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.

House Arrest Tings
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Lyrics

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(Drum Dummie)
(Drum Dummie made the beat and you know they killin' it)

Oh, this Drum Dummie who made this beat, huh?
I ain't flashin', though
I'm just coolin' right now
It ain't nobody but me and Hemp in the studio
And I'm just boolin'

And, I hope y'all was waitin' to hear from me
So, I just recorded

Real street nigga, I ain't tryna feel no sorrow (no)
Drive that Maybach like a fuckin' Monte Carlo
I been tryna find some peace and only God know
Cross me once, can't call my phone, you get the dial tone
I been on fleek, I'm poppin' (I'm poppin')
Not many 'round if you don't know, it helped my pockets (my pockets)
And my bro, take that Draco and go wildin' (blaow, blaow)
Tryna grow up, don't come in contact with that violence
Violins should be played, how I'm stylin'
Comment "Where", she like, "What picture?" That ain't my bitch
Tired of the Bayou, I want take it out to New York
And live a high life like a nigga signed with Highbridge
I flash out and take his head from off his body
I never once showed you that side, but that's who I'm is
Hidin' out, I let that .30 spit on College
If I die right now, just check the stats and see how I did
I'm a real street nigga, yeah
I just pulled my radar out and tried to stop a nigga (where you goin'?)
I just walked outside my house and almost shot a nigga (fuck is you doin'?)
Fuck my ex, I hope my next can prolly top a nigga

Take me to a place I can't imagine (oh)
Victim of heartbreak and I'm so damaged (oh)
Steppin' in blood, we deep thugs and I can't panic
Yeah, we knocked him off
Nigga what? They gotta hand it

I just took to flowin' on the block and took the top off
Talkin' out his top, I go by top, I get him knocked off
See them youngins hoppin' out that Benz, that's some dropouts
They was hatin', I knocked 'em out my lens, that ain't my fault
I'm with Hemp, I'm drinkin' on that Hen' like a pour pour
Pure codeine, they drinkin' on that gin, I been goin' off
Goin' off on all these hoes waitin' on me to fall
I walked in court, dirty as the fuck with pee up in my drawers (woo)
Bitch, I'm drunker than the fuck, I need some Tylenol
I go nuts, soon as you buck, I shoot at all of y'all (blaow, blaow)
I left therapy with K3 and I sped off
Talkin' proper as the fuck with my head off
Talkin' proper as the fuck with my head off
Been goin' crazy but I can't let my son see it all (at all)
All this love got me damaged, I just want it gone (gone)
If you my friend, let's get it in, bitch, take yo' panties off

Take me to a place I can't imagine (oh)
Victim of heartbreak and I'm so damaged (oh)
Steppin' in blood, we deep thugs and I can't panic

Yeah, we knocked him off
Nigga what? They gotta hand it

Overall Meaning

The song "House Arrest Tingz" by YoungBoy Never Broke Again is a reflective track that explores the rapper's personal struggles and recalls his journey in the music industry. The song starts with a shout out to the producer of the beat, Drum Dummie. YoungBoy then sets the tone for the song by emphasizing his real street credibility and how he does not want to feel any sorrow. He goes on to describe his lifestyle, which is filled with flashy cars and money, and how he tries to stay away from violence.

In the first verse, he emphasizes his loyalty to his friends and family and how he will always protect them. YoungBoy stresses the importance of staying away from any negative influences and wanting to grow up without coming in contact with violence. He talks about his popularity, how he has become a household name and how he uses it to his advantage. The second verse talks about his experiences with heartbreak, toxic relationships, and how he has dealt with them. He speaks on how he's affected by the constant love and attention from his fans but at the same time, how it has also become a burden.

Overall, "House Arrest Tingz" is a self-reflective song that provides insight into YoungBoy Never Broke Again's struggles with his personal demons and his journey in the music industry. The song's melancholic tone is reflective of YoungBoy's personal growth and journey towards becoming a mature adult.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, this Drum Dummie who made this beat, huh?
Acknowledging the producer of the song

I ain't flashin', though
Stating that he isn't bragging or showing off

I'm just coolin' right now
Relaxing in the moment

It ain't nobody but me and Hemp in the studio
Only two people present in the recording room

And I'm just boolin'
Chilling and enjoying the casual vibe

And, I hope y'all was waitin' to hear from me
Addressing his fans and followers who may have been anticipating a new release

