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.

I Am Who They Say I Am
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Lyrics

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I are who you say I am
Yessir

Thug nigga from the trenches never had a heart
Drug dealer, contract killer, lawyer from the start
I put that dope dick down on shawty, I've been servin' raw
They say I'm pussy and they I'm fake, but I say (yeah)

I are who you say I am, yeah (I'm who you say I am)
Shittin' on 'em, I just switched from a Wraith to a Lamb,' yeah

Got into it with my bitch, caught up while I'm tourin'
Tryna see if shawty on my dick, wonder what she doin'
You know me, real G, I text her ask her, how it's goin'
She responded, "Nothin', lookin' like to me you havin' fun"
Look for my mama when I try to look inside my woman
Told my bae, "I wish I would've found you back when I was bummin'"
Stayed away from all the bullshit, them niggas said I'm runnin'
Time passed over now you see that I was chasin' money
Posted on Maryland me and Von, his mama tearin' just once
Know you sittin' up in the Parish, like check it out that's my lil' youngin'
Nigga don't wanna sell me a brick of dope, act like my money funny
Damn what you sayin' gangsta, you gon' make me take it from you
Some hoes say I'm handsome, some of them they say I'm ugly
Some say that I'm the realest but I still ain't sayin' nothin'

'Cause I'm are who you say I am, yeah
Shittin' on 'em, I just switched from a Wraith to a Lamb,' yeah
I upgraded from nobody to the one who the man, yeah (to the man, yeah)
I'm are who you say I am, yeah

Tryna run me up a check, late nights, early mornings
Diamonds 'round my neck they really wet I could've copped a foreign
Givenchy shoes I came a long way from Ralph Lauren
Cut off my ex because my new bitch put that pussy on me
They watchin' every move I make, I guess I'm settin' trends
I had to focus on the check, told myself, "Fuck a friend"
Committed crimes so many times but I don't give a damn
I are who you say I am
Posted on Hollis Street, me and Rufus we been really thuggin'
Convicted felon with a dirty pistol, bitch I'm steady clutchin'
No drama sittin' in my cell like check out my lil' cousin
Can't trust these hoes because I know they come a dime a dozen
RIP to Quahfee, know my nigga at them heaven gates
She ain't never really made love, I'm headed just like Kevin Gates

20 of em comin', I switched to another spot
Reversible stock carbon, a new convertible drop
I was gambling with shawty, I put some work on the block
I tested her, she held a lil' quarter bird at her spot
I ain't into bustin' down a Rollie, bustin' down on bales
Don't wanna fuck me, I won't argue baby, oh well
The 18-wheeler deliver, get 'em in the mail
Million dollar bond in thirty minutes and I made bail
I graduated the square's outta town
At the room, cookin' at the hotel (yeah, yeah)
Oxy's outta reach, I'ma move the race car (vroom)
Hated on us and they know who they are
Still livin' large as I aim for the stars
I'm a BreadWinner don and I came from the slums
I got a stain on my arm, weather through the storm
If I tell you that I love you then you can't do nothin' wrong
Surrounded by steppers, I got control in this bitch
I'll book you for a show and get you showed in this bitch
Tell that boy Kentrell, I love you with all my heart
Now we ride around in Wraiths with the push button start (vroom)

'Cause I'm are who you say I am, yeah
Shittin' on 'em, I just switched from a Wraith to a Lamb,' yeah

I upgraded from nobody to the one who the man, yeah (to the man, yeah)
I are who you say I am, yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to YoungBoy Never Broke Again's song I Am Who They Say I Am are packed with emotion and introspection. The opening lines, "I are who you say I am, yessir," suggest a sense of acceptance of how others perceive the rapper. He acknowledges his violent past as a thug from the trenches who dealt drugs and killed under contracts. He also references his upbringing in a family of lawyers, which may have influenced his decision to pursue a career as a rapper.

The chorus repeats the line "I are who you say I am" but with a sense of pride and defiance. YoungBoy claims he's not fake or pussy, despite what others may think or say behind his back. He has confidence in himself and is unapologetic about his past.

The second verse reveals a deeper side of YoungBoy's personal life, as he talks about his relationship with his mother and girlfriend. He expresses regret about not finding his current girlfriend earlier and wishes he had avoided the "bullshit" that's caused him trouble in the past. He's also aware of his fame and the attention he receives from women, but tries to stay grounded and focused on his work.

