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.
Baddest Thing
Youngboy Never Broke Again Lyrics
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Ooh, my shorty, oh, oh
Gettin' high, totin' that iron every time that we ride
And you know, you know
You the baddest thing I seen in a while
Ooh, my shorty, oh, she, oh
Oh, oh, oh, and she mine
In the dead end posted with that gang, totin' on that iron
And I'm bound to leave any nigga dead if they ain't mine
And I jumped off the porch like
Killed Dave when he was sixteen, I do the reaping
I say murder, Blood, and throw big B's
Hit the block and blow the curb up, Youngboy MJ, I got on six rings
Six headshots for the coroners, tell 'em that we ain't use no beam
Tell them fuck niggas they don't know me
I know for a fact she don't know her nigga, but she know me and she on me
Steady askin' like, "Can you take me home?"
Tell somebody anything I want, yeah
H-O-L-D, huh, hold on me, yeah
D-I-E, I've been needin' some peace
Uh, uh, drink on lean 'til I can barely breathe
Bae, your head ain't workin', nah, I need fire to sleep
Louis V bag made by Virgil, fuck nigga tried charging me sixty G's
Twenty-five for the duffle bag
Nigga still countin' bands, baby, don't count on me
Maybach ain't come with curtains, without tint
Niggas still ain't seein' me
Real gas bags, that's all I chief
Two steps back, get off of me
I've been up, yeah, all cheese
I paid cash for that factory
Hitmen, they be after me
12 tryna capture me
Bitches plannin' on trappin' me
Fake rappers plannin' on blastin' me
For bro, you get assassin free
Get blicked up, you try hackin' me, yeah
H-O-L-D, huh, hold on me, yeah
D-I-E, I've been needin' some peace
Bae, your head ain't workin', nah, I need fire to sleep
Louis V bag made by Virgil, fuck nigga tried charging me sixty G's
You the baddest I done seen in a while
Ooh, my shorty, oh, oh
Gettin' high, totin' that iron every time that we ride
And you know, you know
You the baddest thing I seen in a while
Ooh, my shorty, oh, she, oh
Killed Dave when he was sixteen, I do the reaping
I say murder, Blood, and throw big B's
Hit the block and blow the curb up, Youngboy MJ, I got on six rings
Six headshots for the coroners, tell 'em that we ain't use no beam
(EarDrummers)
(Mike WiLL Made-It)
(That money go for Myles)
The song "Baddest Thing" by YoungBoy Never Broke Again is an ode to his love interest, who he deems the baddest thing he has seen in a while. He emphasizes her toughness by mentioning how she totes iron (a gun) every time they ride. He also mentions his love for her by stating that he would buy her anything to ease her mind. YoungBoy also boasts about his own toughness and gang affiliations, claiming that he is bound to leave any person dead if they are not his. YoungBoy even reminisces about killing someone named Dave when he was only sixteen years old, emphasizing his brutality and his willingness to do whatever it takes to protect those he deems his own. As the song progresses, YoungBoy boasts about his wealth and his ability to pay cash for anything he wants, from a Louis V bag made by Virgil to a whole factory.
Despite the lyrics' violent nature, the song's catchy beat and YoungBoy's unique flow make for an enjoyable listen. The simplistic chorus, "You the baddest thing I seen in a while, ooh my shorty, oh she, oh," emphasizes the love story behind the song and the enduring nature of their affection. The song overall is a message to his love interest, boasting about his toughness, wealth and love for her.
Line by Line Meaning
You the baddest I done seen in a while
You are the most captivating person I have met in a long time
Ooh, my shorty, oh, oh
My sweetheart, my significant other
Gettin' high, totin' that iron every time that we ride
Carrying a gun whenever we travel and getting high
And you know, you know
And it is evident
I swear to buy her anything to ease her mind
I will buy her anything to make her happy
In the dead end posted with that gang, totin' on that iron
Hanging out with the gang in a dangerous area, carrying a firearm
And I'm bound to leave any nigga dead if they ain't mine
I am determined to kill anyone who poses a threat to me or mine
And I jumped off the porch like
And I grew up quickly in my rough environment
Killed Dave when he was sixteen, I do the reaping
I killed someone named Dave when I was just sixteen years old
I say murder, Blood, and throw big B's
I am involved in gang activity and use gang signs
Hit the block and blow the curb up, Youngboy MJ, I got on six rings
I show off my wealth and flaunt my success in the streets
Six headshots for the coroners, tell 'em that we ain't use no beam
I killed six people with headshots and there were no lasers used on the guns
Tell them fuck niggas they don't know me
Those people who criticize me do not really know me
I know for a fact she don't know her nigga, but she know me and she on me
I know that she does not really know her boyfriend, but she is attracted to me
Steady askin' like, "Can you take me home?"
She consistently asks me to take her to her house
H-O-L-D, huh, hold on me, yeah
She has a powerful effect on me and I cannot let go
D-I-E, I've been needin' some peace
I have been desiring rest and tranquility, possibly even death
Louis V bag made by Virgil, fuck nigga tried charging me sixty G's
I have an expensive bag made by Virgil Abloh, and someone unsuccessfully tried to overcharge me for it
Twenty-five for the duffle bag
I paid $25,000 for a duffel bag
Nigga still countin' bands, baby, don't count on me
I am still earning a lot of money, but do not rely on me
Maybach ain't come with curtains, without tint
My Maybach car does not have curtains, but it does have tinted windows
Niggas still ain't seein' me
People are still not recognizing or acknowledging my success
Real gas bags, that's all I chief
I smoke high-quality marijuana
Two steps back, get off of me
People who are not helping me advance in life should step back and leave me alone
I've been up, yeah, all cheese
I have been successful and have earned a lot of money
I paid cash for that factory
I used my own money to purchase a factory
Hitmen, they be after me
There are people who are targeting me for assassination
12 tryna capture me
Police are trying to arrest me
Bitches plannin' on trappin' me
Women are trying to deceive me and trap me
Fake rappers plannin' on blastin' me
Other rappers who are not authentic are planning to negatively affect my career
For bro, you get assassin free
For my friends, there is no charge for me to kill someone who is trying to harm them
Get blicked up, you try hackin' me, yeah
If you attempt to hack me or access my information illegally, I will retaliate with violence
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kentrell Deshawn Gaulden
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Isaiah Thompson
*”killed Dave (his friend from back in BR)when he was 16” Apple Music and genius got it wrong nevertheless dope vid brother
CLB CAM
I came back just to post this comment but you beat me to it good work brother 🤝
ameire harris
Bra I thought I was tripping I been saying killed Dave when. He was 16 I keep checking lyrics it’s sum else
Isaiah Thompson
@UCvjN5-FVCdGoQaq_TSvCkjA I didn’t say YB did it that’s common knowledge he didn’t do it dummy
Get_Bandz
Only real fans understood right away he said “ killed Dave when he was 16 “
Come on bruh get that shit right Apple Music even got it right
Niterria Grant
🔥🔥
ItsZoeZoe
Best song on the albums
Underrated ?
All yb songs the best yb da goat yb the best rapper yb better than every rapper yb the greatest rapper of all time free Kentrell da fast way 💚🐍❤️🖤💪🏾💪🏾
SPF laherty85
@David Lee u high
Jesus Lara Sanchez
Trippin