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.
track 4
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Lyrics
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I′m a real, I'm a real
I′m a real good slime
I'ma ride that red eye (Red eye) like a demon
Stack that money 'til I can′t no more (No more)
We be robbin′ and schemin' (On God), oh Lord
How long would it be until this pain gon′ go?
Just for his head, a hundred thousand, say less, I pay that
Got plenty money, but I had to jump up out my bag
I stayed down lately, shawty, I'd die for you
Fuck that shit that he be talkin′, did he ride for you?
I jeopardize and send my brothers 'fore to slide for you
And every nigga ′round me willing 'fore to die for you
Who you judgin'? I come up straight from the gutter
We done struggled, me and my brothers had no one but each other
I can buy a hatchback, but can′t buy my family back, my life nothin′
I want my Ni back, but I'm caught up with these hoes and I′m thuggin'
I′ma ride that red eye (Red eye) like a demon
Stack that money 'til I can′t no more (No more)
We be robbin' and schemin' (On God), oh Lord
How long would it be until this pain gon′ go?
Straight from bottom, blow a bag on my bros, oh, yeah, yeah
Just for his head, a hundred thousand, say less, I pay that
Got plenty money, but I had to jump up out my bag
Ride foreign ride, got plenty money, but that north where I reside at
But I′d fly miles 'cross this town to see you smile
She be fans of other niggas, like this bitch wan′ be a hype man
But the minute I wan' be alone, she don′t like that
I took heed into your letters, I was locked up with no celly
I ain't wanna be no rival with you
From the bottom all the way back to my section
Everyday, yeah, we be steppin′
Fuck chasin', I will not be through
I'm all caught up with money, like, "Fuck this dream, it ain′t nothin′"
And fuck these hoes that don't love me, niggas don′t like how I be stuntin'
I miss Big Dump like my granny, we still at war ′bout my cousin
Diggin' ′but I ain't searchin' for gold, I know I′m lookin′ for somethin'
I′ma ride that red eye (Red eye) like a demon
Stack that money 'til I can′t no more (No more)
We be robbin' and schemin′ (On God), oh Lord
How long would it be until this pain gon' go?
Straight from bottom, blow a bag on my bros, oh, yeah, yeah
Just for his head, a hundred thousand, say less, I pay that
Got plenty money, but I had to jump up out my bag (Yeah)
Yeah (Slime)
The lyrics of "Track 4" by YoungBoy Never Broke Again depict a young man's struggles with inner turmoil, pain, and strife. He talks about his past, his current situation, and his dreams for the future. The opening lines of the song, "I'm a real, I'm a real, I'm a real good slime," show that he is confident in his identity as a slime, which is a term used to describe someone as a loyal friend.
In the first verse, he talks about his dedication to his family and his willingness to do whatever it takes to help them. He references his violent tendencies by saying he will "ride that red eye like a demon," meaning he will take extreme measures to provide for his family. He also talks about robbing and scheming to make ends meet, and wonders how long it will be until his pain subsides.
In the second verse, he talks about his relationships with women and his conflicted feelings about them. He expresses his love for a particular woman and how he would go to great lengths to be with her, but at the same time, he feels frustrated with the way other women view him. He also talks about how he was affected by letters from people he cares about while he was in jail.
The overall themes of the song are loyalty, family, struggle, and perseverance. YoungBoy Never Broke Again has a unique style of storytelling that draws listeners into his world and describes his experiences in a way that is both raw and poetic.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, yeah, yeah (Oh, ohh)
An excited exclamation from the artist, emphasizing the upcoming lyrics.
I′m a real, I'm a real
Proudly declaring that he is genuine and authentic.
I′m a real good slime
Referring to himself as a 'good slime', meaning he is loyal to his group and willing to do anything for them.
I'ma ride that red eye (Red eye) like a demon
Driving and flying aggressively, with determination and fearlessness.
Stack that money 'til I can′t no more (No more)
Saving money tirelessly until he has reached his goals and is satisfied.
We be robbin′ and schemin' (On God), oh Lord
Admitting to taking part in illicit activities such as theft and planning.
How long would it be until this pain gon′ go?
Wondering how long it will take for him to feel content and free from emotional pain.
Straight from bottom, blow a bag on my bros, oh, yeah, yeah
Giving all of his money to his close friends, or 'bros', to show his loyalty and gratitude.
Just for his head, a hundred thousand, say less, I pay that
Willing to pay a large sum of money to avenge a friend or loved one, without hesitation.
Got plenty money, but I had to jump up out my bag
Although he has money and success, he is actively working to improve and rise even higher.
I stayed down lately, shawty, I'd die for you
Expressing commitment and devotion to his significant other or 'shawty'.
Fuck that shit that he be talkin′, did he ride for you?
Disregarding others who claim to be loyal, and questioning whether they have truly proven it.
I jeopardize and send my brothers 'fore to slide for you
Risking his own safety and sending his close friends to protect and defend his significant other.
And every nigga ′round me willing 'fore to die for you
Stating that all of his friends are willing to sacrifice their lives in order to protect his significant other.
Who you judgin'? I come up straight from the gutter
Challenging anyone who looks down on him because of his rough upbringing and background.
We done struggled, me and my brothers had no one but each other
Acknowledging the hardships and difficulties he has faced with his friends, and the strong bond they have because of it.
