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.
Better Man
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Lyrics
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Who lost someone to the streets, or to the system
I catch myself feelin' down from people talkin' 'bout me
They don't even know me though
'Round 2005, when I wrote my first rhyme
When I first started I wanted to quit so many times
My brother told me "Trell, you ain't gotta tell no lies"
Could see the pain in my eyes but I always smile
Despite the hate, that's on my child I'll never stop
My mama asked me "Son, how it feel to be on top?"
Always had that hustler ambition since I was a child
I drop my nuts and be a man, they don't understand
No matter what I tell my fans, they don't know who I am
They criticize me and don't know me, I don't give a damn
I tell my sons that I love 'em every time I see 'em
My family talk about me, I just act like I don't hear 'em
A nigga ever cross me, swear that I wouldn't wanna be him
I'm from the streets, put you to sleep and I won't shed a tear
So when it's beef, my niggas creep, no they won't let you live
I remember everything lil' Dave said
The image of them killin' you stuck in my head
Forever thuggin', on my brother I ain't scared
I'm screamin' "Fuck em!" they gon' miss me when I'm dead
I told my girl that I love her, please don't change on me
I speak the truth, bae I'm for you, I'll put a ring on it
I tell you everything, honestly 'cause you my homie
I'll put a shield over yo' back whenever it be stormin'
My love for you, I let 'em know, yeah
Me and you, we gon' grow old, yeah
You down for me, and that I know, yeah
What we don't tell, they don't know, yeah
Up in these, I done seen so many things
Swear I'm so young for to have so much pain
I ain't have nothin', I had to make it through the rain
They changed on me but man I swear that I won't change
Right now I'm workin' for to be a better man
Ain't have no father, so I had to take a stand
They ain't with me if they ain't feelin' what I'm sayin'
Get up, go get it, you don't need no helpin' hand
(How can they change?)
How can they change up on me?
So many needs so I'm workin' hard, no sleep
Yeah I'ma make it, yeah I know 'cause I believe
Could be in jail but in yo' mind you free
Right or wrong, that's yo' decision, accept it and you run with that
I'm with you then I'm with you, I won't change, it ain't none of that
I ain't gotta prove a thing, if you play me then I'm dumpin' that
Hop up in my spaceship, I'm gone, I ain't comin' back
They say "You don't know what you got until it's gone" and I see
That I'm gone and I ain't comin' back
Got it on my own, I stayed strong and I got what I believed
Man I swear that I ain't comin' back
Told me that you with me and you lied to me
If you my nigga, you my nigga, you gon' ride for me
If you my girl, when it's time, you'd testify for me
I'd die for you, so in return you should die for me
Up in these, I done seen so many things
Swear I'm so young for to have so much pain
I ain't have nothin', I had to make it through the rain
They changed on me but man I swear that I won't change
Right now I'm workin' for to be a better man
Ain't have no father, so I had to take a stand
They ain't with me if they ain't feelin' what I'm sayin'
Get up, go get it, you don't need no helpin' hand
The lyrics to YoungBoy Never Broke Again's "Better Man" song tells the story of a man who has had to overcome life's difficulties to make it to where he is now. He dedicates the song to those who have lost someone to the streets or the system. He talks about his beginnings in 2005 and how he wanted to quit so many times but his brother encouraged him to keep going. He talks about the pain he has gone through, but despite that, he always has a smile on his face.
The artist refers to being misunderstood by his fans, and they hardly know the real him. He brushes off criticisms from his family and just acts as though he didn't hear them. He declares his love for his girl and speaks about their strong bond, and how they will grow old together. The song speaks about how he had to make it through the struggle on his own because he had no father figure.