So, I just recorded
Explaining that he recorded this song for his fans

Real street nigga, I ain't tryna feel no sorrow (no)
Claiming his affiliation with the street lifestyle and refusing to feel pity or sadness

Drive that Maybach like a fuckin' Monte Carlo
Driving his luxury car with ease and familiarity

I been tryna find some peace and only God know
Searching for inner peace and spiritual enlightenment

Cross me once, can't call my phone, you get the dial tone
Warning people not to cross him or they will be cut off

I been on fleek, I'm poppin' (I'm poppin')
Feeling confident in his status and appearance

Not many 'round if you don't know, it helped my pockets (my pockets)
Benefiting financially from his fame and popularity

And my bro, take that Draco and go wildin' (blaow, blaow)
Referring to his friend using a colloquial term and encouraging him to act violently using a gun

Tryna grow up, don't come in contact with that violence
Expressing a desire to move past violent behavior and avoid it in the future

Violins should be played, how I'm stylin'
Comparing his style to the sound of violins playing

Comment "Where", she like, "What picture?" That ain't my bitch
Dismissing a woman who is asking about a picture and making it clear that she is not his girlfriend

Tired of the Bayou, I want take it out to New York
Expressing a desire to leave his current location and explore new places

And live a high life like a nigga signed with Highbridge
Envisioning a luxurious lifestyle similar to that of the artists signed to the Highbridge record label

I flash out and take his head from off his body
Threatening to act violently and decapitate someone

I never once showed you that side, but that's who I'm is
Revealing a darker, violent side of his personality that he has kept hidden from others

Hidin' out, I let that .30 spit on College
Lying low and allowing his gun to fire at someone at College, possibly a reference to a location or street name

If I die right now, just check the stats and see how I did
Confident in his legacy and accomplishments even in death

I'm a real street nigga, yeah
Affirming his status as a authentic street person

I just pulled my radar out and tried to stop a nigga (where you goin'?)
Using a radar gun to track someone and confront them

I just walked outside my house and almost shot a nigga (fuck is you doin'?)
Reacting aggressively to someone's presence and almost using his gun against them

Fuck my ex, I hope my next can prolly top a nigga
Wishing disappointment on his ex and hoping his next partner will outdo them

Take me to a place I can't imagine (oh)
Wanting to experience something new and exciting

Victim of heartbreak and I'm so damaged (oh)
Feeling hurt and damaged due to past relationships

Steppin' in blood, we deep thugs and I can't panic
Referencing a violent situation and trying to remain calm

Yeah, we knocked him off
Confirming that a violent act has been carried out

Nigga what? They gotta hand it
Challenging someone who may doubt his abilities

I just took to flowin' on the block and took the top off
Rapping and driving around with the roof of his car removed

Talkin' out his top, I go by top, I get him knocked off
Responding to someone who is disrespecting him and threatening to have them killed

See them youngins hoppin' out that Benz, that's some dropouts
Observing young people who are driving a luxury car despite not finishing school

They was hatin', I knocked 'em out my lens, that ain't my fault
Ignoring negativity and removing it from his life

I'm with Hemp, I'm drinkin' on that Hen' like a pour pour
Drinking Hennessy with his friend Hemp

Pure codeine, they drinkin' on that gin, I been goin' off
Drinking lean while others drink gin and getting high

Goin' off on all these hoes waitin' on me to fall
Responding aggressively to women who want to see him fail

I walked in court, dirty as the fuck with pee up in my drawers (woo)
Appearing in court while wearing dirty clothes and having urine stains on them

Bitch, I'm drunker than the fuck, I need some Tylenol
Being very drunk and needing pain relief

I go nuts, soon as you buck, I shoot at all of y'all (blaow, blaow)
Reacting violently and shooting at anyone who tries to provoke him

I left therapy with K3 and I sped off
Attending a therapy session and quickly leaving afterwards with a friend named K3

Talkin' proper as the fuck with my head off
Speaking intelligently despite being under the influence

Been goin' crazy but I can't let my son see it all (at all)
Struggling with his own mental health but trying to keep it together for the sake of his child

All this love got me damaged, I just want it gone (gone)
Feeling hurt and damaged by all the attention and love he receives from fans and followers

If you my friend, let's get it in, bitch, take yo' panties off
Encouraging a woman to engage in sexual activity if she is truly his friend

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kentrell Deshawn Gaulden

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