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.
Mr Grim Reaper
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Lyrics
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Baby Joe got shot in front of his child
Wonder why a flag a part of our style?
Wanna get out but wonder why that I can't stop
Headed to be dead or gone, I don't wanna leave
I say Father, I'm sorry, all my pain got me heartless
I just wanna find some peace
I do not mean to disturb your time
I just wan' ask you, can you leave my family out?
You got it hard
And most of all my niggas laying up in a graveyard
I killed that boy, I ain't do that shit for you
Me and Ten clutching hard while we ridin' in that coupe
I been in and out the system but every time make it through
GD gang got a difference, we a family, not a crew, not a squad
Since I came out the front yard, my life it been so hard
Grew up around killers and a whole lot of dope boys
Father, I am a shotta, got bodies to show for it
So please forgive your son 'cause I know where I'm going
Headed to be dead or gone, I don't wanna leave
I say Father, I'm sorry, all my pain got me heartless
I just wanna find some peace
But I'm like Mister Grim Reaper
I do not mean to disturb your time
I just wan' ask you, can you leave my family out?
You got it hard
And most of all my niggas laying up in a graveyard
Boozila died, lil' Tug died
And lil' Jordan got shot, must from that he had a child
AJ and Three got shot but only one is still alive
Dump dead, Jordan steppin' in heaven know you fly
I been thuggin' since a child, Tyler playin' with that fire
Turnt up 'fore I came out slime, gettin' dirty clutchin' in the ride
This shit hurt my heart sometimes, but I'm grown, I'm not a child
Uh, gotta calculate my moves, what if I slip up and die? (Why?)
Why Dave died as a child?
Baby Joe got shot in front of his child
Wonder why a flag a part of our style
Wanna get out but wonder why that I can't stop
Headed to be dead or gone, I don't wanna leave (I don't wanna leave)
I say Father, I'm sorry, all my pain got me heartless
I just wanna find some peace (I just wanna find some peace)
But I'm like Mister Grim Reaper
I do not mean to disturb your time
I just wan' ask you, can you leave my family out?
You got it hard
And most of all my niggas laying up in a graveyard
The lyrics of YoungBoy Never Broke Again's "Mr Grim Reaper" explore the pain and struggles that the rapper has faced and witnessed throughout his life. The first verse discusses the deaths of Dave and Baby Joe, both of whom died at a young age due to violence. YoungBoy wonders why violence and gang culture have become such a central part of his community's identity, with flags representing different gangs. Despite wanting to leave this lifestyle behind, YoungBoy feels trapped and unable to break free.
The chorus features YoungBoy speaking directly to the Grim Reaper, acknowledging the pain and heartlessness that he feels due to the trauma he has experienced. He asks the Grim Reaper to spare his family from the same fate that has befallen many of his friends, who are currently "laying up in a graveyard."
In the second verse, YoungBoy admits to being a part of the violence and having taken a life. He is part of the GD gang, which he describes as a family rather than just a group of people. Despite having been in and out of the system, YoungBoy has always come out on top. He asks for forgiveness from his father, as he knows where his actions will ultimately lead him.
Throughout the entire song, YoungBoy is struggling with the trauma and violence that he has faced in his life. He recognizes that his pain has made him into a heartless person, but he still wants to find peace and escape the cycle of violence that has trapped him and his community.
Line by Line Meaning
Why Dave died as a child?
Questioning why a young boy named Dave had to die at such a young age.
Baby Joe got shot in front of his child
A man named Baby Joe was tragically killed in front of his own child.
Wonder why a flag a part of our style?
Questioning why symbols like flags are so heavily ingrained in society's sense of style.
Wanna get out but wonder why that I can't stop
Desiring to leave a dangerous lifestyle but questioning why it's so difficult to break free.
Headed to be dead or gone, I don't wanna leave
Acknowledging the high likelihood of dying young due to this lifestyle and expressing a desire to live longer.
I say Father, I'm sorry, all my pain got me heartless
Apologizing to a higher power for becoming emotionally numb due to experiencing so much pain.
I just wanna find some peace
Expressing a desire to find inner peace and tranquility.
