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.
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YoungBoy Never Broke Again Lyrics
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These niggas know what up, know I'm bout whateva′
I'm in the streets I keep that heat, you know I be steppin'
I miss the nawf just like my granny, my heart in them trenches
Yo′ girl gone cheat on you for nothing
So I′m done with these bitches
I think about it every minute, ain't stoppin′ my mission
On my payroll I got hittas I pay 'em commision
I told montana that I love him, on dave I meant it
Put 20 thousand on his head, they catch him I send it
Get on my knee on side the bed like: Father, forgive me
Was sellin′ weed fucked up my profit, I ain't make a dolla'
The fame getting to my niggas, I cut off my partners
Before I call on you, I put my trust up in this choppa′
Movin′ like he can't get touched real quick, I bet I stop em′
Nigga ain't give me shit but hand out like I owe him something
I don′t give a fuck if we step together, I'll show you something
Bitches think they slick, they all deceive so I′ll never love em'
Bre was my first love but she changed so I'll never trust her
This the files of a nigga who ain′t neva′ bleed
This the story of a child who was in them streets
Why the fuck I'm taking care of them? They ain′t do shit for me
Why the fuck I'm showing you so much love?
And bitch you leaving me
Keandre dead, the only thing I think about is tyler
I′m full of pain and wake up every morning and I'm smilin′
They think I'm dumb
You got me fucked up I got plenty knowledge
They don't give a fuck about how I feel
They don′t know my problems
Just cause you around me, I ain′t forget bout everything you said
I let some shots off in the air for my niggas dead
Do anything in the world for you, I'm livin′ red
Showin' love to them niggas they might bust my head
Mad bout a gun, but for a fact I won′t do you nothin'
Mad that I′m up but you remember you ain't give me nothing
I ain't give up on my mission,
Fuck you mean bitch I was steady hustlin′
Handin′ all you niggas money bitch and I steady strugglin'
Montana know about my pain and everything I told him
I told him watch what he was saying, but shit I had to fold him
Up in that cell bitch I was cryin′ with no one to hold me
Youngboy a soldier, I remember what my grampa told me
Batty bwoy if you cross imma' take your life
I′m full of drugs so imma' die if I get caught tonight
Tell my lil′ brother and my sons it's gone be alright
Nba to the end, it's a way of life
Young nigga fillin′ up his arm with some heroin
He was abandoned as a child screaming red rum
You spell it backwards, what that mean? Nigga murder
Livin′ wrong or right, trustin' nobody till the his time come
Yo′ ex just exposed you, now you mad like I was neva' here
Where I come from I gotta keep this bitch up on my hip
Momma′ forgive me for all the times I use to trip
Know its a purpose in this world why I need to live
It ain't too long
They don′t give a fuck bout me, bitch
I did something for all y'all, y'all got me fucked up
Out the flap I ain′t gotta′ smile in nobody face
Y'all tell me bout all y′all problems,
Y'all don′t ask how I'm feelin′ huh?
Bitch I been feelin' like I'm finna die
Bitch I cry alone
This for all them young niggas who gone
And all the people who miss they babies, you heard me?
Fuck everybody in mind, y′all ain′t making my life no betta'
Young nigga fillin′ up his arm with some heroin
He was abandoned as a child screaming red rum
You spell it backwards, what that mean? Nigga murder
Livin' wrong and right, trustin′ nobody till the his time come
Batty bwoy if you cross imma' take your life
I′m full of drugs so imma' die if I get caught tonight
Tell my lil' brother and my sons it′s gone be alright
Nba to the end, it′s a way of life
The song "Track 2" by YoungBoy Never Broke Again is a melancholic and emotional take on the life of the artist. The lyrics talk about his struggles, pain, and hardships that have been an integral part of his journey. The song depicts the artist's life growing up in the streets, the turmoil, and the suffering he experienced as a result of it. The lyrics also describe his distrust of people and how he has become immune to the pain of losing people he loves.
The song talks about YoungBoy's complicated relationships with women, his skepticism towards them, and how his trust was repeatedly betrayed. He also talks about his regrets, like the times he thought he was doing the right thing but ended up losing money. The artist also talks about the materialistic nature of certain relationships and how people are only seen for what they can provide rather than who they are. The lyrics also talk about violence, the artist's involvement with the law, and his promise to ensure the safety of his loved ones even if it means resorting to violence.