YoungBoy Never Broke Again sings about his conviction and belief in himself to make it in life despite the pain and hurdles he's faced. The chorus talks about how he's striving to be a better person and will not be held back by anyone or anything. The song is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, and it inspires people to keep pushing and never give up.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, this for everybody who
Dedicated to all those who
Who lost someone to the streets, or to the system
Lost loved ones to violence or the justice system
I catch myself feelin' down from people talkin' 'bout me
Negative talk about me affects my mood
They don't even know me though
Despite the talk, they don't truly know who I am
'Round 2005, when I wrote my first rhyme
In 2005, I wrote my first rap verse
When I first started I wanted to quit so many times
Thoughts of giving up plagued me in the beginning
My brother told me 'Trell, you ain't gotta tell no lies'
Brother advised me to always be honest in my rap
Went from the ground to my prime, now I'm on the rise
From humble beginnings to success
Could see the pain in my eyes but I always smile
Despite hardship, I maintain a positive demeanor
Despite the hate, that's on my child I'll never stop
Won't let hate deter my success for my child's future
My mama asked me 'Son, how it feel to be on top?'
Mother inquires about my success
Always had that hustler ambition since I was a child
Driven to succeed from a young age
I drop my nuts and be a man, they don't understand
Being assertive and taking responsibility, even if others don't get it
No matter what I tell my fans, they don't know who I am
Despite my music, fans don't truly know me
They criticize me and don't know me, I don't give a damn
Unfazed by criticism from people who don't know me
I tell my sons that I love 'em every time I see 'em
Openly express love for my children
My family talk about me, I just act like I don't hear 'em
Ignoring negative talk from family
A nigga ever cross me, swear that I wouldn't wanna be him
Vengeful towards those who wrong me
I'm from the streets, put you to sleep and I won't shed a tear
Capable of violence without remorse
So when it's beef, my niggas creep, no they won't let you live
When conflict arises, my crew will take action
I remember everything lil' Dave said
Memories of a lost friend
The image of them killin' you stuck in my head
Traumatized by the thought of violence and death
Forever thuggin', on my brother I ain't scared
Will always maintain my tough persona
I'm screamin' 'Fuck em!' they gon' miss me when I'm dead
Disregarding those who didn't support me, confident in leaving a legacy
I told my girl that I love her, please don't change on me
Affectionately expressing love and asking for loyalty
I speak the truth, bae I'm for you, I'll put a ring on it
Honesty and commitment in a relationship
I tell you everything, honestly 'cause you my homie
Sharing openly and honestly with my partner
I'll put a shield over yo' back whenever it be stormin'
Will protect and support my partner through tough times
My love for you, I let 'em know, yeah
Not afraid to publicly show affection
Me and you, we gon' grow old, yeah
Committed to a long-lasting relationship
You down for me, and that I know, yeah
Confident in my partner's loyalty and support
What we don't tell, they don't know, yeah
Some things are better kept private
Up in these, I done seen so many things
Witnessed a lot of hardship and tragedy
Swear I'm so young for to have so much pain
Feeling burdened by the hardships despite my youth
I ain't have nothin', I had to make it through the rain
Started from nothing and had to overcome challenges
They changed on me but man I swear that I won't change
Despite others turning on me, I won't change who I am
Right now I'm workin' for to be a better man
Focused on personal growth and self-improvement
Ain't have no father, so I had to take a stand
Had to be self-reliant due to lack of a father figure
They ain't with me if they ain't feelin' what I'm sayin'
Only want those who understand and support me around
Get up, go get it, you don't need no helpin' hand
Encouraging self-sufficiency and hard work
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Aaron David Jr Lockhart, Dennis Darrell Jr Neal, Kentrell Deshawn Gaulden
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@GabssSA88
I keep coming back to this song when I’m going through hard times but I need to keep that smile up 🙏🏻
@Tlpfred
“You see the pain in my eyes , but I always smile “. I felt that part😩 2019 I’m still here
@ronaldsumpter2198
Jayden love you
@picklerick2462
Big time feel that...
@picklerick2462
😕😂😂😂
@swish2324
Nah fr
@Tlpfred
swish 23 keep ya head up💪🏽
@randy2x
2022 and this song still on repeat‼️
@nba_dboy
Slime 💚🔫🔫
@cedrionaejohnson3781
Ong