But I'm like Mister Grim Reaper
Comparing oneself to the Grim Reaper, symbolizing the danger and unpredictability of the lifestyle.
I do not mean to disturb your time
Addressing the Grim Reaper as if it's a person, expressing respect for its power and authority.
I just wan' ask you, can you leave my family out?
Requesting that the Grim Reaper spare the lives of the artist's loved ones.
You got it hard
Empathizing with the Grim Reaper, acknowledging the difficulty of its job.
And most of all my niggas laying up in a graveyard
Reflecting on the countless friends lost to violence and buried in graves.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kentrell Gaulden
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Pre-Chorus]
Why Dave died as a child?
Baby Joe got shot front his child
Wonder why a flag a part our style
Wanna get out but wonder why that I can't stop
[Chorus]
Headed to be dead or gone
I don't wanna leave
I say "Father I'm sorry, all my pain got me heartless"
I just wanna find some peace
But I'm like Mister Grim Reaper
I do not mean to disturb your time
I just wan' ask you, "Can you leave my family out?" (Family)
You got it hard and most of all my niggas laying up in a graveyard
[Verse 1]
I killed that boy, I ain't do that shit for you
Me and Ten clutching hard while we ridin' in that coupe
I been in and out the system but every time make it through
GD gang got a diffеrence, we a family, not a crеw, not a squad
Since I came out the front chart, my life it been so hard
Grew up around killers and a whole lot of dope boys
Father, I am a shotta, got bodies to show for it
So please forgive your son 'cause I know where I'm going[Chorus]
Headed to be dead or gone
I don't wanna leave
I say "Father I'm sorry, all my pain got me heartless"
I just wanna find some peace
But I'm like Mister Grim Reaper
I do not mean to disturb your time
I just wan' ask you, "Can you leave my family out?"
You got it hard and most of all my niggas laying up in a graveyard
[Verse 2]
Boozila died, lil' Tug died
And lil' Jordan got shot, months from that he had a child
AJ and Three got shot but only one is still alive
Dump dead, Jordan steppin' in heaven know you fly
I been thuggin' since a child
Tyler playin' with that fire
Turnt up 'fore I came out slime
Gettin' dirty clutchin' in a ride
This shit hurt my heart sometimes, but I'm grown, I'm not a child
Uh, gotta calculate my moves, what if I slip up and die? (Why?)
[Pre-Chorus]
Why Dave died as a child?
Baby Joe got shot front his child
Wonder why a flag a part our style
Wanna get out but wonder why that I can't stop[Chorus]
Headed to be dead or gone
I don't wanna leave
I say "Father I'm sorry, all my pain got me heartless"
I just wanna find some peace
But I'm like Mister Grim Reaper
I do not mean to disturb your time
I just wan' ask you, "Can you leave my family out?"
You got it hard and most of all my niggas laying up in a graveyard
@IceKay
Mr Grim Reaper Lyrics🔥🔥https://youtu.be/Dz-_FVOYSB8
[Pre-Chorus]
Why Dave died as a child?
Baby Joe got shot front his child
Wonder why a flag a part our style
Wanna get out but wonder why that I can't stop
[Chorus]
Headed to be dead or gone
I don't wanna leave
I say "Father I'm sorry, all my pain got me heartless"
I just wanna find some peace
But I'm like Mister Grim Reaper
I do not mean to disturb your time
I just wan' ask you, "Can you leave my family out?" (Family)
You got it hard and most of all my niggas laying up in a graveyard
[Verse 1]
I killed that boy, I ain't do that shit for you
Me and Ten clutching hard while we ridin' in that coupe
I been in and out the system but every time make it through
GD gang got a diffеrence, we a family, not a crеw, not a squad
Since I came out the front chart, my life it been so hard
Grew up around killers and a whole lot of dope boys
Father, I am a shotta, got bodies to show for it
So please forgive your son 'cause I know where I'm going
[Chorus]
Headed to be dead or gone
I don't wanna leave
I say "Father I'm sorry, all my pain got me heartless"
I just wanna find some peace
But I'm like Mister Grim Reaper
I do not mean to disturb your time
I just wan' ask you, "Can you leave my family out?"