Overall, the song is a raw depiction of the artist's life and struggles that he has gone through in the pursuit of his dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Turned the preacher daughter bad, I think I’m a dummy
I influenced the preacher's daughter negatively and now believe that I made a mistake.
These niggas know what up, know I'm bout whateva'
My peers are aware of my intentions and know that I'm always on the move.
I'm in the streets I keep that heat, you know I be steppin'
I frequently roam around the area with a weapon and am not afraid to take necessary steps.
I miss the nawf just like my granny, my heart in them trenches
I'm nostalgic about my hometown and hold deep sentiments for my origins.
Yo' girl gone cheat on you for nothing
Your girlfriend might cheat on you for no apparent reason.
So I'm done with these bitches
I'm finished with dealing with unfaithful women.
I think about it every minute, ain't stoppin' my mission
I'm committed to my goals and never lose sight of them for even a moment.
On my payroll I got hittas I pay 'em commision
I have paid killers on my payroll and compensate them based on their performance.
Interrogated by detectives won't tell 'em I did it
Even if interrogated by cops, I won't admit to any wrongdoing.
I told montana that I love him, on dave I meant it
I confessed my deep affection for Montana and meant every word of it.
Put 20 thousand on his head, they catch him I send it
I put a hefty sum of money on someone's head and will send it to whoever catches them.
Get on my knee on side the bed like: Father, forgive me
I kneel down on the bed and ask for forgiveness from God.
Was sellin' weed fucked up my profit, I ain't make a dolla'
I failed to earn any profits from selling weed.
The fame getting to my niggas, I cut off my partners
The fame started affecting my friends negatively, so I had to let them go.
Before I call on you, I put my trust up in this choppa'
I trust my gun more than anyone else.
Movin' like he can't get touched real quick, I bet I stop em'
Someone is moving around speedily, but I am confident in my ability to catch them.
Nigga ain't give me shit but hand out like I owe him something
A person has never given me anything but still acts as if I owe them something.
I don't give a fuck if we step together, I'll show you something
I do not care if we are together when I confront someone; I'll take care of it.
Bitches think they slick, they all deceive so I'll never love em'
I'll never fall in love with women who are fraudulent and sly.
Bre was my first love but she changed so I'll never trust her
Bre was my first love but her transformation underlined that she cannot be trusted.
This the files of a nigga who ain't neva' bleed
These are the files of a man who has never bled.
This the story of a child who was in them streets
This is the story of a child who spent most of their time on the streets.
Why the fuck I'm taking care of them? They ain't do shit for me
Why should I take care of them when they haven't done anything for me?
Why the fuck I'm showing you so much love?
Why am I giving you so much love and attention?
And bitch you leaving me
And yet, you are still leaving me.
Keandre dead, the only thing I think about is tyler
Keandre's death occupies my thoughts, and all I can think of is Tyler.
I'm full of pain and wake up every morning and I'm smilin'
I'm in immense pain yet, every day, I'm capable of putting on a smile.
They think I'm dumb
People regard me as dumb.
You got me fucked up I got plenty knowledge
You are mistaken; I possess plenty of knowledge.
They don't give a fuck about how I feel
No one cares how I feel.
They don't know my problems
People are unaware of my problems.
Just cause you around me, I ain't forget bout everything you said
I haven't forgotten everything you have said just because you are around me.
I let some shots off in the air for my niggas dead
I fire some gunshots in the air to remember my deceased friends.
Do anything in the world for you, I'm livin' red
I would do anything for you, even if it could cost me my life.
Showin' love to them niggas they might bust my head
Showing love and affection to people might make them turn on me.
Mad bout a gun, but for a fact I won't do you nothin'
I may get angry over a gun, but I won't harm you.
Mad that I'm up but you remember you ain't give me nothing
You're mad that I'm successful now, but you've never offered me any help.
I ain't give up on my mission,
I have not given up on my goal.
Fuck you mean bitch I was steady hustlin'
What do you mean? I am always hustling.
Handin' all you niggas money bitch and I steady strugglin'
I hand out money to everyone, yet I am continuously struggling.
Montana know about my pain and everything I told him
Montana is aware of my pain and everything I confided to him.
