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.

Time I'm On
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Lyrics

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Three, man
Double A flexin'
AI
Louie Bandz made another one
I ain't never did that, nah
Why you acting like that? Nah
I do this shit 'cause shit, I just be in my own world
This is the sound

I drink codeine, my cup on the dirty to relax
Smoking hella weed, loaded, I just bought another pack
Don't walk up on me, clutchin', you might walk into that strap
These hoes be on me 'cause they know all these other niggas cap
Out late night with Three, ma, I ain't comin' home
I been tryna make it through the headphones
You see me when I came in, I was all alone
Now nobody understand the type of time I'm on

Four choppers in the coupe, me and my bro 'nem
Catch him, run down on him, we gon' put it on him
Everybody ridin', bullets flyin', niggas dyin', we gotta show them
These bitch ass niggas done stole him, and we don't even know them

Nigga try and I'ma blow him right on the scene
Nigga check how I been flexin' with these hunnids in my jeans
I been trying to shake back, I been loaded off that lean
Tryna come up with a plan, I ain't throwed off as I seem
I'm in Cali at the studio and hoes running in and out
No more sleeping on Montana couch with a chopper somewhere close around
I been living good on my own, I ain't no baby now
I got platinum plaques around the house
I be high, I ain't worried 'bout y'all

I drink codeine, my cup on the dirty to relax
Smoking hella weed, loaded, I just bought another pack
Don't run up on me, clutchin', you might walk into that strap
These hoes be on me 'cause they know all these other niggas cap
Out late night with Three, ma, I ain't comin' home
I been tryna make it through the headphones
You see me when I came in, I was all alone
Now nobody understand the type of time I'm on

Four choppers in the coupe, me and my bro 'nem
Catch him, run down on him, we gon' put it on him
Everybody ridin', bullets flyin', niggas dyin', we gotta show them
These bitch ass niggas done stole him, and we don't even know them

I ain't sit around, motherfuck what they make, I done went that way
I don't play, hundred rounds, hundred racks on your brain, young niggas go rampage
This a new Maybach seat, go back more space, right between us, an ice tray
Audemar rose gold, I don't know what the time say, new piece that Shine made
Walkin' 'round with racks on me, motherfuck if it's flashy
I come straight up out the street, ain't no pretending, no acting
I don't blame no one for my struggle, I still fuck with my daddy
I'm still thuggin', high as fuck, ridin' 'round, toting ratchets

Out late night with Three, ma, I ain't comin' home
I been tryna make it through the headphones
You see me when I came in, I was all alone
Now nobody understand the type of time I'm on

Four choppers in the coupe, me and my bro 'nem
Catch him, run down on him, we gon' put it on him
Everybody ridin', bullets flyin', niggas dyin', we gotta show them
These bitch ass niggas done stole him, and we don't even know them

This is the sound

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to YoungBoy Never Broke Again's song Time I'm On depict a man who is misunderstood by those around him. He feels like he is in his own world and others are unable to comprehend the type of time he is on. The artist talks about his indulgences in codeine and weed to help him relax. He also mentions the dangers that come with his lifestyle, such as carrying weapons and being involved in violent situations with his crew.

Throughout the song, YoungBoy Never Broke Again talks about his desire to come up with a plan to escape his current situation. He mentions being in the studio in California and how his life has changed for the better. He also touches on his past struggles, but does not blame anyone for them. He is still thuggin' and riding around with weapons.

The chorus is repeated multiple times throughout the song, emphasizing the fact that no one understands the type of time YoungBoy is on. The artist asserts his independence and his commitment to his own path, disregarding the opinions of others.

Overall, the lyrics of Time I'm On reveal the complexity of the artist's lifestyle and mindset, showing his desire for success and inner turmoil.

Line by Line Meaning

Three, man
The beginning of the song.

Double A flexin'
Refers to YoungBoy's friend, Double A, flexing his money and lifestyle.

AI
Refers to artificial intelligence.

Louie Bandz made another one
Refers to the producer Louie Bandz making another great beat.

I ain't never did that, nah
Suggests that YoungBoy has never done something that someone falsely accused him of doing.

Why you acting like that? Nah
YoungBoy asking why someone is acting in a certain way towards him.

I do this shit 'cause shit, I just be in my own world
YoungBoy does things his way because he lives in his own world.

This is the sound
The end of the song.

I drink codeine, my cup on the dirty to relax
YoungBoy drinks codeine to relax and unwinds.

Smoking hella weed, loaded, I just bought another pack
YoungBoy smokes a lot of weed and has just bought another pack to smoke.

Don't walk up on me, clutchin', you might walk into that strap
YoungBoy warns people not to approach him while he is holding his gun.

These hoes be on me 'cause they know all these other niggas cap
YoungBoy gets a lot of attention from women because they know other men are fake.

Out late night with Three, ma, I ain't comin' home
YoungBoy stays out late with his friend and doesn't go home.

I been tryna make it through the headphones
YoungBoy is trying to make it big in the music industry.

You see me when I came in, I was all alone
YoungBoy entered the music industry alone and had to make a name for himself.

Now nobody understand the type of time I'm on
People don't understand the life and experiences that YoungBoy has been through to get where he is.

Four choppers in the coupe, me and my bro 'nem
YoungBoy and his friends have four guns in car.

Catch him, run down on him, we gon' put it on him
YoungBoy and his friends will retaliate against those who wrong them.

Everybody ridin', bullets flyin', niggas dyin', we gotta show them
A violent line, showing that YoungBoy and his friends are not afraid to use guns to get revenge.

These bitch ass niggas done stole him, and we don't even know them
Someone has been wronged and YoungBoy and his gang vow to retaliate, even if they don't know the people who did it.

Nigga try and I'ma blow him right on the scene
YoungBoy threatens to shoot anyone who attempts to wrong him.

Nigga check how I been flexin' with these hunnids in my jeans
YoungBoy likes to show off his money and how much he has in his pockets.

I been trying to shake back, I been loaded off that lean
YoungBoy is trying to get back on his feet and is using lean to cope with his problems.

Tryna come up with a plan, I ain't throwed off as I seem
YoungBoy is smart and has a plan despite what people may think of him.

I'm in Cali at the studio and hoes running in and out
YoungBoy is in California working on music and women are going in and out of the studio.

No more sleeping on Montana couch with a chopper somewhere close around
YoungBoy has upgraded his lifestyle from staying on a friend's couch with his gun nearby to being successful and safe.

I been living good on my own, I ain't no baby now
YoungBoy is independent and no longer needs someone else to take care of him.

I got platinum plaques around the house
YoungBoy has achieved significant success in the music industry.

I be high, I ain't worried 'bout y'all
YoungBoy is focused on his own life and doesn't care about what others think of him.

Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Aaron David Jr. Lockhart, Dennis Darrell Jr. Neal, Kentrell Deshawn Gaulden

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