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.
Public Figure
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Lyrics
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Importin' them drugs from Columbia (Columbiana, no Santana)
I'm with some hitters case they run in here (keep that hammer, keep that hammer)
Don't like attention, better not tempt me, please don't fuckin' stare (don't fuckin' stare)
That Christian Loub'in like Givenchy, I got several pairs
Yeah, young rich nigga (young rich nigga, I'm a young rich nigga, ayy)
Public figure (public figure, I ain't no public figure, no)
Black Egyptians (black Egyptians, oh)
Big greens and sea boat L, got kilos in the whip
Strapped up in case you trip, Hi-Tech, pour a four and sip
Diamond ring inside my lip, I buy Céline gifts
No public figure, young rich nigga (young rich nigga, I'm a young rich nigga)
I stack that money, my racks bigger (my racks bigger, my racks bigger)
Bitch I'm a reaper, I'm a killer (I'm a killer, hey)
State property, Beanie Sigel
I'm close to the water like seagulls
Heroin, I don't play with needles
If you want your bitch, better keep her
Once I fuck I'm gon' mistreat her
Once I fuck I gotta eat her
Pour syrup all in the liter
Devil child, bitch I'm a demon (demon, yeah)
Importin' them drugs from Columbia (Columbiana, no Santana)
I'm with some hittters case they run in here (keep that hammer, keep that hammer)
Don't like attention, better not tempt me, please don't fuckin' stare (don't fuckin' stare)
That Christian Loub'in like Givenchy, I got several pairs
Yeah, young rich nigga (young rich nigga, I'm a young rich nigga, ayy)
Public figure (public figure, I ain't no public figure, no)
I run with killers (I run with killers and all we want is smoke)
Black Egyptians (black Egyptians, oh)
Heard a nigga say that he don't fuck with me
I'm ready for to go tour overseas
Percocet pill, that's all I need
Eyes all red, I'm a devil seed
I'ma see that money like I see trees
Got a fat white bitch want fuck on me
I'ma feed my hunger and all my needs
Won't let that shit take a toll to me (no)
Importin' them drugs from Columbia (Columbiana, no Santana)
I'm with some hittters case they run in here (keep that hammer, keep that hammer)
Don't like attention, better not tempt me, please don't fuckin' stare (don't fuckin' stare)
That Christian Loub'in like Givenchy, I got several pairs
Yeah, young rich nigga (young rich nigga, I'm a young rich nigga, ayy)
Public figure (public figure, I ain't no public figure, no)
I run with killers (I run with killers and all we want is smoke)
Black Egyptians (black Egyptians, oh)
The song Public Figure by YoungBoy Never Broke Again talks about a young, wealthy African American male who has to be careful with his actions and surroundings since he is constantly in danger of being robbed, attacked or even killed due to his reputation and lifestyle. The lyrics imply that the singer engages in illegal activities such as importing drugs and carrying weapons, which puts him and his associates in a vulnerable position. The artist also mentions that he does not like attention, but at the same time acknowledges that he is a public figure, despite not wanting to be one. He feels that all he has around him are killers and that all they want is smoke, which can be interpreted as drugs or violence.
Moreover, YoungBoy Never Broke Again shows his excessive spending through his collection of Christian Louboutin shoes and Céline gifts for his significant others. He also mentions his affinity for drug use, specifically Percocet pills, which suggests that he may be dealing with addiction issues. The chorus repeats the phrase "young rich nigga" several times, emphasizing that the singer values his wealth as a way to protect himself and his loved ones.
In conclusion, Public Figure is an introspective song that highlights the realities of wealth, fame, and danger. It portrays how people who come from disadvantaged backgrounds tend to adapt to the hardships of being in the upper class, and the consequences that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Importin' them drugs from Columbia (Columbiana, no Santana)
I'm bringing in drugs from Columbia, but don't associate me with Santana.
I'm with some hitters case they run in here (keep that hammer, keep that hammer)
I'm with some violent people in case there's danger, and we've got weapons ready.
Don't like attention, better not tempt me, please don't fuckin' stare (don't fuckin' stare)
I don't like attention and it's better for everyone to avoid provoking me by staring at me.
That Christian Loub'in like Givenchy, I got several pairs
I have multiple pairs of expensive shoes, including Christian Louboutin and Givenchy.
Yeah, young rich nigga (young rich nigga, I'm a young rich nigga, ayy)
I'm a wealthy young man.
Public figure (public figure, I ain't no public figure, no)
While some may consider me a public figure, I don't see myself in that way.
I run with killers (I run with killers and all we want is smoke)
I associate myself with violent individuals, and we're always looking for conflict.
Black Egyptians (black Egyptians, oh)
I refer to myself and my associates as Black Egyptians, showing pride in our heritage.
Big greens and sea boat L, got kilos in the whip
I have a lot of money and drugs stashed in my car.
Strapped up in case you trip, Hi-Tech, pour a four and sip
I'm armed in case someone tries to attack me, and I enjoy drinking cough syrup mixed with soda.
Diamond ring inside my lip, I buy Céline gifts
I have a diamond ring inside my mouth, and I buy Céline gifts for women.
I stack that money, my racks bigger (my racks bigger, my racks bigger)
I accumulate a lot of money and my wealth keeps increasing.
Bitch I'm a reaper, I'm a killer (I'm a killer, hey)
I view myself as a reaper and a killer.
State property, Beanie Sigel
I'm associated with Philadelphia-based hip-hop group State Property, specifically Beanie Sigel.
I'm close to the water like seagulls
I live or associate myself with an area close to the water, like seagulls.
Heroin, I don't play with needles
I don't mess with heroin, as I don't like needles.
If you want your bitch, better keep her
If you want to keep your woman, you better hold onto her tightly.
Once I fuck I'm gon' mistreat her
After having sex, I have a tendency to mistreat or disrespect the woman I was with.
Once I fuck I gotta eat her
After having sex, I must eat something, potentially referring to the fact that sex is a hunger-like desire for him.
Pour syrup all in the liter
I pour cough syrup into a liter of soda.
Devil child, bitch I'm a demon (demon, yeah)
I view myself as a devilish and demonic creature.
Heard a nigga say that he don't fuck with me
I heard someone say that they don't want to associate with me.
I'm ready for to go tour overseas
I'm prepared to go on tour outside of the United States.
Percocet pill, that's all I need
I rely on Percocet pills to feel good.
Eyes all red, I'm a devil seed
My eyes are red, making me feel like a devilish creature.
I'ma see that money like I see trees
I view money as something that's plentiful and easy to come by, similar to how people see trees.
Got a fat white bitch want fuck on me
There's a large, overweight white woman who wants to have sex with me.
I'ma feed my hunger and all my needs
I'm going to satisfy all of my cravings and desires.
Won't let that shit take a toll to me (no)
I won't let anything affect me negatively.
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kentrell Deshawn Gaulden, Wesley Tyler Glass
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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This song should have been bigger real talk 🔥
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Landon Feldman nle choppa fan talk shit🤡😂
@d2gotit851
Omm
@gunjeevanthakkar1634
Honestly don't care, as long as I found it idc how big it is
@andredavis8872
I used to slap the shit out of this song lol
@topboynel
This song so underrated like wtf 😂🔥🔥
@futuristicglazeman
This Song so slept on 💯
@bam6733
Slept on heavy 🔥
@jeanettatownsend6522
On my mama😂