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.

Fine By Time
Youngboy Never Broke Again Lyrics

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(This Vade on the keys)
It's YoungBoy, nigga
Lil Top, what up?
Ay, I'm still on that same shit, yeah
Free D-Dawg, nigga
I ain't tryna lose nothin', you heard me? I got it on me

Same nigga from the trenches, never changed up

We steady killin' 'cause these niggas tryna frame us
Came from the bottom, Northside, baby, I done came up
Fuck throwin' that money in the air, I throw my gang up
She ain't feelin' like she wrong
When I saw she'll cross me, I damn near lost my mind
I gave 'em trust when I saw hate in front my eyes
God, tell me if it's love, got me blind
Or tell me if it be this glizzy, steady spittin' out fire
I'm still fresh up out of prison, got another charge
Rich nigga, probably be convicted on another count
I keep it goin' up with three million and it's goin' high
I do my dance while Big Dump watchin' from the sky
And I be feelin' like I'm dope, I don't realize
That I ain't wait for no dependent that don't love a slime
Don't give a fuck 'bout who you with 'cause she forever mine

Pain gon' float (pain gon' float, it's on you if you gon' ever let it go)
Time gon' go (time gon' go, just remember, don't you ever let 'em take your soul)
Love move slow (slow)
All this money, never took the pain from a nigga
How I feel, they'll never know (never know)
Niggas tryna take my life, keep a pole (keep a pole)
All these drugs don't make it right, no (oh)

Testify and we gon' slang that iron at the other side
We blow them bitches back to back, ay, whatcha on (whatcha on)
Quick to pick up when that murder call my phone, yeah (brr brr)
Give me a rush, I'm tryna bust a nigga dome
Grew from ambition, my pocket filled with them Benj's
I'm ridin' around with the glizzy, pussy, come run up on that chrome
My grandpa fucked me up, he was walkin' out my home
He told me for to watch myself, and keep my gun around
This nigga touched me to the heart, plenty battles I done fought
Don't move in daylight when it's dark, we at your top with them darts
This brand new Draco that I got, it hit and blow out your heart
I go by YoungBoy, but I always been Lil Top from the start
I got these bitches in my crib tryna fuck in the Royce
And I don't even know who she is, what she want me for?
It ain't no actin' how I'm actin', she realize I'm a thug
She know that I'll put this dick on her, includin' her girl
But how you feelin'? I been still dealin' with my pain
Still sending' money to these dogs, free 'em out them chains
Can't be around 'em, but I'm still thuggin' with my mains
It's a dirty game, it's just so slimy, it'll never change

Pain gon' float (pain gon' float, it's on you if you gon' ever let it go)
Time gon' go (time gon' go, just remember, don't you ever let 'em take your soul)
Love move slow (slow)
All this money, never took the pain from a nigga
How I feel, they'll never know (never know)
Niggas tryna take my life, keep a pole (keep a pole)
All these drugs don't make it right, no (oh)

All these drugs don't make it right, no
I've been fightin' for my life, keep a pole
At the crib, bitches wanna fuck me in the Rolls
And I don't even know who she is or what she wants
Ain't understandin' how I feel, I been down
But that don't matter, what matter I'm bein' strong

I go to Marshall, what matters? Ayy, whatcha on?
Feelin' like no more that I can't touch you through my songs

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of YoungBoy Never Broke Again's song, Fine By Time, reveal his struggle with pain, betrayal, and the temptations of fame. He starts by introducing himself as the same person he was before fame and fortune, and emphasizes his loyalty to his friends, even going as far as saying he has a weapon on him to protect himself and his belongings. Then he goes on to detail how he feels framed, and how success has not made him forget his roots. Despite that, he's facing betrayals from people he trusted, and he's starting to question if the love he's receiving is genuine. He contemplates his life and how he's been moving, and if he's really 'dope' or blinded by his success. YoungBoy continues to lament the fact that money can't take away the pain he's feeling, or stop people from trying to kill him, and concludes that drug abuse is not the solution.

In the second verse, YoungBoy raps about coping with the pain by staying armed and following his Granddad's advice to be vigilant and protect himself by any means necessary. He raps about his ambition and how his grandfather's words inspired him to build his wealth. He reflects on his younger years, takes pride in his success, and the new people and situations that come with it, despite his deep-seated pain. However, he insists that even though his lifestyle has changed, his loyalty to his friends remains the same, and he constantly sends them money despite them being incarcerated. The song ends with YoungBoy insisting that all these drugs don't make things right and that no one can understand his pain.

The song's title, "Fine By Time," is similar to the phrase "time heals all wounds," although in this case, it seems to suggest that YoungBoy's pain management system is time-dependent, and he'll be healed in due time as he emphasizes in the chorus that time will go, and the pain will float on.

