Kentrell DeSean Gaulden (born October 20, 1999), better known by his stage … Read Full Bio ↴Kentrell DeSean Gaulden (born October 20, 1999), better known by his stage name YoungBoy Never Broke Again (aka NBA YoungBoy), is a Baton Rouge, LA rapper.

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.

Big Talk
Youngboy Never Broke Again Lyrics

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What up, Rippah?

I come from posted on the block with them hot boys
Seven of us ridin' on a bike, totin' them fire rods
I smoke a show, man, how the city make the powder?
Von showed me never go to sleep, he press all the cards
Bitch, what it is? We can talk about it
Skinny nigga, pockets thick, my bitch got a wide body

Hoppin' off the jet and I got twenty racks in every pocket
Cross get set on fire, niggas die if you try to stop me
Jail cells, I was only 12, gettin' put in them
Hood hoes tryna come up off you, I grew up with them
Snake niggas, straight up hatin' niggas, bitch, I run with them
Fuck niggas with that sneak dissin', I ain't hearin' them
Hold on, now let me turn up on a ho
Your favorite rapper rattin' on the low
Hundred shots in that cutter, we got that Chevy sittin' low
And my youngins, they reckless, blow all the hinges off your door
Shoot that forty twenty times, they gon' start callin' one time
And I remember one time, I think it was in '09
And I couldn't seem to stop cryin', mama put me on medics
And I never took real and real killer, unapologetic
Bitch, and we forever steppin', hit a nigga with that fire
Boomer really slang that iron, behind it I caught bodies raw
Let me talk my shit, matter fact, check out my Diddy Bop
You all steady runnin' wild, fifty in that forty Glock, c'mon

Old niggas on that old shit, it's a young nigga time
A bigger picture, bigger difference, it's a young nigga rhyme
Head over water, he say all he do is step with that iron
Catch that nigga slippin', knock his heart from out his chest with that iron
Big boss, that lil' nigga with that big talk
Cutter got a big spark, Lil b'll let that stick off
Plus half of these niggas, I could tell you what your bitch 'bout
Richer than your daddy, with my moms in a big house

Young nigga pull up with them shooters and I fooled you
I won't ever let these niggas get me, that's a no-no
High definition, VVS's, on my son, ho
What is shit you could do that hurt me when I'm done, ho?
Tryna bust a nigga head, and I'm like, "Yes, sir, yes, sir"
Got some shit up in my trunk'll rip a nigga's vest up
Shawty tryna fuck a nigga, she want me to bless her
Cousin killed by Fat Phil, she don't know we stretched him
Gave some molly to that bitch, now she wanna do somethin'
Couldn't rep that violence with the thirty, youngin tryna shoot somethin'
Out on Holly, past 130, bitch, we tryna move somethin'
In the morning, was flashin' early, I was goin' through somethin'

Old niggas on that old shit, it's a young nigga time
A bigger picture, bigger difference, it's a young nigga rhyme
Head over water, he say all he do is step with that iron
Catch that nigga slippin', knock his heart from out his chest with that iron
Big boss, that lil' nigga with that big talk
Cutter got a big spark, Lil B'll let that stick off

Plus half of these niggas, I could tell you what your bitch 'bout
Richer than your daddy, with my moms in a big house

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to YoungBoy Never Broke Again's song Big Talk are about the rapper's experiences growing up on the streets, dealing with violence and betrayal, and making it big despite the odds stacked against him. He reminisces about his past, where he rode with seven other boys on a bike while carrying guns, had to deal with jealous and deceitful people, and spent time in jail at a young age. He also talks about the dangers of his current lifestyle, with young men who are reckless and quick to resort to violence. Despite all of that, YoungBoy is confident and unapologetic, with "big talk" and a "big spark" to match.

The lyrics also touch on some of the rapper's more personal struggles, such as his mental health and family life. He refers to his mother putting him on medication to help him deal with his emotions, and how he became unapologetic and a "real killer" as a result. He also mentions his wealthy lifestyle and how it surpasses that of his father. Overall, the song is a powerful statement of YoungBoy's strength and determination to succeed despite his difficult past.

Line by Line Meaning

What up, Rippah?
YoungBoy greets his friend Rippah at the beginning of the song.

I come from posted on the block with them hot boys
YoungBoy grew up in the area with gang members, commonly referred to as hot boys.

Seven of us ridin' on a bike, totin' them fire rods
YoungBoy and his friends used to ride bikes together, carrying guns with them.

I smoke a show, man, how the city make the powder?
YoungBoy is questioning how people in the city are able to make drugs so easily.

Von showed me never go to sleep, he press all the cards
YoungBoy's friend Von taught him to always be alert and careful because things can change quickly.

Bitch, what it is? We can talk about it
YoungBoy is confronting someone and asking them to have a conversation about the problem they have with each other.

Skinny nigga, pockets thick, my bitch got a wide body
YoungBoy may be thin, but he has a lot of money. His girlfriend is curvy.

