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 โ38 Baby.โ
Shortly after the success of โ38 Babyโ 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 โUntouchableโ which is one of his biggest hits to date. Following the release of โUntouchable,โ YoungBoy released AI YoungBoy on August 4, 2017.
Later on, in 2017 YoungBoy ended the year by dropping Ainโt 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 โDrawing Symbols,โ โLil Top,โ โHouse Arrest Tingzโ and โAroundโ. 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, YoungBoyโs team released the rapperโs 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 โBring The Hook,โ and โFish Scale.โ These songs would soon appear on YoungBoyโs 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 Durkโs โAHHH HA,โ to YoungBoyโs โI Hate YoungBoyโ โ both regarding the death of King Von.
Following his hastily start to 2022, YoungBoy would partner up with DaBaby to present the duoโs joint mixtape, BETTER THAN YOU in March. The mixtape would later peak at #10 on the Billboard 200, this would mark YoungBoyโs 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 YoungBoyโs 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 Maโ I Got A Family.
Through Billboard, on October 24, 2022, it was announced that following YoungBoyโs departure from Atlantic Records, beginning 2023, he would release music under a joint venture deal between his own Never Broke Again and Motown Records.
Diamonds
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Lyrics
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(Goddamn, BJ with another one)
These niggas ain't seen me when I jumped out
They just seen all these diamonds
I hope I motivate your soul
Fuck who ain't feelin' me, ain't no gettin' rid of me
My money long, life should be balanced once I'm gone
This life of a young hard knock
I bet they wishin' they ain't leave me now
I wish my grandmother could see me now
'Cause I say I'm that nigga now
And I ain't talkin' 'bout no runnin' the block
I remember times that I was cryin', you would tell me to stop
You knew the times when I was high just from the look in my eye
I know that you the main reason that I'm shinin' right now
I say the hood still the same
See Nicky old house, start thinkin' 'bout lil' Dave
I look next door and I don't see Miss Annie-May
I can't be standin' out here too long 'fore we start hearin' them 'Ks
I'ma turn the page
He say he know her, I said they didn't know
We gon' go around the back and we gon' burn this bitch up
For them to take what we done earned, they gotta burn our wrist up
Patek on Audemar, Rolex on here, bitch, watch how it glist' up
Yeah, we rollin' four-deep in the streets and we be sticked up
You keep stuntin' in front them hoes and get your stupid ass sticked up
I will tell them niggas took a shot and fuckin' missed us
Thankin' God for my shooter, I'm so thankful he don't miss nothin'
Heart race at night, hold me tight
If they catch you cold, then you pay my price
I say ma proud to be safe, money make up for a kite
City dog, I hope you fine, 'cause he ain't call last night
Makin' sure it don't stop
This life of a young hard knock
I bet they wishin' they ain't leave me now
I wish my grandmother could see me now
Makin' sure it don't stop
This life of a young hard knock
I bet they wishin' they ain't leave me now
I wish my grandmother could see me now
I say confess, tell the truth 'bout everything I know
And I promised to place you deep inside, right there where my pain is
Fuck my feels, come and tell me how I really feel
Hey, fuck that fast money, tell me where you wanna live
Overdose off shine
Came from the back 'cause I lost mine
I'm in love with you and I can't hide it
My chest got a ice box inside it
Yeah, I sent them slimes to send them shots out the coupe
You might say I fucked up 'cause they came back ridin'
But then we spinned again, like back-to-back
You pussy bitch, you spinned again then we double-back
And that's that, boy
These niggas ain't seen me when I jumped out
They just seen all these diamonds
I hope I motivate your soul
Fuck who ain't feelin' me, ain't no gettin' rid of me
My money long, life should be balanced once I'm gone
Makin' sure it don't stop
This life of a young hard knock
I bet they wishin' they ain't leave me now
I wish my grandmother could see me now
He say he know her, I said they didn't know
We gon' go around the back and we gon' burn this bitch up
For them to take what we done earned, they gotta burn our wrist up
Patek on Audemar, Rolex on here, bitch, watch how it glist' up
Yeah, we rollin' four-deep in the streets and we be sticked up
You keep stuntin' in front them hoes and get your stupid ass sticked up
I will tell them niggas took a shot and fuckin' missed us
Thankin' God for my shooter, I'm so thankful he don't miss nothin'
In YoungBoy Never Broke Again's song "Diamonds," the rapper reflects on his life and how he came up from the bottom to the top. The first verse talks about how people only see his success now that he's rich and covered in diamonds, but they didn't see him when he was struggling. He hopes to motivate others to succeed as well. The second verse is a tribute to someone who supported YoungBoy when he was down, and he thanks them for helping him become successful. The final verse is about how he's willing to do whatever it takes to protect what he's earned, even if that means violence. Overall, "Diamonds" is a song about success, perseverance, and the harsh realities of life.