I told him watch what he was saying, but shit I had to fold him
I warned him to be careful with his words, but eventually had to turn against him.
Up in that cell bitch I was cryin' with no one to hold me
When I was in that cell, I was crying with no one to comfort me.
Youngboy a soldier, I remember what my grampa told me
I'm a soldier, and I always remember the advice my grandpa gave me.
Batty bwoy if you cross imma' take your life
If you betray me, I will kill you.
I'm full of drugs so imma' die if I get caught tonight
I have consumed a lot of drugs and hence, may die if caught tonight.
Tell my lil' brother and my sons it's gone be alright
Reassure my younger brother and sons that everything will be alright.
Nba to the end, it's a way of life
NBA is a way of life, and I'll remain committed until the end.
Writer(s): Kentrell Gaulden, Damion Williams
Contributed by Kaelyn O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Makhado Makaveli
[Intro]
Jake Angel on the track
Oh, Desmond
Oh, Dump, oh, my friend
Ooh, ooh, yeah-eah-eah
Ooh, ooh, la-la-la, la, la, la
Ooh, ooh, I tried, I tried, I tried
[Verse 1]
Lil' sister left me and I ain't been the same
I still see my daddy hidin' somethin' from me, and I think it's pain
I thought this money would change everything, and it did
I don't know who I'm is, I don't see my kids
I lost my friends, I need you now
I, I'ma tell you now that I got my back against the wall
But I'm not fucked up, I just need to watch 'em all
I clench my fist, I know they see my flaws
Oh, each of them, I love all
But they not real, they not here for me, my nigga, huh
I put my gun down, I cry every night for the ones laid down
I sit and I viеw, lookin' down in my town
How the fuck he gon' treat mе like I ain't his son neither?
Why the fuck she gon' treat me this way behind a bitch and I showed from the start I'd never leave her?
Look inside my eyes, I know they seen evil
But I been this way since I was a child and I feel I'm the one who deserve to leave here
I had a conversation with the man who contracted your life to be gone
I hope you see my progress and glad I'm movin' on, I'm grown
I got a beautiful family up inside my home
I see the whole city bashin' me
But, when they had the chance to play with me
Ain't neither one of 'em, drop they nuts to see that I'm gon' make 'em bleed
I bleed, big Bs
That's me, I ain't changin' for no one, nah
I ain't get the chance to see Ten daughter and it's fuckin' with me, slime
Her daddy out there thuggin' and I'm gon' be the one have to hold her down
My BaBa, I apologize
I think about how this all gone wrong and then I cry, my nigga
I'm a real Christian, I think of you, and Inshallah
I say, "Amen," but all for you, I learned ashe
They think I'm crazy from all this pain runnin' deep through me
All the hurtful things, I just sit 'round and play like I don't see
Give up all these things for to feel my grandma kiss on me
Broke down and I cried, ran to the bathroom, Jaz followed behind
She had to hold me and tell me, "Everything gon' be fine"
Oh, I'm slime, I pray for Thug askin' God one more time
If you ain't had once, we all deserve a second chance to shine
Motherfuck that jewelry, I’ll send a million dollars right now to Shyne
That's if you need me, 'cause I know one day, I'ma need you, nigga
If you ain't supporting anything that I'm on you don't need me, nigga
He went on live, I heard his son say he smokin' on Top, huh?
