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.

Top Down
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Lyrics

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Bitch what up? (Youngbboy)
Ay, 3-6, straight creep shit, what it is?
Ay, bitch you know what's up (say something)
(Ay fuck off)
(Bitch you better have yo' gun)
Huh, bitch I'm flossin', yeah, ay
Y'all niggas talkin' but y'all reachin' than a motherfucker, what up?
Shit I ain't worried lil' nigga, what it is?

Show me somethin'

Bitch, I pull up fresher than a motherfucker at my best
Playin' on my top so I say that's a bet
If they get out of place, we gon' leave them in check
Cold hearted, I don't lean on that
Diamonds layin' on a vest on my chest
Bitch, I'm aggressive, suck me up, I break yo' fuckin' neck
Bitch, I got on Prada head to toe
I got them choppers by the floor
I got that wrong by the low
I got one block already gone
I cannot stop, I want him gone
I pay that price to bust his dome
I'm all alone while I'm at home
I changed the numbers to my phone

Hol' on, top down, choppers on, uh-uh
Bitch, you must be dumb, we kill him dead
Nigga, bam-bam
Bitch, I'm rich as fuck, accept myself
So I don't care now (bitch what up?)
Thou shall not kill so I guess I'm goin' to Hell now

Hol' on, bitch, I'm loaded
And I'm rollin' like a rollin' stone
That nigga got your feelings gone
A half a million in my home
A Rolex on my son arm
Convicted felon, bare arms
Speak on that, I'm goin' to jail
You know I do that time strong
Hol' on, what it is?
Shorty say I keep that shit too real
Every diamond froze
Bitch, you knowin' I don't never chill
If they say that, then fuck it nigga
Tell 'em bitches what it is
You play, I bet I bust a nigga
You know I do this shit for real (baw, skrrt)
Stinky hoes
Bitch mad that I got my own (yessuh)
Want smoke, nigga, what you on? (Yessuh)
Nigga want smoke, I'ma get you gone (yessuh)
I ain't never put them choppers down
Been asked her if she gon' leave me 'lone
Purple weed got my mind gone
Bitch, I'm pullin' up with my top down
Let's bang, nigga

Top down, choppers on, uh-uh (ay bitch that's right)
Bitch, you must be dumb, we kill him dead
Nigga, bam-bam
Bitch, I'm rich as fuck, accept myself, so I don't care now (what up?)
Dogs shall not kill so I guess I'm goin' to Hell now

Top down, choppers on, uh-uh
What it is? Nigga you been a bitch
I'm with the shit, you can suck my dick
Ol' pussy ass, broke ass nigga
What you want?

(?) White nah
Yeah that too

Overall Meaning

In "Top Down," YoungBoy Never Broke Again talks about his wealth, fame, and the violence that comes with it. The song opens with him greeting his haters, saying that they shouldn't reach more than they can, and if they do, he isn't worried about them. He then talks about his materialistic possessions and claims that he's willing to kill to protect them. He also mentions his readiness to face the jail time that comes along with the deeds he's done. In the chorus, he describes himself as being rich and careless about anything other than his wealth.

YoungBoy Never Broke Again seems to be addressing his haters in this song. He talks about how rich he is and how he can afford to buy anything he wants. He also says that he's willing to protect it with violence. The phrase "Top Down" refers to the luxurious lifestyle that many rappers boast about. The chorus seems to convey his attitude towards his haters, as he doesn't care about their opinions and warns them about the consequences of taking on someone who is as rich and powerful as he is.

Line by Line Meaning

Bitch what up?
Youngboy greets someone in a confrontational manner.

Ay, 3-6, straight creep shit, what it is?
Youngboy shouts out to Three 6 Mafia, indicating he's on some serious business.

Ay, bitch you know what's up (say something)
Youngboy demands a response from someone he's confronting.

(Ay fuck off)
Youngboy shows his lack of patience for the person's lack of response.

(Bitch you better have yo' gun)
Youngboy warns the person to be prepared for the confrontation with firearms.

