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.
Valuable Pain
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Lyrics
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Ay, how you bangin' back there?
I'm in the studio right now, tell 'em what it is (Yeah yeah, oh oh, Slime, yeah slime)
I'ma say I'm sorry for all of the shit that I had did
And I'm thankful for that shit that you had done while we was kids
Been puttin' my soul up in this music and I'm hopin' that you hear
I'm steady screamin' 4KTrey, I'm tryna split a nigga wig
Instead of doin' what's wrong, lil' bitch, you do what's right
I feel like fuck live in disguise
I showed my wrong, don't hide my right
You saw me down, you tryna show off for the hype
(Don't do that lame ass shit)
I fuck with you, but you don't fuck with me
But somehow we still find a way to text each other 'fore we go to sleep
I don't know shit about no Jodeci
But you gon' suck me to his music while I sit back thinkin', smoke my weed
These killers 'round me, they look up to me
I got them bodies, I won't say no names, I hope it don't catch up to me
You really mad that you can't fuck with me
You X'd me out, you ain't have to fuck with me
Nigga, why you came then fuck with me?
Told you I'd do anything for you, I just don't know what they want
And I wasn't frontin' when I told you I love you
Girl, you the only one that I want
These niggas be cappin', we pull up slangin' that static
Don't do no talkin', have yo' shit together when we come
I got too many brothers that done died by the gun
I murder from the heart, so you can say what you want
They say she fuck with that nigga, I wish I caught her
Smokin' on this Cherry Pie, fuckin' yo' favorite athlete daughter
They say that nigga that been trippin', put that bitch in order
I just came through swervin', nigga, in a Hellcat Charger
Jigga was swervin' behind me, turn up in a Benz
Studio session, go in
Tell them lil' niggas I said for them not to walk in
Up with the Glock, let off 10
Poppin' them bottles of lean with Instagram models
Stayin' at the Drury Inn
I know she don't drink, she said that she drink, I let her just sip what she can
I say "Lil' Ben, you hear them talkin'?" he say "Uh-uh"
I hit the gas and then we turn up on they ass
Ran up my money, and they hear it when I talk now
Them bitches know it's over with, they in my past
'Cause you left ice on my heart
And I could say that ho wasn't wrong, you wasn't right from the start
I wish you could exchange my time for that watch that I bought
Really was tryna make you mad, and I don't know what I had thought
Told you I'd do anything for you, I just don't know what they want
And I wasn't frontin' when I told you I love you
Girl, you the only one that I want
These niggas be cappin', we pull up slangin' that static
Don't do no talkin', have yo' shit together when we come
I got too many brothers that done died by the gun
I murder from the heart, so you can say what you want
The song Valuable Pain by YoungBoy Never Broke Again is a candid reflection on pain, love, and loyalty. The opening lyrics see the rapper apologizing for his past mistakes and thanking the person for their unwavering support. He then talks about pouring his heart and soul into his music, hoping that they hear it, and expressing his desire to protect himself and his team from his enemies.
YoungBoy then addresses a particular woman who seems to have betrayed him in some way, calling her out on her lies, and urging her to do the right thing. He touches on the fact that he feels misunderstood and often misrepresented, but he won't let it get to him. Instead, he focuses on the people who stick by him no matter what.
The remainder of the song sees YoungBoy rapping about being successful, but also recognizing that with success comes challenges and enemies. He talks about the losses he has experienced, including friends who have died from gun violence, and feels the weight of the responsibility he has to his community.
The song Valuable Pain is one of YoungBoy Never Broke Again's more introspective tracks, offering a glimpse into the emotional turmoil that comes with fame and success. It is a captivating blend of heartfelt lyrics, smooth flow, and hard-hitting beats that highlight YoungBoy's talent as a rapper.
Line by Line Meaning
Ay, how you bangin' back there?
Asking someone in the recording booth how they're doing.
I'ma say I'm sorry for all of the shit that I had did
Apologizing for past mistakes.
And I'm thankful for that shit that you had done while we was kids
Expressing gratitude for past actions of a friend.
Been puttin' my soul up in this music and I'm hopin' that you hear
Putting a lot of emotion into his music, hoping others can relate to it.
I'm steady screamin' 4KTrey, I'm tryna split a nigga wig
Showing loyalty to his music group and getting aggressive in his lyrics.
All these bitches tellin' lies, but if you know me, don't think twice
Refuting false claims about him and expecting those who know him to believe the truth.
Instead of doin' what's wrong, lil' bitch, you do what's right
Encouraging others to make the right choices in life.
I feel like fuck live in disguise
Feeling like life is hiding something unpleasant.
I showed my wrong, don't hide my right
Acknowledging past mistakes but also recognizing positive qualities about himself.
You saw me down, you tryna show off for the hype
Noticing that some people only want to be around him when he's doing well and gaining attention.
(Don't do that lame ass shit)
Insulting someone for trying to show off and gain attention in a negative way.
I fuck with you, but you don't fuck with me
Expressing that he likes someone, but they do not reciprocate the same feelings.
But somehow we still find a way to text each other 'fore we go to sleep
Despite not having a close relationship, they still communicate before bed.
I don't know shit about no Jodeci
Admitting to not knowing something about a music artist.
But you gon' suck me to his music while I sit back thinkin', smoke my weed
Having a sexual encounter while listening to music and smoking weed.
These killers 'round me, they look up to me
Being surrounded by dangerous people who respect him and his actions.
I got them bodies, I won't say no names, I hope it don't catch up to me
Having committed violent acts but not revealing the identities of the victims.
You really mad that you can't fuck with me
Someone being angry that they cannot get close to him.
You X'd me out, you ain't have to fuck with me
Feeling like someone has excluded him without a valid reason.
Nigga, why you came then fuck with me?
Questioning why someone bothered to interact with him if they were just going to turn away.
Told you I'd do anything for you, I just don't know what they want
Making a promise to help someone but unsure of what they actually need.
And I wasn't frontin' when I told you I love you
Being sincere in expressing love for someone.
Girl, you the only one that I want
Being dedicated to a specific person.
These niggas be cappin', we pull up slangin' that static
Claiming that other rappers are liars, and they come with force to prove otherwise.
Don't do no talkin', have yo' shit together when we come
Expecting others to be prepared for their arrival and not waste time talking.
I got too many brothers that done died by the gun
Knowing too many people who have died from gun violence and feeling the weight of that loss.
I murder from the heart, so you can say what you want
Putting his emotions into his music and being unbothered by negative criticism.
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kentrell Deshawn Gaulden
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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