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.

Sky Cry
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Lyrics

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Uh
I'm good
Uh
I see things that they don't see
(PlayBoy on this bitch but he ain't playin' though)

I see your pain through the skies in the backyard
I know you love me, baby, you ain't gotta act hard

I'ma leave a stain, shots to the brain, left the whole block scarred
Down for the gang, gotta use your brain, we gone make the rocks hard

Shawty say go when it's time
I thought you was under this here but you not
Puttin' up with your shit way too many times
Everybody you know say you never was mine
Let a nigga come try, and get hit that iron
Got a real big heart, but I'm real deal slime
Get a real bad bitch, I'ma make her mine
I'm a real street nigga who be totin' that iron
She a real hood bitch, she the rich nigga kind
She a real good girl, some shit on her mind
Post up at the trap with the stick outside
Every bitch in the truck, neither one my kind
Have a daughter by choice, I'ma name her Kind
Come and knock at the door with the rod in the ride
Ray Ray, RiRi, the Arabian tribe
You a never get far with you tellin' them lies

I know you never left me
And I know you probably right for me
And I can't say why I'm leaving
I just wan' tell you it's hard, no it ain't easy being me

And you don't know how to play your part wit' a nigga
On stage turnt up wit the hardest of niggas
You need to go read a thesaurus to niggas
Them shooters they sleep with that rod in a pillow
You can't make a choice wit' your heart in the middle
I see your soul in the sky through a symbol
No insurance for the incidentals
Real bitch go hard for they niggas

Let a nigga come try, and get hit that iron
Got a real big heart, but I'm real deal slime
Get a real bad bitch, I'ma make her mine
I'm a real street nigga who be totin' that iron
She a real hood bitch, she the rich nigga kind
She a real good girl, some shit on her mind
Post up at the trap with the stick outside
I'm a real street nigga, who be totin' that iron

I see your pain through the skies in the backyard
I know you love me, baby, you ain't gotta act hard

I'ma leave a stain, shots to the brain, left the whole block scarred
Down for the gang, gotta use your brain, we gone make the rocks hard

Overall Meaning

In "Sky Cry," YoungBoy Never Broke Again reflects on the hard life he leads as a street thug in Baton Rouge. Despite the danger and pain that surround him, he remains unafraid and committed to his gang. The opening lines, "I see things that they don't see," suggest a heightened awareness of his surroundings and a certain level of paranoia that comes with being a criminal.

The chorus reveals the rapper's sensitivity to his girlfriend's feelings. He empathizes with her distress and assures her that he sees through her tough facade. The line "I know you love me, baby, you ain't gotta act hard" suggests that his girlfriend tries to hide her emotions, pretending to be tough like him. YoungBoy Never Broke Again knows that she's hurting and wants to let her know that he's there for her.

The second verse details the struggles of their relationship. He expresses frustration with his girlfriend for putting up with his "shit" and feeling like she's not really his. YoungBoy Never Broke Again promises to protect her if anyone tries to hurt her and steal her away from him. He also acknowledges his role in their rocky relationship: "I can't say why I'm leaving, I just wanna tell you it's hard, no it ain't easy being me."

Line by Line Meaning

I see things that they don't see
I am aware of things that others are unaware of.

I see your pain through the skies in the backyard
I understand your pain, even if you try to hide it.

I know you love me, baby, you ain't gotta act hard
I know you care for me deeply, you don't have to pretend to be tough.

I'ma leave a stain, shots to the brain, left the whole block scarred
I will leave my mark on this place, my actions will be remembered and felt by all.

Down for the gang, gotta use your brain, we gone make the rocks hard
I am committed to my group and we will work together to achieve success.

Let a nigga come try, and get hit that iron
I am not afraid of confrontation and I will defend myself with force if necessary.

Got a real big heart, but I'm real deal slime
I may appear tough on the outside, but I have a kind heart deep down.

Get a real bad bitch, I'ma make her mine
If I desire something, I will work to obtain it.

She a real hood bitch, she the rich nigga kind
She is a woman from the same background as me, but she is accustomed to luxury.

She a real good girl, some shit on her mind
She may seem innocent, but she has her own struggles and challenges to deal with.

Post up at the trap with the stick outside
I am stationed and ready at the location where we conduct our illegal activities.

I'm a real street nigga, who be totin' that iron
I am an authentic member of the street culture, and I carry a weapon for protection.

And I can't say why I'm leaving
I don't fully understand the reasons behind my departure, but I feel compelled to leave.

It's hard, no it ain't easy being me
My life is difficult and challenging, and I struggle with my identity.

You need to go read a thesaurus to niggas
You should expand your vocabulary and learn new words to better express yourself.

Them shooters they sleep with that rod in a pillow
The hired gunmen are always armed and ready to act, even while they sleep.

You can't make a choice wit' your heart in the middle
You cannot make a decision while feeling conflicted or torn between different emotions.

I see your soul in the sky through a symbol
I can sense your inner self and emotions through subtle signs and gestures.

No insurance for the incidentals
There is no protection or safety net for unexpected events or incidents.

Real bitch go hard for they niggas
Loyal women will always go above and beyond for their significant others.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kentrell Deshawn Gaulden, THE MOTION, JARRIAN DURRELL THOMPSON

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