Huh, bitch I'm flossin', yeah, ay
Youngboy boasts about his look and confidence during the confrontation.

Y'all niggas talkin' but y'all reachin' than a motherfucker, what up?
Youngboy taunts his opponents for failing to back up their words with actions.

Shit I ain't worried lil' nigga, what it is? Show me somethin'
Youngboy dares his opponents to make a move because he's not intimidated.

Bitch, I pull up fresher than a motherfucker at my best
Youngboy arrives at the confrontation looking and feeling like a boss.

Playin' on my top so I say that's a bet
Youngboy asserts his confidence and readiness for anything that happens.

If they get out of place, we gon' leave them in check
Youngboy warns his opponents of the consequences if they cross the line.

Cold hearted, I don't lean on that
Youngboy claims that he's emotionally detached and not affected by the situation.

Diamonds layin' on a vest on my chest
Youngboy shows off his expensive jewelry and luxurious lifestyle.

Bitch, I'm aggressive, suck me up, I break yo' fuckin' neck
Youngboy asserts his dominance and sexual prowess while also threatening violence.

Bitch, I got on Prada head to toe
Youngboy shows off his designer outfit.

I got them choppers by the floor
Youngboy has firearms ready for the confrontation.

I got that wrong by the low
Youngboy has illegal drugs for the situation.

I got one block already gone
Youngboy boasts of his previous violent actions.

I cannot stop, I want him gone
Youngboy is relentless in his pursuit of violence and revenge.

I pay that price to bust his dome
Youngboy is willing to risk anything to hurt his opponent.

I'm all alone while I'm at home
Youngboy feels lonely despite his violent reputation.

I changed the numbers to my phone
Youngboy takes precautions to protect himself from potential retaliation.

Hol' on, top down, choppers on, uh-uh
Youngboy announces his arrival at the confrontation with firearms ready.

Bitch, you must be dumb, we kill him dead Nigga, bam-bam
Youngboy threatens violence and death to his opponents.

Bitch, I'm rich as fuck, accept myself So I don't care now (bitch what up?) Thou shall not kill so I guess I'm goin' to Hell now
Youngboy acknowledges the consequences of his violent actions but claims to not care due to his wealth and confidence.

Hol' on, bitch, I'm loaded And I'm rollin' like a rollin' stone
Youngboy has guns and drugs, and he's moving fast to make his next move.

That nigga got your feelings gone A half a million in my home A Rolex on my son arm Convicted felon, bare arms
Youngboy has money, flash, and criminal background to make his point of strength.

Speak on that, I'm goin' to jail You know I do that time strong
Youngboy is confident in his ability to handle any prison time for his actions.

Hol' on, what it is? Shorty say I keep that shit too real
Youngboy is aware of his reputation for being too real and dangerous.

Every diamond froze Bitch, you knowin' I don't never chill
Youngboy is always flash and dangerous, and he's aware of it.

If they say that, then fuck it nigga Tell 'em bitches what it is
Youngboy doesn't care what people say about him, and he's ready to make them shut up.

You play, I bet I bust a nigga You know I do this shit for real (baw, skrrt) Stinky hoes
Youngboy vows to use violence and make his point, calling out anyone who opposes him.

Bitch mad that I got my own (yessuh) Want smoke, nigga, what you on? (Yessuh) Nigga want smoke, I'ma get you gone (yessuh) I ain't never put them choppers down Been asked her if she gon' leave me 'lone
Youngboy has a lot of enemies trying to stop him for his wealth and power.

Purple weed got my mind gone Bitch, I'm pullin' up with my top down
Youngboy is smoking weed and getting ready for his next violent move, arriving with confidence.

Let's bang, nigga
Youngboy is ready to start the confrontation.

What it is? Nigga you been a bitch I'm with the shit, you can suck my dick Ol' pussy ass, broke ass nigga What you want?
Youngboy insults his opponents and challenges them to make a move.

(?) White nah Yeah that too
Two unknown lines, it's unclear what's meant.

Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kentrell Deshawn Gaulden

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