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 โ38 Baby.โ
Shortly after the success of โ38 Babyโ 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 โUntouchableโ which is one of his biggest hits to date. Following the release of โUntouchable,โ YoungBoy released AI YoungBoy on August 4, 2017.
Later on, in 2017 YoungBoy ended the year by dropping Ainโt 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 โDrawing Symbols,โ โLil Top,โ โHouse Arrest Tingzโ and โAroundโ. 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, YoungBoyโs team released the rapperโs 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 โBring The Hook,โ and โFish Scale.โ These songs would soon appear on YoungBoyโs 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 Durkโs โAHHH HA,โ to YoungBoyโs โI Hate YoungBoyโ โ both regarding the death of King Von.
Following his hastily start to 2022, YoungBoy would partner up with DaBaby to present the duoโs joint mixtape, BETTER THAN YOU in March. The mixtape would later peak at #10 on the Billboard 200, this would mark YoungBoyโs 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 YoungBoyโs 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 Maโ I Got A Family.
Through Billboard, on October 24, 2022, it was announced that following YoungBoyโs departure from Atlantic Records, beginning 2023, he would release music under a joint venture deal between his own Never Broke Again and Motown Records.
Bout My Business
Youngboy Never Broke Again Lyrics
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Pawpaw
Huh?
Whatchu doin'?
I'm just tryna watch TV, TV watches me
Whole lotta nothin'
I miss you
I miss you too, man
Yeah, I'll see you there
I'ma be there, when is it? On the twenty-eighth or twenty-sixth?
It's one of them days, I'ma make sure you know
I love you, though, I was tryna make sure I talk to you
Okay, I'm glad you called, man, glad you called
I love you, Pawpaw
I love you too
Slime
Alright, man
I just bought a brand-new bezel
For to make the hard times look pretty
And I came up straight up from the block
I watched my grandpa save pennies
I wish my grandma was right here standin' on side of me
Had to go through sad times to get it
And I know my son's gon' be aight, we all gon' be aight
'Cause I came 'bout my business
Let go my past, I'm movin' on, everything new, ain't nothin' old
Put in just way too many costs, and I just bought myself a home
I still can't think why anybody would just leave me
Pistol sparkin', tryna just leave pussies out where I see
How the fuck you want me, but you hide me?
I'ma head home 'cause now you way up out a molly
Would get you tatted so just like her, you'll stand on side me
Dreams through the storm, I hope a smile always what kind see
Feel to see your greatness once they blind me
And that nigga must ain't poppin' it off, you talkin' that shit on Twitter
I'ma stay my dog ass in my ways, steady screamin', "Fuck a nigga"
My mama cars ain't never had AC ever since I was little
Thank God every card I got in my pocket hold at least one million
I just bought a brand-new bezel
For to make the hard times look pretty (talk to 'em)
And I came up straight up from the block
I watched my grandpa save pennies
I wish my grandma was right here standin' on side of me
Had to go through sad times to get it
And I know my son's gon' be aight, we all gon' be aight
'Cause I came 'bout my business
You see, I'm always with Kentrell, but I rep behind the scenes
I love my baby boy, he the wind beneath my wings
CT Lee and lil' Kendell, man, he give them anything
See, your star up in the sky, but see, our star, she on our team
I'm sleepin' through the day because I'm livin' out my dream
And my mama on his side, she the angel on the scene
He goin' to the top because he win by any means
He married to this shit, he bought hismelf a wedding ring
I just bought a brand-new bezel
For to make the hard times look pretty
And I came up straight up from the block
I watched my grandpa save pennies
I wish my grandma was right here standin' on side of me
Had to go through sad times to get it
And I know my son's gon' be aight, we all gon' be aight
'Cause I came 'bout my business
The song "Bout My Business" by YoungBoy Never Broke Again is a reflective song where the rapper gives insights about his struggles and how he came to be successful in the music industry. The song begins with a phone conversation with YoungBoy's grandfather where he expresses his love for him and how excited he is to perform in Southern. The lyrics then go on to talk about his recent success, the struggles he has faced, and the hurdles he had to overcome to achieve his dreams. YoungBoy reflects on his past, stating that he is moving forward and is focused on his future, which is portrayed in the line "Let go my past, I'm movin' on, everything new, ain't nothing old."
The rapper also talks about his family, expressing his love for his son and the important role his mother plays in his life. He acknowledges the struggles his grandparents faced and how they saved pennies to make ends meet. YoungBoy shows appreciates his family and attributes his success to his hard work and determination. He declares that he came about his business and that his son and family will be alright, as he is focused on his goals and is determined to succeed.
In general, the song provides an insight into YoungBoy's life, his struggles, and the determination he had to put in to become the successful artist he is today. It exhibits his love for his family and declares his commitment to his dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello?
Youngboy answers the phone.
Pawpaw
Youngboy greets his grandfather.
Huh?
Youngboy asks his grandfather what he is doing.