Line by Line Meaning

Same nigga from the trenches, never changed up
I'm still the same guy who grew up in poverty and violence; I haven't lost touch with my roots.

We steady killin' 'cause these niggas tryna frame us
I'm always on the lookout because people are trying to trap and harm me.

Came from the bottom, Northside, baby, I done came up
I'm proud of my rise from a difficult upbringing in North Baton Rouge.

Fuck throwin' that money in the air, I throw my gang up
Instead of showing off my wealth, I represent my loyal crew.

She ain't feelin' like she wrong
She's not showing any remorse for betraying me.

When I saw she'll cross me, I damn near lost my mind
When I realized she would betray me, I was almost driven insane.

I gave 'em trust when I saw hate in front my eyes
I gave people my trust even though I could sense their hostility.

God, tell me if it's love, got me blind
I'm questioning whether my feelings for someone are genuine or if they are clouding my judgment.

Or tell me if it be this glizzy, steady spittin' out fire
I'm unsure if I'm relying on my gun too much and it's controlling me.

I'm still fresh up out of prison, got another charge
I recently came out of jail, but I'm already facing new legal problems.

Rich nigga, probably be convicted on another count
Even though I'm wealthy now, I'm likely going to be found guilty of another crime.

I keep it goin' up with three million and it's goin' high
I keep earning and accumulating money, and my wealth keeps rising.

I do my dance while Big Dump watchin' from the sky
I celebrate my success even though I know my deceased friends are watching from heaven.

And I be feelin' like I'm dope, I don't realize
I'm convinced that I'm awesome, and I'm unaware of my own delusion.

That I ain't wait for no dependent that don't love a slime
I refuse to rely on an untrustworthy partner who doesn't support me.

Don't give a fuck 'bout who you with 'cause she forever mine
I don't care if you're seeing someone else because I consider you mine.

Pain gon' float (pain gon' float, it's on you if you gon' ever let it go)
Your pain will stay with you forever unless you decide to move on.

Time gon' go (time gon' go, just remember, don't you ever let 'em take your soul)
Time will pass no matter what, but don't let anyone rob you of your spirit.

Love move slow (slow)
It takes time to develop real love.

All this money, never took the pain from a nigga
Having money hasn't erased the suffering I've experienced.

How I feel, they'll never know (never know)
No one can understand my emotions like I do.

Niggas tryna take my life, keep a pole (keep a pole)
People are trying to kill me, so I always carry a firearm.

All these drugs don't make it right, no (oh)
Using drugs doesn't make anything better.

Testify and we gon' slang that iron at the other side
If someone testifies against us, we will retaliate with gun violence.

We blow them bitches back to back, ay, whatcha on (whatcha on)
We eliminate our opponents one by one, don't you know?

Quick to pick up when that murder call my phone, yeah (brr brr)
I immediately answer when I receive word of a murder.

Give me a rush, I'm tryna bust a nigga dome
I get a thrill out of violently attacking someone.

Grew from ambition, my pocket filled with them Benj's
My desire to succeed has led to great riches.

I'm ridin' around with the glizzy, pussy, come run up on that chrome
I always carry my gun, so if someone wants to confront me, they better be ready for a deadly outcome.

My grandpa fucked me up, he was walkin' out my home
My grandfather gave me some valuable but hard-to-hear advice as he left my house.

This nigga touched me to the heart, plenty battles I done fought
My grandfather's words deeply affected me because I've overcome many challenges.

Don't move in daylight when it's dark, we at your top with them darts
Don't assume you're safe just because it's daytime; we'll come for you whenever.

This brand new Draco that I got, it hit and blow out your heart
I have a new, powerful gun that can easily kill someone.

I go by YoungBoy, but I always been Lil Top from the start
My nickname has been Lil Top since I was young, even though I now go by YoungBoy.

I got these bitches in my crib tryna fuck in the Royce
I have women at my house who are eager to have sex in my luxury car.

And I don't even know who she is, what she want me for?
I'm not even sure who this woman is or why she's interested in me.

It ain't no actin' how I'm actin', she realize I'm a thug
I'm not pretending to be someone I'm not; she knows I'm a dangerous criminal.

She know that I'll put this dick on her, includin' her girl
She knows I'm willing to have sex with her and her friends.

But how you feelin'? I been still dealin' with my pain
How do you feel? I'm still struggling with my emotional turmoil.

Still sending' money to these dogs, free 'em out them chains
I'm still supporting my friends who are in jail and hoping they can be released.

Can't be around 'em, but I'm still thuggin' with my mains
I can't physically be with my crew because we're separated, but I'm still loyal to them.

It's a dirty game, it's just so slimy, it'll never change
The world of gangs and crime is a messed-up, deceitful place that will never improve.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Boonpetch, Kentrell Gaulden

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