Hoppin' off the jet and I got twenty racks in every pocket
YoungBoy is wealthy and carries a lot of cash with him.

Cross get set on fire, niggas die if you try to stop me
YoungBoy is saying that anyone who tries to stand in his way will not succeed and may even get hurt.

Jail cells, I was only 12, gettin' put in them
YoungBoy was put in jail at a very young age.

Hood hoes tryna come up off you, I grew up with them
YoungBoy grew up around women who would try to use him for his money or fame.

Snake niggas, straight up hatin' niggas, bitch, I run with them
YoungBoy acknowledges that some of his close associates are untrustworthy and full of hate.

Fuck niggas with that sneak dissin', I ain't hearin' them
YoungBoy doesn't have time for people who talk behind his back or subtly insult him.

Hold on, now let me turn up on a ho
YoungBoy is about to react angrily towards someone.

Your favorite rapper rattin' on the low
YoungBoy is calling out rappers who are snitching on others secretly.

Hundred shots in that cutter, we got that Chevy sittin' low
YoungBoy has a loaded gun and is driving a car that sits low to the ground.

And my youngins, they reckless, blow all the hinges off your door
YoungBoy's younger associates are violent and destructive, willing to cause a lot of damage.

Shoot that forty twenty times, they gon' start callin' one time
If YoungBoy and his friends shoot their gun a lot, the police will eventually arrive.

And I remember one time, I think it was in '09
YoungBoy is reflecting on something from his past, possibly a traumatic event.

And I couldn't seem to stop cryin', mama put me on medics
YoungBoy was so upset that his mother had to give him medication to calm down.

And I never took real and real killer, unapologetic
YoungBoy has done things in his life that would be considered violent or immoral, and he does not feel remorseful.

Bitch, and we forever steppin', hit a nigga with that fire
YoungBoy and his associates will always be violent and are willing to use firearms.

Boomer really slang that iron, behind it I caught bodies raw
YoungBoy's friend Boomer is known for carrying a gun and has killed people with it.

Let me talk my shit, matter fact, check out my Diddy Bop
YoungBoy is bragging and wants people to watch him dance in a flashy way.

You all steady runnin' wild, fifty in that forty Glock, c'mon
YoungBoy is challenging others to confront him with a gun, as he is prepared to do so himself.

Old niggas on that old shit, it's a young nigga time
YoungBoy is saying that the younger generation is now in control and making new rules of their own.

A bigger picture, bigger difference, it's a young nigga rhyme
YoungBoy's music is representative of a new era and has a different focus compared to older music.

Head over water, he say all he do is step with that iron
YoungBoy and his friends are always prepared to use their firearms.

Catch that nigga slippin', knock his heart from out his chest with that iron
If someone is caught off guard, YoungBoy and his associates will shoot them without hesitation.

Big boss, that lil' nigga with that big talk
YoungBoy may be young, but he acts like a leader and talks confidently.

Cutter got a big spark, Lil B'll let that stick off
YoungBoy's weapon of choice, a cutter, can cause a lot of damage.

Plus half of these niggas, I could tell you what your bitch 'bout
YoungBoy knows a lot of people's secrets, especially regarding infidelity.

Richer than your daddy, with my moms in a big house
YoungBoy is successful and has been able to provide for his family, living in a large home.

Young nigga pull up with them shooters and I fooled you
YoungBoy and his friends have weapons and are not to be underestimated.

I won't ever let these niggas get me, that's a no-no
YoungBoy is committed to protecting himself and will not let others harm him.

High definition, VVS's, on my son, ho
YoungBoy's jewelry is of high quality and expensive.

What is shit you could do that hurt me when I'm done, ho?
YoungBoy is confident and feels that he cannot be hurt or stopped.

Tryna bust a nigga head, and I'm like, 'Yes, sir, yes, sir'
YoungBoy is willing to violently attack someone who is threatening him or his associates.

Got some shit up in my trunk'll rip a nigga's vest up
YoungBoy has powerful weapons in his car that can penetrate body armor.

Shawty tryna fuck a nigga, she want me to bless her
A woman is trying to have sex with YoungBoy, possibly hoping for a financial or social benefit.

Cousin killed by Fat Phil, she don't know we stretched him
YoungBoy's cousin was killed by someone named Fat Phil, but YoungBoy and his associates were responsible for that person's death.

Gave some molly to that bitch, now she wanna do somethin'
YoungBoy gave a woman drugs, which has made her act a certain way towards him.

Couldn't rep that violence with the thirty, youngin tryna shoot somethin'
Someone is not able to keep up with YoungBoy's high level of violence and aggression.

Out on Holly, past 130, bitch, we tryna move somethin'
YoungBoy and his associates are driving fast down a street named Holly, possibly to get to a destination quickly.

In the morning, was flashin' early, I was goin' through somethin'
YoungBoy is experiencing emotional turmoil or stress early in the morning.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kentrell Deshawn Gaulden

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