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.
Safe Then Sorry
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Lyrics
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Better to be safe than sorry
Can't be out here unprotected, thoughtless
Still been healin' from my pain, I'm all in
Used to be ready to die, but now I wanna live, my nigga (woah)
Still got some on side but all ain't right 'cause half my niggas gone
Diamonds bought to shine, removin' all the darkness in the sky
No need to be scared, knowin' we gotta all go
No need for me losin' my head, ain't no sorrow
Gotta be ready, ready for that call, though
I'm gon' be ready, ready for the move on
We did not end strong, I just say it's all my fault
Can you be pleasant? Crazy lady
Problems start to hit me and it cut deep like machetes
I'ma make it right, I'm headed home, you just be ready
Gotta be hella cautious (you better be ready)
Better to be safe than sorry (you better be ready)
Can't be out here unprotected, thoughtless (you better be ready)
Still been healin' from my pain, I'm all in (you better be ready)
No need to be scared, knowin' we gotta all go
No need for me losin' my head, ain't no sorrow
Gotta be ready, ready for that call, though
I'm gon' be ready, ready for the move on
We did not end strong, I just say it's all my fault
Can you be pleasant? Crazy lady
Problems start to hit me and it cut deep like machetes
I'ma make it right, I'm headed home, you just be ready
Gotta be hella cautious (you better be ready)
Better to be safe than sorry (you better be ready)
Can't be out here unprotected, thoughtless (you better be ready)
Still been healin' from my pain, I'm all in (you better be ready)
Used to be ready to die but now I wanna live, my nigga (woah, you better be ready)
Still got some on side but all ain't right 'cause half my niggas gone (you better be ready)
Diamonds bought to shine, removin' all the darkness in the sky (you better be ready)
In "Safe Then Sorry" by YoungBoy Never Broke Again, he communicates the need for caution and carefulness in one's life. The rapper states that it is better to be safe than sorry, and that one cannot be careless in life. YoungBoy explains that he is still healing from his past pains and that he is all-in on his journey. However, he used to be ready to die, but now he wants to live his life. The artist explicitly says that he still has some people around, but half of his niggas are gone. He also acknowledges the importance of shining like diamonds and how it is a way to remove darkness.
Throughout the song, YoungBoy communicates the need for preparation because no one knows when their time will come. He suggests that one should not be scared, nor should one lose their head because at the end of the day, death is an inevitability. Although he admits that they did not end strong, he takes responsibility for the mistake, and as he heads home to make it right, he emphasizes the need to be ready for whatever may come their way. The artist uses powerful imagery with the lines, "Problems start to hit me and it cut deep like machetes." The lines demonstrate that his issues are impacting him significantly, and he needs to take care of himself.
Line by Line Meaning
Gotta be hella cautious
We need to be extremely careful.
Better to be safe than sorry
It's always best to take precautions instead of facing negative consequences later.
Can't be out here unprotected, thoughtless
We can't be careless and vulnerable to risks.
Still been healin' from my pain, I'm all in
I'm still recovering from my past traumas, but I'm fully committed to this new direction.
Used to be ready to die, but now I wanna live, my nigga (woah)
I used to not care about my life, but now I value it and want to make the most of it.
Still got some on side but all ain't right 'cause half my niggas gone
I still have some people supporting me, but my life isn't the same because I lost some important ones.
Diamonds bought to shine, removin' all the darkness in the sky
I bought myself diamond jewelry to add some brightness in my life.
No need to be scared, knowin' we gotta all go
We don't need to be afraid because death is inevitable for everyone.
No need for me losin' my head, ain't no sorrow
I don't need to get overwhelmed and be sad over things that can't be changed.
Gotta be ready, ready for that call, though
We need to be prepared for unexpected events.
I'm gon' be ready, ready for the move on
I will be ready to move on when it's time for change.
We did not end strong, I just say it's all my fault
Our relationship ended badly, but I take responsibility for it.
Can you be pleasant? Crazy lady
Can you be nice to me? You're acting irrational.
Problems start to hit me and it cut deep like machetes
When problems arise, they affect me deeply and painfully.
I'ma make it right, I'm headed home, you just be ready
I will correct my mistakes and fix what needs to be fixed, and you should be prepared for it.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kentrell Deshawn Gaulden
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dude What
Even though we’ve already heard this, the song is so good we can’t skip it.
Nav
@Dolo Ratio then
leimsgamin🎮
Ya you speaking facts
JAH’
🤣😂facts
tretre twotimes
nah deadass
Idk._
Fax never skip
RnsQuon
so many people don't realize how good his music Is 😪
Eden38
💯🐐
Bryan
You’ve been such a big inspiration to me and I love your music. I’m only 15 and I look up to you I hope to one day have such a big influence as you and thank you for saving my life today youngboy I couldn’t make it through tonight without this, I’ve realized that there’s always hope, change and that life will always be tough but we have to overcome these obstacles. I wanted to end my life today and I couldn’t stop crying until now, I felt lost and abandoned and the feeling that I was worthless after this girl that meant so much to me started treating my like I was invisible and worthless to her she meant the word to me and today was the last time I chose to talk to her I just want all the pain to go away and I didn’t want to let go of her until now. Now I’m trying to move on with life and stay alive to hopefully help my parents in the future and my little sister in the future. Much love to you and I hope you the best💚
And I hope anyone who’s going through something only the best and hope things get better
Grammy
I didn’t know he could make a song like this…I fucking love it 😭