Whatchu doin'?
A rephrased version of the previous line.
I'm just tryna watch TV, TV watches me
Youngboy's grandfather is watching TV.
Whole lotta nothin'
The grandfather says he is not doing much.
I miss you
Youngboy expresses his affection to his grandfather.
I miss you too, man
The grandfather reciprocates Youngboy's expression of love.
Aren't you supposed to be comin' to, um, Southern, for a concert now?
Youngboy's grandfather reminds him of a concert he is supposed to perform.
Yeah, I'll see you there
Youngboy assures his grandfather that he will be at the concert.
I'ma be there, when is it? On the twenty-eighth or twenty-sixth?
Youngboy asks his grandfather about the date of the concert.
It's one of them days, I'ma make sure you know
The grandfather doesn't know the exact date but promises to inform Youngboy.
I love you, though, I was tryna make sure I talk to you
Youngboy reaffirms his love for his grandfather and the reason for the call.
Okay, I'm glad you called, man, glad you called
Youngboy's grandfather is happy to hear from him.
I love you, Pawpaw
Youngboy expresses his love for his grandfather one more time.
I love you too
The grandfather reciprocates Youngboy's expression of love.
Slime
A slang term used to show friendship or kinship.
Alright, man
Youngboy ends the call with his grandfather.
I just bought a brand-new bezel
Youngboy bought a new watch.
For to make the hard times look pretty
He bought the watch to make himself feel better.
And I came up straight up from the block
Youngboy came up from the streets.
I watched my grandpa save pennies
Youngboy's grandfather taught him the value of saving money.
I wish my grandma was right here standin' on side of me
Youngboy misses his grandmother.
Had to go through sad times to get it
Youngboy went through tough experiences, but he succeeded.
And I know my son's gon' be aight, we all gon' be aight
Youngboy is confident that his son and family will be okay.
'Cause I came 'bout my business
Youngboy succeeded because he was focused on his goals.
Let go my past, I'm movin' on, everything new, ain't nothin' old
Youngboy is leaving his negative past behind and focusing on the positive.
Put in just way too many costs, and I just bought myself a home
Youngboy spent a lot of money and bought himself a house.
I still can't think why anybody would just leave me
Youngboy is upset that someone betrayed or abandoned him.
Pistol sparkin', tryna just leave pussies out where I see
Youngboy is ready to defend himself against any threats.
How the fuck you want me, but you hide me?
Youngboy questions why some people secretly support him.
I'ma head home 'cause now you way up out a molly
Youngboy is going home because someone is no longer taking drugs.
Would get you tatted so just like her, you'll stand on side me
Youngboy wants to get someone's name tattooed on him as a sign of loyalty.
Dreams through the storm, I hope a smile always what kind see
Youngboy hopes his fans will continue to see him positively despite his struggles.
Feel to see your greatness once they blind me
Youngboy's fans will recognize his greatness even if he can't see it himself.
And that nigga must ain't poppin' it off, you talkin' that shit on Twitter
Someone is talking negatively about Youngboy on Twitter.
I'ma stay my dog ass in my ways, steady screamin', 'Fuck a nigga'
Youngboy is going to stay true to himself and ignore the haters.
My mama cars ain't never had AC ever since I was little
Youngboy's mother's cars never had air conditioning when he was growing up.
Thank God every card I got in my pocket hold at least one million
Youngboy is grateful for his success and wealth.
You see, I'm always with Kentrell, but I rep behind the scenes
Youngboy is always with his alter ego, Kentrell, but he prefers to stay out of the spotlight.
I love my baby boy, he the wind beneath my wings
Youngboy's son is his motivation.
CT Lee and lil' Kendell, man, he give them anything
Youngboy takes care of his family.
See, your star up in the sky, but see, our star, she on our team
Youngboy's family is his support and motivation.
I'm sleepin' through the day because I'm livin' out my dream
Youngboy is able to rest during the day because he is living his dream.
And my mama on his side, she the angel on the scene
Youngboy's mother is like an angel to him.
He goin' to the top because he win by any means
Youngboy is determined to succeed no matter what it takes.
He married to this shit, he bought hismelf a wedding ring
Youngboy is committed to his craft and has invested a lot in it like a marriage.
Lyrics ยฉ Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kentrell Deshawn Gaulden, Sherhonda Gaulden, David Boonpetch
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@NbaYoungBoy
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@moniemon9347
YoungBoy Never Broke Again first
@Zaliyahhall
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@truly-tre-6679
Wsp yb
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@traymiller7116
damn he already put it on all platforms ๐ฅ
@scrub7325
Itโs very sad that he had to see his grandpa say penis, itโs very sad and makes me get emotional. Itโs very inspirational that he managed to overcome the situation and feel better and overcome his trauma. God bless Youngboy
@bruhbrah3961
Wtf ๐๐
@Abdul-nf2wy
so you a comedian huh
@ayeeshaapplewhaite2045
he said pennies