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 โ38 Baby.โ
Shortly after the success of โ38 Babyโ 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 โUntouchableโ which is one of his biggest hits to date. Following the release of โUntouchable,โ YoungBoy released AI YoungBoy on August 4, 2017.
Later on, in 2017 YoungBoy ended the year by dropping Ainโt 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 โDrawing Symbols,โ โLil Top,โ โHouse Arrest Tingzโ and โAroundโ. 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, YoungBoyโs team released the rapperโs 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 โBring The Hook,โ and โFish Scale.โ These songs would soon appear on YoungBoyโs 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 Durkโs โAHHH HA,โ to YoungBoyโs โI Hate YoungBoyโ โ both regarding the death of King Von.
Following his hastily start to 2022, YoungBoy would partner up with DaBaby to present the duoโs joint mixtape, BETTER THAN YOU in March. The mixtape would later peak at #10 on the Billboard 200, this would mark YoungBoyโs 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 YoungBoyโs 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 Maโ I Got A Family.
Through Billboard, on October 24, 2022, it was announced that following YoungBoyโs departure from Atlantic Records, beginning 2023, he would release music under a joint venture deal between his own Never Broke Again and Motown Records.
Treat You Better
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Lyrics
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I think he can treat you better
I ain't got no trust, that's why I duck you
When I know I should do better, when I know I should be better, I do better
Let me love you in my own way, that's from a distance
I said "Fuck you", I was on them drugs and I was trippin'
I can't be for you 'cause I'm not for no one, but like no one, I'll be there for you
I'ma have your back and blow my strap just like a thug do
Ayy, hit my phone if that pussy nigga rough you
Make him buppy down with them cutters when we come through
Your lil' nigga 'til the end, baby, I can't never dump you
When you can't make it to your friends, baby, I'm the one you run to
I'm high if you couldn't look me in my eyes, baby
Don't tell no lies, baby, don't come out in disguise, baby
You feeling dude, he turn you up, I'm on the side, baby
I'm just thinkin', is it that I'm crazy?
I'm completely out of my mind, baby
We tote four tools, we be tryna knock 'em when we slide
I zip four fools, I probably zip your manes and make you cry
Ayy, I can't hold you, I don't stay the same, you gon' need another guy
I done passed my level, way beyond, on top the sky and still gon' tell you
Be with the one who love you
I think he can treat you better
I ain't got no trust, that's why I duck you
When I know I should do better
When I know I should be better, I do better
Let me love you in my own way, that's from a distance
I said "Fuck you", I was on them drugs and I was trippin'
I can't be for you 'cause I'm not for no one
But like no one, I'll be there for you
I'ma have your back and blow my strap just like a thug do
I can't tell that you been real, 100, true
That you love me, bitches love me, too
Numbers don't like, homie, I
And I can tell
You fuck with me but you fuck with that too
So for that, I can't fuck with you
Be with the one who love you
I think he can treat you better
I ain't got no trust, that's why I duck you
When I know I should do better
When I know I should be better, I do better
Let me love you in my own way, that's from a distance
I said "Fuck you", I was on them drugs and I was trippin'
I can't be for you 'cause I'm not for no one
But like no one, I'll be there for you
I'ma have your back and blow my strap just like a thug do
The song "Treat You Better" by YoungBoy Never Broke Again is about a man who is struggling to come to terms with his feelings for a woman. He acknowledges that he hasn't always treated her in the best way and that he lacks trust, but he still cares deeply for her. The chorus encourages the woman to be with someone who loves her and can treat her better, but the verses reveal the singer's conflicting emotions and desire to be there for her despite his flaws.
The opening lines of the song introduce the theme of finding someone who loves and treats you well, which is reinforced in the chorus. The singer then admits that he knows he should do better and be better for the woman he cares for. However, he also acknowledges that he struggles with trust and has made mistakes in the past, leading him to avoid her.
Despite this, the singer expresses a desire to love the woman in his own way, even if it means keeping his distance. He also promises to be there for her and support her in the way he knows how. The second verse takes a darker turn, with the singer talking about violence and his willingness to protect her. He also questions the woman's loyalty and honesty, suggesting that she might not be fully committed to him.
Overall, "Treat You Better" is a complex exploration of love and trust, and the difficulties that can arise when these emotions are at odds with one another. The singer's conflicting feelings and desire to do better make him a relatable character, and the chorus's message of finding someone who treats you well is universally applicable.
Line by Line Meaning
Be with the one who love you
Choose to be with someone who truly loves and cares for you
I think he can treat you better
I believe that someone else can treat you better than I can
I ain't got no trust, that's why I duck you
I don't trust you, so I try to avoid you
When I know I should do better, when I know I should be better, I do better
When I realize my faults, I try to improve and do better in the future
Let me love you in my own way, that's from a distance
Allow me to love you in my own unique way, even if it means keeping a certain distance
I said "Fuck you", I was on them drugs and I was trippin'
I said hurtful things to you while under the influence of drugs and in a troubled state of mind
I can't be for you 'cause I'm not for no one, but like no one, I'll be there for you
I can't commit to being with you, but I'll still support you and be there for you as much as I can
I'ma have your back and blow my strap just like a thug do
I'll protect you and defend you with my weapon, just like a typical thug would
Ayy, hit my phone if that pussy nigga rough you
Call me if someone is giving you trouble or causing problems for you
Make him buppy down with them cutters when we come through
We'll make him submit and surrender with our sharp weapons when we arrive
Your lil' nigga 'til the end, baby, I can't never dump you
I'll always be here for you, until the end, and will never abandon you
When you can't make it to your friends, baby, I'm the one you run to
I'm the one you come to when you need someone to turn to, even if your friends aren't available
I'm high if you couldn't look me in my eyes, baby
I'm under the influence of drugs if I can't make eye contact with you
Don't tell no lies, baby, don't come out in disguise, baby
Don't lie to me or hide your true self, just be honest and genuine
You feeling dude, he turn you up, I'm on the side, baby
If you're with someone else who makes you happy, I'll step aside and support you from a distance
I'm just thinkin', is it that I'm crazy?
I'm questioning whether I'm mentally unstable or insane
I'm completely out of my mind, baby
I'm extremely mentally unstable and struggling with my thoughts and emotions
We tote four tools, we be tryna knock 'em when we slide
We carry four weapons and aim to harm our enemies when we sneak up on them
I zip four fools, I probably zip your manes and make you cry
I'll harm and possibly kill four people, including your loved ones, and it will likely cause you emotional pain
Ayy, I can't hold you, I don't stay the same, you gon' need another guy
I can't be with you or stay the same, you'll need to find someone else
I done passed my level, way beyond, on top the sky and still gon' tell you
I've surpassed my own expectations and achieved great success, but I'll still be honest and truthful with you
Lyrics ยฉ Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kentrell Gaulden, David Boonpetch
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
YoungBoy Never Broke Again
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@Exclusive DeeDee thats what they said
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I canโt be for you coz am not for no one , but l like no one ,
Exclusive DeeDee
I can't be for you because im not for no one, but like no one I'll be there for yhu