That's fucked up, you mad I speak my mind and you my fuckin' Five
[Chorus]
Fire, I adapted and it don't burn
I'm havin' plans on goin' higher
Spread my wings, fly away on my own
I told 'em that I would be so real
Searchin' the skies all for my friends
I'm tryna find a way on your end
Promisin' you I'd never leave again
Never left me, nah, you never left me, nah
[Verse 2]
And I ain't missin' you now, I know you see me smile
I'm in this big-ass house, limited love, I need all
Got off of drugs, I'm strong, no, they ain't feelin' me now
I wan' take the long road
And I don't care, I'm not scared of anything that I run into
The long road, long as you there
They ain't ever been able to fuck with us, I know we good
No, they don't know me good
Try to find another that go about it like me, they'll never do it
Ridin' through my section, everyone property, I done been through it
Whoever truly proud of me, I just tell 'em all, "We could all do it"
Bub, that my daddy brother, that my uncle and I hold it down for 'em
And even when I call he ain't gon' come, but shit, I'ma go to war for him
Tell my enemies, "My soul strong, I don't need to bear arms"
Please leave me 'lone 'cause if you fuck up, then I'ma have to touch one
Nigga, I'm on one, no, fuck that, nigga, I'm on a million
Savin' all these millions for my children, it's time I help civilians
Before they get caught up in all these killings, I know you know this serious
Givin' all this shit back to my city and they system plannin' to kill me, it's a dirty world
Daddy steady textin' me, I don't wanna talk, my nigga
Gave you the world, I even gave it to the ones spit me out, my nigga, and you still don't hit me
I seen you run off when you down, my tears soundin' like a fountain
Ain't even from upstairs, know my daughter hear it
Tell my judge, "Just let me take some flowers to my grandma grave one more time"
And I won't give my time to y'all, I say, "Not one more time"
My light not dim, they shut it off, but again, I'm gon' shine
A man before anything, who the fuck is I? Lil Top
[Chorus]
Fire, I adapted and it don't burn
I'm havin' plans on goin' higher
Spread my wings, fly away on my own
I told 'em that I would be so real
Searchin' the skies all for my friends
I'm tryna find a way on your end
Promisin' you I'd never leave again
Never left me, nah
[Outro]
Oh, ooh, oh, man
You never left me, nah
You ain't ever leave me, nigga
I had to sit here, and, I had to sit here and tell myself that
I don't take nothin' personal, man
You wouldn't believe the people I been havin' conversations with
I feel good about myself, I feel good, bro, it's crazy
I'm over here, I'm gettin' myself together, Dump
I'm startin' to see the real, nigga, I'm too real
I'm holdin' it down, man, I know, I know for a fact, you proud
You all the meaningful things, and, that's where you at right now, my nigga
So I know you know it's a bigger side of life, you heard me?
I'm still tryna get my friends on, what I say?
The ones who I thought was my friends, thought was my friends
I'm tryna get them to see I never turned my back on you, nigga
I'll forever go, I-I'm on anything you on, my nigga, long as it's the right thing, you heard me?
I got a family now, I wish you could see my daughters, Dump
You hear me? My Mumu, her name Love, I got Klemenza too, and I got seven others
It's a beautiful lifestyle, my nigga, it's a beautiful one
And no matter what, I don't wanna lose this for nothin', you hear me?
But I'll lose it for the ones that love me
I still ain't get put in no family pictures yet, my nigga
I think I gotta, I think I been livin' in a false, in a false tale, or some shit
In a life that ain't real, you hear me?
But I got to understand, though, it's a lot I gotta understand
I still got a lot of more growin' to do
Ayy, I know she listenin', but, man, ayy tell my grandmother, "I did it"
I did it, nigga, you hear me?
In a, in a minute, I'ma come back and take care of your family the right way, you hear me?
Shoutout BandMan, that my lil' nigga, man
Shoutout Birdman, my nigga Jeezy
I already got ChoppaBoy straight
Quincy comin' home in a minute, man
Ayy, this shit get gangster, nigga, this shit so gangster
I had to learn it ain't worth it
But you know which one I'm workin', I'm workin' one from behind scenes, you hear me?
I had to tell 'em, "This money ain't purple, it ain't green, nigga, these all blues"
Haha, let's see if they catch that, let's see if it go over their head, nigga
This money all blue, nigga, you hear me?
Down South, the sky orange, up here, the late-night sky blue
Hold it down up there, man
I'll be headed your way soon
Flyin' like a eagle, nigga searchin' for ya, and I ain't gon' stop until I find ya
Sincerely, your lil' brother, Top
Go holler at lil' sis' for me, man
Tell her, "It's all good," my nigga, it's good
Life With mykel
💚 stay strong
Phillip Thompson
You go get mya back
Faizon Scott
@Phillip Thompsonbad joke
mon hong
Go get Mya
Hannah Sanders
I need more music like this. Shed some tears by the end of the song. These lyrics hit my soul. Youngboy the best rapper of our generation, hands down.
Kwan Alston
Routire😅😮😅
Nerissa Snipes
Big facts 😖😇
TOBIAS W
This is the most beautiful piece of art you’ve put out thus far YB I’m so proud of the growth and maturity you’re expressing💯💪🏿
Kevin Fickwrson
😊😊
George Maclean
My favorite too bruv