends himself with weapons, indicating that despite his wealth, he has not forgotten where he came from.
Line by Line Meaning
I shot to the top just like I'm a rocket (like I'm a rocket)
I achieved great success quickly and effortlessly, just like a rocket blasting off into space.
I ain't have a dollar inside of my pocket (inside of my pocket)
I was broke and had no money to my name at one point.
Put that on my gang, I swear I ain't stoppin' (I ain't stoppin')
I promise on my gang that I won't let anything or anyone stop me from reaching my goals.
Strapped up and I'm vest up, I'm an astronaut kid
I'm fully prepared and equipped for whatever challenges come my way, just like an astronaut going out into space.
They say pain like meteorites
People say that pain hits hard and suddenly, like a meteorite impacting Earth.
I got the world in my eyes
I see the whole world and everything it has to offer, and I won't let anything limit my vision or my potential.
The chosen one, I got the prize
I was chosen for greatness and have won the ultimate reward for my hard work and dedication.
I got my niggas on my side
I have my close friends and allies who support me and have my back no matter what.
Diamonds for my bro, these people would never know
I have expensive jewelry for my closest friend, but outsiders wouldn't understand the true meaning behind it.
Everything that we been through, that money did nothin' but grow
Despite going through tough times, our money has only increased and hasn't affected our bond.
Got a Styrofoam full of dope, I'm in the UFO
I have drugs in a foam cup and am feeling out of this world, like I'm in a UFO.
Got a penthouse full of hoes, and they don't want to go
I have a luxurious apartment filled with women who don't want to leave.
Walk in the club and I'm strapped with that pole
I enter the club with a gun and am ready to use it if necessary.
Laugh and I live it up with Baby Joe
I enjoy myself and have a good time with my close friend Baby Joe.
I'm not from Earth, I'm from out of the globe
I feel like I'm from another world or dimension, not just a regular person from Earth.
My and my niggas take over your turf
My friends and I dominate any area we enter or any competition we engage in.
Walkin' on stage with NBA merch
I'm confident and successful enough to wear merchandise from a famous basketball league on stage.
Gone off the drank and I need me a nurse
I'm heavily intoxicated and need someone to take care of me so I don't harm myself or others.
Blast off, I'm an astronaut
I'm ready to take off and reach new heights, just like an astronaut on a space mission.
Came from nothin', don't belong on Earth
I started from the bottom with nothing and feel like I don't belong on this Earth because of my incredible success and drive.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alex Christian Jean Petit, Kentrell Deshawn Gaulden
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
YBS Mood27
8th grade dis was on repeat, 5 years later jus graduated C/O’23 and jus turned 19 and still bumpin to dis day smh went by too fast, bless up whoever read dis💚🫱🏾🫲🏽
Samauri
Same bro me too them good days hope
You safe and doing good be great bro and blessed✊🏾
N O
This song will never get old.
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Cassgaming 1
Never 💕..this was wen life was so good.
Teqfy
No cap
Lenny Post
Never
Jian Wallin
This song forever has a place in my mind, I always come back to it even 5 years later!
Mr T Capalot
Life was good when this song dropped 💯💯💯