I can buy a hatchback, but can′t buy my family back, my life nothin′
Comparing the material possessions he can buy with his wealth, but realizing that he cannot bring back the ones he has lost, which makes his life feel empty.
I want my Ni back, but I'm caught up with these hoes and I′m thuggin'
Missing a close friend, but being consumed by his reckless behavior and relationships with women.
Ride foreign ride, got plenty money, but that north where I reside at
Living in a wealthy area, but still feeling an allegiance to his roots and where he comes from.
But I′d fly miles 'cross this town to see you smile
Willing to go to great lengths to make his significant other happy.
She be fans of other niggas, like this bitch wan′ be a hype man
Feeling frustrated and jealous because his significant other shows interest in other men.
But the minute I wan' be alone, she don′t like that
Feeling the tension in his relationship because he wants to be alone and focus on his own goals.
I took heed into your letters, I was locked up with no celly
Reading and understanding letters from his significant other while he was in jail, having no cellmate to talk to.
I ain't wanna be no rival with you
Not wanting to compete or be in competition with his significant other, just wanting to support and love them.
From the bottom all the way back to my section
Starting from a disadvantaged or low point, and returning to his roots in his neighborhood.
Everyday, yeah, we be steppin′
Continuously working and striving towards his goals, without stopping or resting.
Fuck chasin', I will not be through
Not giving up, even if he faces challenges or obstacles.
I'm all caught up with money, like, "Fuck this dream, it ain't nothin'"
Feeling like he has lost sight of his original dreams, and being too consumed by his wealth and success.
And fuck these hoes that don't love me, niggas don't like how I be stuntin'
Expressing disdain for women who only care about his money, and jealousy from other men who do not appreciate his showmanship.
I miss Big Dump like my granny, we still at war ′bout my cousin
Yearning for a close friend who has passed away, and being in conflict with his family over another relative.
Diggin' ′but I ain't searchin' for gold, I know I'm lookin' for somethin'
Continuously searching for something important or meaningful in his life, but not necessarily material possessions or wealth.
Yeah (Slime)
An affirmation of his loyalty to his group or gang, calling himself a 'slime'.
Writer(s): Kentrell Gaulden, Kendrell Mattox
Contributed by Amelia W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Realer3800
I got four walls to myself
Sittin' inside of here, I ain't got no bail
They just want me for to fail, they don't wanna see me win at all
Know they happy that I'm gone, I guess this shit here make them proud
My youngest daughter, she caught COVID
Now a nigga wanna change, I can bet my feelings on it
Famous but right now I'm lonely
Seem that all my hoes phony, they just want me for a name
They just want me for my money
It's stormy now but gon' be sunny
On the phone, it ain't much that I can tell you
Just hold me down and I promise I won't fail you
How I'm feeling, it ain't no one I can tell it to
Who really love me? I can say a few
Mama, I'm so sorry, I can't save myself
Grandpa, just your opinion matter, it ain't no one else
Momo, I miss your love, I been tryna find myself
Don't wanna be in jail, just tell 'em I accept the chair
I'm sorry that I ain't call
I been thinking that you with someone else
We wit' it through collect call, baby
Hoping when you hear my voice that I turn you on crazy (hold on)
Smoking dro that my celly gave me
Hoping Baby Joe done found safety
'Cause I don't wanna lose no brother, I been going crazy
Heard 10 got good news and I'm still waiting
I'm still waiting on them to free a nigga, yeah
My girl act like she don't need a nigga, yeah
Even though I'm locked up you got all my time
You don't know, inside I feel like I'm dyin'
YoungBoy driving fast, I won't crash at all
You better keep your strap or get your head took off
I'm recordin' through the jail phone I'm dead raw, dead raw
Most these niggas scared to fight, they that soft, that soft
They got me wearin' Bob Barker, wish I had on some VLONE
Prosecutors wanna hang me, they don't wanna see me home
I am not a bad person, please excuse the time I'm on
I just wanna raise my kids, they just wanna say I'm wrong
I'm sorry that I ain't call
I been thinking that you with someone else
We wit' it through collect call, baby
Hoping when you hear my voice that I turn you on crazy
Smoking dro that my celly gave me
Hoping Baby Joe done found safety
'Cause I don't wanna lose no brother, I been going crazy
Heard 10 got good news and I'm still waiting
Who made this shit? (Tay Tay made the beat)
I'm still waiting on them to free a nigga, yeah
My girl act like she don't need a nigga, yeah
Even though I'm locked up you got all my time
You don't know, inside I feel like I'm dyin'
JAY B CASH
YoungBoy doesn't just rap about riches, he raps for those in need. Respect
Desean Gunna
Nah fr bro I feel every song
EBK Ty
💯💯
Destructor Wyd
@SmhJa fr
King jones
I feel u YB I'm lock up right now and all I do is listen to this back to back 💯💪🏾
Pork Man
Hang in there Brotha
Huntor Gross
The fact that he did this through a jail phone and still killed it shows you how much talent yb got, free yb💚💚🐍
La Baby spazz
Update: he free5️⃣🖤
Huntor Gross
@La Baby spazz let’s fuckin goooooooo!!!!!! I seen that
Johny Perry
@Huntor Gross he not