Kentrell DeSean Gaulden (born October 20, 1999), better known by his stage … Read Full Bio ↴Kentrell DeSean Gaulden (born October 20, 1999), better known by his stage name YoungBoy Never Broke Again (aka NBA YoungBoy), is a Baton Rouge, LA rapper.

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.

Dream
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Lyrics

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It ain′t a dream it's really what it seems
Gotta get that moolah fore you end up on a T
Shoutout to that lil′ nigga got hit up at 16
It's a shame he ain't get to live his dream
You can win or lose when you thuggin in these streets
I won′t make a move without my gun by any means
I heard they lookin but ain′t never where I be
But nigga when we mee yea we gon see

I heard that they comin you know I ain't runnin
I′m on top my city they won't put me under
Everyday shit get gutter so I keep a burner
Called me at the corner shoulda listened to my fuckin number
From the bottom of the barrel I came out runnin
100 shots on the bottom of the barrel ain′t no fuckin runner
Told lies they wasn't loyal or they wasn′t 100
Soon as we touch they gon get touched keep that on the under
Watch what you say 'cause when you say it, it's gon′ hit the streets
Ready for to go to war with whoever want it with me
You gon′ die for speakin' on a nigga, put money on me
They could try, watch how many die, right before I leave
Extendo tote ′em, a lotta shit come with the game
I seen niggas change, I seen bitches change
I fuck with Dino, yeah the real flame
Send [???] up a [???] and ain't want a thang
I do this shit for my lil′ brudda, can't forget the gang
Gettin′ to that paper, got more players in NBA
Tell 'em freaky dogs got that cage
Open up your eyes, this shit ain't a game

It ain′t a dream, it′s really what it seems
Gotta get that moolah 'fore you end up on a T
Shoutout to that lil′ nigga got hit up at 16
It's a shame, he ain′t get to live his dream
You can win or lose when you thuggin' in these streets
I won′t make a move without my gun by any means
I heard they lookin' but ain't never where I be
But nigga when we meet, yea we gon′ see

Man this shit get wicked, you can get it, I stay with that hammer
I can′t let you kill me, open fire, I'm forever [?]
Them lil′ boys shot at me the other day, I gotta bam 'em
Pull up where I saw ′em trappin, [?] with that hammer
Real diamond round my neck lil' nigga, I dare you to snatch ′em
You know that the gang don't spare 'em, you know that we gotta stab ′em
All these hoes surround us, ya niggas who made it happen
These niggas they hate on us, but bitch nigga know they can have it

It ain′t a dream, it's really what it seems
Gotta get that moolah ′fore you end up on a T
Shoutout to that lil' nigga got hit up at 16
It′s a shame, he ain't get to live his dream
You can win or lose when you thuggin′ in these streets
I won't make a move without my gun by any means

I heard they lookin' but ain′t never where I be
But nigga when we meet, yea we gon′ see

Overall Meaning

The song "Dream" by YoungBoy Never Broke Again is an introspective look at the realities of thug life. The lyrics paint a picture of the dangers street life and the importance of staying vigilant and armed at all times. The opening lines reveal the importance of money in the street life, as it can mean the difference between living your dream and ending up in a coffin. The use of the term "T" is slang for a tombstone, further emphasizing the lethal consequences of being unprepared.

The song then pays tribute to a young man who was killed at the age of 16 before he could achieve his dreams, a common occurrence in the violent world of gangs and street life. YoungBoy acknowledges the risks and stakes himself, stating that you can win or lose in these streets, and that he never makes a move without his gun. The lyrics highlight the struggle of staying alive while navigating the dangers of street life and the importance of being ready to defend oneself at all times.

The final verse speaks of the reality of violence, with YoungBoy stating that he won't let anyone kill him and that he's prepared to use his gun if necessary. He speaks of his diamond necklace and the ruthlessness of the gang, warning anyone who tries to steal from him that they won't be spared. The song's final lines reiterate the importance of being prepared for any confrontation and the risks inherent in street life.

Line by Line Meaning

It ain′t a dream, it's really what it seems
The reality of the situation is as it appears, it's not just a dream

Gotta get that moolah 'fore you end up on a T
You need to make money or else end up in trouble with the law

Shoutout to that lil′ nigga got hit up at 16
Respectful acknowledgement to a young man who lost his life at a young age

It's a shame, he ain′t get to live his dream
It's unfortunate that he never got the opportunity to achieve his aspirations

You can win or lose when you thuggin' in these streets
There are both successes and failures in street life

I won′t make a move without my gun by any means
I won't take any action without being prepared to defend myself

I heard they lookin' but ain't never where I be
I am aware that people are searching for me, but they can't find me

But nigga when we meet, yea we gon′ see
When we finally cross paths, we will see what will happen between us

Man this shit get wicked, you can get it, I stay with that hammer
The situation is dangerous and someone may get hurt, but I am always prepared to defend myself with a weapon

I can′t let you kill me, open fire, I'm forever [?]
I will not allow someone to take my life without a fight, and I will continue to retaliate

Pull up where I saw ′em trappin, [?] with that hammer
I will confront those who have wronged me, with a weapon for protection

Real diamond round my neck lil' nigga, I dare you to snatch ′em
I have valuable possessions and am not afraid to protect them or fight back if someone tries to take them

You know that the gang don't spare 'em, you know that we gotta stab ′em
Our gang is not afraid to use violence as a means of retribution, even if it involves stabbing someone

All these hoes surround us, ya niggas who made it happen
Many women are interested in us because of our success and accomplishments

These niggas they hate on us, but bitch nigga know they can have it
Other men may be jealous of us, but they can have what we have if they work hard for it

Writer(s): Kentrell Gaulden, Kendrick O'brien Patton

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