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.

Graffiti
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Lyrics

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I heard they speaking on my name
They do it all for the fame
Paid attention how you changed
Know that I'll never change
Know they ain't feelin' my pain
Yea, yea yea

2016 I got locked in that cell and they ain't let me out

Money I'm talking, you know that I'm ballin' I'm hustlin' and I ain't never seen a drought
Spending this cash,but I can not forget to make sure that all my niggas on
Spending this money no question do I think about it, I'll never say that I don't
Walk off alone, when I talk on the phone, dropping the price and you know that they on
Soon as we get it, you know that its gone
I swear that we been at this shit for so long
Momma ask for something and I tell her no
She tell me I ain't shit, and act like I'm wrong
I'm running that check up everytime I'm gone
For Christmas I swear I'mma buy you a home
I get on my knees and I pray on my own
I'm thanking the Lord that I'm here, I ain't gone
I pray the judge that Q come home
Choppa boy feel he all alone
You know I got money but I'm in a hole
Scared I'mma die when I'm out on the road
Don't know how I'm feelin', don't know what I'm on
All they wanna do is ask for a loan

All this pain man, I feel like I can't hold it
Gone off lean and you know that I be on it
I ain't slipping boy, you knowing that I'm focused
Fly time, prime time, I'm ballin' hard sideline
Baby I'm sorry I ain't got time for to waste
On the road, yeah I be gone everyday
To 100 to put myself around the fakes
It's time for real niggas and fake bitches to separate

I heard they speaking on my name
You better stay up in your lane
They do it whatever for the fame
You know I'll never change
I paid attention how you changed
I'm never exposin' my pain
I'm head first 'bout my game
I swear all we know is pain

Same nigga took your chain tried to kill me
Meet up to buy it, you know I'm gon' split him
He be with them boys, they ain't no gorillas
It's only room for just me and my niggas
They fake as a bitch and swear I don't feel 'em
We catch 'em gon' strech 'em you know we gon' hit 'em
I stay with that poker, that Joker, let's deal 'em
Free my hittas man the judge ain't bail 'em
They telling me that hoe there got a million
I don't give a fuck, I ain't far from a million
I heard that bitch old man want kill me
I'm sitting at the top I guess I'm the villian
When you around me, hoe don't do no whisper
You say I act funny 'cause I keep my distance
When we be fucking don't do no resisting
You know I go hard every time I hit it ( come here)

All this pain man, I feel like I can't hold it
I can't swim but I'm deep off in that ocean
I go to sleep in my jewelry, when I wake up I just smile how I'm flexin'
I know these niggas want test me, wish they could catch me
I thank the Lord that he bless me

All this pain man, I feel like I can't hold it
Gone off lean and you know that I be on it
I ain't slipping boy, you knowing that I'm focused
Fly time, prime time, I'm ballin' hard sideline
Baby I'm sorry I ain't got time for to waste
On the road, yeah I be gone everyday
To 100 to put myself around the fakes
It's time for real niggas and fake bitches to separate

I heard they speaking on my name
Better stay up in your lane
They do it whatever for the fame
You know I'll never change
I paid attention how you changed
I'm never exposin' my pain

I'm head first 'bout my game
I swear all we know is pain

Overall Meaning

The song "Graffiti" by YoungBoy Never Broke Again offers raw insight into his life experience. The lyrics begin with YoungBoy acknowledging that people are speaking about him and how he'll never change despite the negativity. He talks about being locked up in 2016 and how he won't forget those who stood by him. YoungBoy says he's running a check-up and is going to buy his mother a home, showing his dedication to his family.

YoungBoy talks about his struggles with fame and how he separates himself from fake people who only want to be around him for the wrong reasons. He talks about how it's only him and his real friends who he's willing to associate with. The chorus is a reminder that YoungBoy is aware of the things that people are saying about him behind his back, but he's not fazed because he knows he's different from others.

The song has a melancholic vibe with heavy bass, piano sounds, and catchy beats that make it catchy. YoungBoy's lyrics and delivery are raw, authentic, and relatable, making it a top favorite among his fans.

Line by Line Meaning

I heard they speaking on my name
People are gossiping about me behind my back.

They do it all for the fame
These people gossiping want attention and recognition.

Paid attention how you changed
I noticed a change in someone's behavior or character.

Know that I'll never change
I won't change who I am or how I act, despite outside pressure to do so.

Know they ain't feelin' my pain
Others don't understand or empathize with the struggles and hardships I've been through.

2016 I got locked in that cell and they ain't let me out
I was imprisoned in 2016 and wasn't released for some time.

Money I'm talking, you know that I'm ballin' I'm hustlin' and I ain't never seen a drought
I make a lot of money, and I'm always working hard and never experiencing financial difficulties.

Spending this cash,but I can not forget to make sure that all my niggas on
I use my wealth, but never forget to help my friends and ensure their well-being.

Spending this money no question do I think about it, I'll never say that I don't
I spend my money without hesitation, but I am aware of how much I'm spending and never deny spending it.

Walk off alone, when I talk on the phone, dropping the price and you know that they on
I walk away from others when I talk on the phone, and discuss lowering prices with the people on the phone.

Soon as we get it, you know that its gone
As soon as we receive money, we spend it all right away.

I swear that we been at this shit for so long
We have been working hard for a long time and still have a lot to accomplish.

Momma ask for something and I tell her no
My mother asks for things, but I refuse to give them to her.

She tell me I ain't shit, and act like I'm wrong
My mother criticizes me and makes me feel like I'm doing something wrong.

I'm running that check up everytime I'm gone
I am making a lot of money every time I am away from home.

For Christmas I swear I'mma buy you a home
I promise to buy a home for someone as a Christmas gift.

I get on my knees and I pray on my own
I pray privately by myself.

I'm thanking the Lord that I'm here, I ain't gone
I express gratitude to God for my life and my presence.

I pray the judge that Q come home
I pray that the judge makes a decision in favor of someone named Q.

Choppa boy feel he all alone
A person called Choppa feels isolated and lonely.

You know I got money but I'm in a hole
I have a lot of money but still find myself in a bad situation.

Scared I'mma die when I'm out on the road
I am fearful of dying while traveling.

Don't know how I'm feelin', don't know what I'm on
I am unsure of my emotions and mental state.

All they wanna do is ask for a loan
People just ask me for money without a proper reason.

All this pain man, I feel like I can't hold it
I am overwhelmed with pain and feel like I am at my breaking point.

Gone off lean and you know that I be on it
I am under the influence of a mixture of cough syrup and soda, and people know that I frequently use it.

I ain't slipping boy, you knowing that I'm focused
I am not making mistakes or losing sight of my goals, and people know that I am determined.

Fly time, prime time, I'm ballin' hard sideline
I am doing great in my life and enjoying my success.

Baby I'm sorry I ain't got time for to waste
I am sorry, but I don't have any time to waste.

On the road, yeah I be gone everyday
I am constantly traveling and not home very often.

To 100 to put myself around the fakes
I put a lot of effort to distance myself from fake people.

It's time for real niggas and fake bitches to separate
I need to separate myself from people who are fake and align myself with genuine people.

You better stay up in your lane
You should stay in your own lane and not interfere with me.

Know they ain't feelin' my pain
People don't understand or relate to my struggles and hardships.

I'm never exposin' my pain
I am not showing or revealing my struggles and hardships to others.

I'm head first 'bout my game
I am fully committed and focused on my goals and career.

I swear all we know is pain
My friends and I are constantly experiencing pain and hardship.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc., BLUEBAND YATTA PUBLISHING
Written by: Kentrell Gaulden, Kenyatta Harrell

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