One interesting fact about "Diamonds" is that it samples the song "Love and Happiness" by Al Green. The beat was produced by BJ the Chicago Kid, who has worked with artists like Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West. The song was released on YoungBoy's album "AI YoungBoy 2" in 2019 and was a commercial success, reaching #44 on the Billboard Hot 100. Despite its popularity, the song has also been criticized for its violent lyrics and glorification of guns.
Another notable aspect of "Diamonds" is its music video, which features YoungBoy rapping in various locations, surrounded by luxurious cars and beautiful women. The video has over 100 million views on YouTube, making it one of YoungBoy's most popular videos.
In terms of chords, "Diamonds" utilizes a simple but effective melody that repeats throughout the song. The key of the song is G minor, and the chord progression is Gm - D# - F - Gm. The repetitive nature of the chords and melody helps to emphasize the song's catchy hook and memorable lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
These niggas ain't seen me when I jumped out
Nobody saw me when I first made it big
They just seen all these diamonds
People only notice me for my flashy jewelry
I hope I motivate your soul
I aspire to inspire others with my success
Fuck who ain't feelin' me, ain't no gettin' rid of me
I don't care about haters, they can't stop me
My money long, life should be balanced once I'm gone
I've got wealth, and I want my life to have meaning long after I'm gone
Makin' sure it don't stop
I plan on continuing my success
This life of a young hard knock
My success came from a tough upbringing
I bet they wishin' they ain't leave me now
People who doubted me now regret not staying loyal
I wish my grandmother could see me now
I miss my grandmother, but I strive to make her proud
And I ain't talkin' 'bout no runnin' the block
I'm not living a life of petty crime anymore
I remember times that I was cryin', you would tell me to stop
My grandmother comforted me during tough times
You knew the times when I was high just from the look in my eye
My grandmother knew when I was under the influence
I know that you the main reason that I'm shinin' right now
My success can be attributed to my grandmother's influence
I can't be standin' out here too long 'fore we start hearin' them 'Ks
I can't stay out in the open too long, or else it'll attract violence
He say he know her, I said they didn't know
Someone claims to know something, but I deny it
We gon' go around the back and we gon' burn this bitch up
We're going to cause destruction to someone or something
For them to take what we done earned, they gotta burn our wrist up
They'll have to physically harm us to take away our riches
Patek on Audemar, Rolex on here, bitch, watch how it glist' up
I have expensive watches that shine bright
Yeah, we rollin' four-deep in the streets and we be sticked up
We are armed and ready for any danger
You keep stuntin' in front them hoes and get your stupid ass sticked up
Flaunting wealth in front of others can lead to danger
I will tell them niggas took a shot and fuckin' missed us
Someone tried to harm us, but failed
Thankin' God for my shooter, I'm so thankful he don't miss nothin'
I am grateful for my reliable bodyguard
Heart race at night, hold me tight
I get scared at night and seek comfort from someone else
If they catch you cold, then you pay my price
If you get caught doing something illegal, I distance myself from you
I say ma proud to be safe, money make up for a kite
I am grateful for being safe, and I make up for any past mistakes with my wealth
City dog, I hope you fine, 'cause he ain't call last night
I hope my friend is okay, because they didn't contact me last night
I say confess, tell the truth 'bout everything I know
I encourage others to tell the truth
And I promised to place you deep inside, right there where my pain is
I want to connect with someone on a deep emotional level
Fuck my feels, come and tell me how I really feel
I want someone to be honest with me, regardless of how it may hurt
Hey, fuck that fast money, tell me where you wanna live
I value a comfortable home over quick money
Overdose off shine
I indulge in my own success too much
Came from the back 'cause I lost mine
I had to work hard from the bottom because I lost everything
I'm in love with you and I can't hide it
I have strong feelings for someone
My chest got a ice box inside it
I have a cold heart due to past experiences
Yeah, I sent them slimes to send them shots out the coupe
I ordered my associates to carry out violence from a car
You might say I fucked up 'cause they came back ridin'
I made a mistake because the retaliation was harsh
But then we spinned again, like back-to-back
We retaliated again, immediately after
You pussy bitch, you spinned again then we double-back
We insulted the person who tried to harm us
And that's that, boy
End of story
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., EMPIRE PUBLISHING
Written by: Brandon Russell, Brayon Nelson, Damion Williams, Kentrell Gaulden
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@NbaYoungBoy
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@yicel5038
YoungBoy Never Broke Again 4kt ๐ซโ
@haileygg6
YoungBoy Never Broke Again finally
@Deceptin
4KT๐ฏ๐๐
@victoria.c826
Finallyyy nigga๐๐๐
@johnfrm973
4KT
@BuBu_Abdullah
This song always gives me chills. The way he went from a low voice to high pitch is CRAZYY YALL cant fuck wit him ๐
@kailikfaulk8323
When he switched it @1:53 that was too hard.
@bigbankcdot9469
wrd2bro the way he switches his pitch in voice is so smooth
@zariannaf423
โI hope I motivate yo soulโ you definitely do yb ๐ญ๐ช๐ฝ๐ฅ