You got it hard and most of all my niggas laying up in a graveyard
[Verse 2]
Boozila died, lil' Tug died
And lil' Jordan got shot, must from that he had a child
AJ and Three got shot but only one is still alive
Dump dead, Jordan steppin' in heaven know you fly
I been thuggin' since a child
Tyler playin' with that fire
Turnt up 'fore I came out slime
Gettin' dirty clutchin' in a ride
This shit hurt my heart sometimes, but I'm grown, I'm not a child
Uh, gotta calculate my moves, what if I slip up and die? (Why?)
[Pre-Chorus]
Why Dave died as a child?
Baby Joe got shot front his child
Wonder why a flag a part our style
Wanna get out but wonder why that I can't stop
[Chorus]
Headed to be dead or gone
I don't wanna leave
I say "Father I'm sorry, all my pain got me heartless"
I just wanna find some peace
But I'm like Mister Grim Reaper
I do not mean to disturb your time
I just wan' ask you, "Can you leave my family out?"
You got it hard and most of all my niggas laying up in a graveyard
@IceKay
Mr Grim Reaper Lyrics🔥🔥https://youtu.be/Dz-_FVOYSB8
[Pre-Chorus]
Why Dave died as a child?
Baby Joe got shot front his child
Wonder why a flag a part our style
Wanna get out but wonder why that I can't stop
[Chorus]
Headed to be dead or gone
I don't wanna leave
I say "Father I'm sorry, all my pain got me heartless"
I just wanna find some peace
But I'm like Mister Grim Reaper
I do not mean to disturb your time
I just wan' ask you, "Can you leave my family out?" (Family)
You got it hard and most of all my niggas laying up in a graveyard
[Verse 1]
I killed that boy, I ain't do that shit for you
Me and Ten clutching hard while we ridin' in that coupe
I been in and out the system but every time make it through
GD gang got a diffеrence, we a family, not a crеw, not a squad
Since I came out the front chart, my life it been so hard
Grew up around killers and a whole lot of dope boys
Father, I am a shotta, got bodies to show for it
So please forgive your son 'cause I know where I'm going
[Chorus]
Headed to be dead or gone
I don't wanna leave
I say "Father I'm sorry, all my pain got me heartless"
I just wanna find some peace
But I'm like Mister Grim Reaper
I do not mean to disturb your time
I just wan' ask you, "Can you leave my family out?"
You got it hard and most of all my niggas laying up in a graveyard
[Verse 2]
Boozila died, lil' Tug died
And lil' Jordan got shot, must from that he had a child
AJ and Three got shot but only one is still alive
Dump dead, Jordan steppin' in heaven know you fly
I been thuggin' since a child
Tyler playin' with that fire
Turnt up 'fore I came out slime
Gettin' dirty clutchin' in a ride
This shit hurt my heart sometimes, but I'm grown, I'm not a child
Uh, gotta calculate my moves, what if I slip up and die? (Why?)
[Pre-Chorus]
Why Dave died as a child?
Baby Joe got shot front his child
Wonder why a flag a part our style
Wanna get out but wonder why that I can't stop
[Chorus]
Headed to be dead or gone
I don't wanna leave
I say "Father I'm sorry, all my pain got me heartless"
I just wanna find some peace
But I'm like Mister Grim Reaper
I do not mean to disturb your time
I just wan' ask you, "Can you leave my family out?"
You got it hard and most of all my niggas laying up in a graveyard
@girlhefunnyaf44
How can a Youngboy be a veteran 🔥🔥
@derricksorrell182
How can a lemon be a lime
@kali7354
Bro posting the same comment in 3 nba songs
@HalfHumanHalfgod
Julio foolio just shot 2 times in Jacksonville florida in critical condition https://youtu.be/0-DaHkYokgg😭😭
@sage6170
@Derrick Sorrell 🤣🤣🤣
@derricksorrell182
@I post random things should’ve been you
@ocramas5023
Almost 2 Years later still hittin' deep. 💚💯
@wilbertvargas6450
Sitting at night listening to this song on repeat while being in your darkest times it hits stupid different!
@ousmanekane6370
for real
@MegaBon3z
Facts