Overall, I Am Who They Say I Am is a song about self-acceptance and the struggles that come with fame and success. Despite his controversial past and present, YoungBoy embraces who he is and aims to stay true to himself.

Line by Line Meaning

Thug nigga from the trenches never had a heart
I grew up in a rough environment and have always been seen as a tough guy.

Drug dealer, contract killer, lawyer from the start
I have been involved in illegal activities such as drug dealing and murder, but I also have someone who can represent me legally if needed.

I put that dope dick down on shawty, I've been servin' raw
I've had sexual relationships with women and have been selling drugs for a while.

They say I'm pussy and they I'm fake, but I say (yeah)
People talk badly about me and think I'm not authentic, but I don't care.

I are who you say I am, yeah (I'm who you say I am)
I am the person that others perceive me to be, and I'm okay with that.

Shittin' on 'em, I just switched from a Wraith to a Lamb,' yeah
I'm doing better than my haters and recently upgraded from one expensive car to another.

Got into it with my bitch, caught up while I'm tourin'
I had a disagreement with my girlfriend while I was on tour.

Tryna see if shawty on my dick, wonder what she doin'
I'm trying to figure out if my girlfriend is being loyal to me while I'm away.

She responded, "Nothin', lookin' like to me you havin' fun"
My girlfriend thinks I'm enjoying myself and doesn't suspect anything nefarious.

Look for my mama when I try to look inside my woman
I look to my mom for guidance when it comes to understanding women and their motives.

Told my bae, "I wish I would've found you back when I was bummin'"
I tell my girlfriend that I regret not meeting her before I became successful and had money.

Stayed away from all the bullshit, them niggas said I'm runnin'
I don't involve myself in petty drama and some people might view this as cowardice.

Time passed over now you see that I was chasin' money
After reflecting, people can see that all I was ever after was wealth.

Posted on Maryland me and Von, his mama tearin' just once
Me and Von (a friend or colleague) went to a particular location, and it made his mom emotional.

Know you sittin' up in the Parish, like check it out that's my lil' youngin'
I acknowledge someone who is locked up or in jail and refer to them as my little one.

Nigga don't wanna sell me a brick of dope, act like my money funny
Someone was reluctant to sell drugs to me and acted like they didn't want my money.

Damn what you sayin' gangsta, you gon' make me take it from you
I am threatening someone who is challenging me.

Some hoes say I'm handsome, some of them they say I'm ugly
Some women find me physically attractive while others do not.

Some say that I'm the realest but I still ain't sayin' nothin'
Some people consider me to be genuine, but I don't really talk about it.

I upgraded from nobody to the one who the man, yeah (to the man, yeah)
I went from being a nobody to someone who is successful and respected.

Tryna run me up a check, late nights, early mornings
I'm working long hours to make money.

I had to focus on the check, told myself, "Fuck a friend"
I decided to prioritize financial gain and not worry about friendships.

Committed crimes so many times but I don't give a damn
I have done illegal things repeatedly, but I don't feel bad about it.

Convicted felon with a dirty pistol, bitch I'm steady clutchin'
I have a criminal record and always carry a weapon.

Can't trust these hoes because I know they come a dime a dozen
I don't trust women because I feel like there are plenty of them who are not loyal.

Reversible stock carbon, a new convertible drop
I have a new expensive convertible car with a special feature.

I ain't into bustin' down a Rollie, bustin' down on bales
I don't waste time or money on frivolous things like changing a Rolex, but I do break down bales of illegal substances to sell.

Don't wanna fuck me, I won't argue baby, oh well
If a woman doesn't want to have sex with me, I won't try to change her mind.

I graduated the square's outta town
I left my old, boring life behind and moved away.

Hated on us and they know who they are
There are people that dislike me and they are aware of it.

Still livin' large as I aim for the stars
I am continuing to live a luxurious lifestyle as I pursue my goals.

I'm a BreadWinner don and I came from the slums
I am the leader of my group and I started out in poverty.

If I tell you that I love you then you can't do nothin' wrong
If I say I love you, you can do no wrong in my eyes.

Surrounded by steppers, I got control in this bitch
I am surrounded by people who are ready to act on my behalf and I am in charge.

Tell that boy Kentrell, I love you with all my heart
I am sending a message to someone named Kentrell that I care about them deeply.

Now we ride around in Wraiths with the push button start (vroom)
Now, me and my associates have upgraded to even more luxurious cars with special features.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kentrell Deshawn Gaulden, Kevin Jerome Gilyard, Tyquian Terrel Bowman

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