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.
Gangsta Fever
Youngboy Never Broke Again Lyrics
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I'ma gangsta, that bitch dead, I like it like that right there
Yeah
I speak the truth, I don't wanna be with no one else
If I say "fuckin' around was worth it"
Even though I ain't perfect, it'll be a lie
Stand-up guy, never sit quiet, I could say I always tried
Electric Slide, chopper spit static when we let off fire
Been livin' wild, killers outside while I'm standin' up in trial
I ain't choosin' sides, don't come outside, he know that shit was foul
She a ride-or-die, she could've left and she ain't leave my side
On the road somewhere all alone
But my mind and my head, it ain't there, baby
Off the pills, I just need to relax, baby
Insecure about myself, oh
I just want to know why I can't
Seem to secure your love
Real gangsters in disguise
They wonder why, slime
I, oh, oh, oh
Think I'm better off by myself
Think I'm gettin' the gangster fever
Oh, think I'm gettin' the gangster fever
Them niggas playin', got my money now, bitch, it's 'bout time
(Bow, bow, bow, bow, bow)
Back to back, bitch, what up now?
Made nigga got plenty figures, what I wouldn't do for my child
Painted that image like I ain't shit, but I'ma burn it up now
I gotta show this hoe now, bitch, I ain't playin'
Same niggas talk that shit, they don't know nothin' 'bout bein' a man
I been misused, I been mistreated, what the fuck they don't understand?
But they show sympathy for somebody who ain't got no dick inside they pants
Think like a man
On the road somewhere all alone
But my mind and my head, it ain't there, baby
Off the pills, I just need to relax, baby
Insecure about myself, oh
I just want to know why I can't
Seem to secure your love
Real gangsters in disguise
They wonder why, slime
I, oh, oh, oh
Think I'm better off by myself
Think I'm gettin' the gangster fever
Oh, think I'm gettin' the gangster fever
I, oh, oh, oh
Think I'm better off by myself
Think I'm gettin' the gangster fever
Oh, think I'm gettin' the gangster fever
The lyrics of YoungBoy Never Broke Again's song Gangsta Fever describe the internal struggles and conflicts of being a gangster. The first few lines of the song talk about how the rapper likes it when a bitch is dead, indicating his acceptance of violence as part of the gangster lifestyle. He also asserts himself as a gangsta, someone tough and brutal. In the following lines, he talks about his desire to be truthful but also acknowledges his imperfection. He mentions being a stand-up guy, always trying to do what's right, but now he wants to be alone, which puzzles those around him.
The chorus of the song highlights the rapper's feelings of insecurity and loneliness. He is on the road alone, feeling disconnected from the rest of the world. He talks about needing to relax, hinting that he may use pills to deal with his anxiety. He is insecure about himself and his ability to secure the love of others, and wonders if he is better off alone. These feelings are intensified by the "gangsta fever" that he seems to be experiencing, something that seems to be pulling him deeper into the world of gang culture.
The second verse expands on the rapper's struggles. He describes how he has been mistreated and misused, but feels like nobody understands. He talks about the double standards placed on men and women, with men expected to behave a certain way to be considered "manly." The rapper also expresses his frustration with people who sympathize with individuals who do not have a penis, which may be a reference to transgender individuals.
Overall, Gangsta Fever portrays the complexities of the gangster lifestyle, including the internal conflicts that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't like that
I'm a gangsta, and I don't like to be messed with.
I'ma gangsta, that bitch dead, I like it like that right there
I'm a real gangsta, and I don't play games with anyone. If someone crosses me, they may end up dead, but that's just the way things are.
Yeah
That's just how it is, no need to say more.
I speak the truth, I don't wanna be with no one else
I'm always honest, and I'm not interested in having fake people around me.
If I say "fuckin' around was worth it"
If I admit to taking risks and making mistakes, I really mean it.
Even though I ain't perfect, it'll be a lie
I try to be honest with myself and others, and I know that I have flaws like anyone else.
Stand-up guy, never sit quiet, I could say I always tried
I'm always ready to stand up for myself and my beliefs, and I've always tried my best to do what's right.
But now I don't want nobody around and they wonder why
I'm going through some personal stuff and I need some space, but people are still trying to get close to me.
Electric Slide, chopper spit static when we let off fire
I have a lot of firepower, and I'm not afraid to use it when I need to protect myself.
Been livin' wild, killers outside while I'm standin' up in trial
My life is dangerous, and I've been in some tough situations where my freedom and my life are at stake.
I ain't choosin' sides, don't come outside, he know that shit was foul
I don't get involved in other people's conflicts, and if someone has done something wrong, I'm not going to hide it.
She a ride-or-die, she could've left and she ain't leave my side
I have a loyal partner who sticks by me no matter what happens.
On the road somewhere all alone
I'm often by myself, traveling or just trying to get away from everything.
But my mind and my head, it ain't there, baby
Despite being physically present, my head and my thoughts are elsewhere.
Off the pills, I just need to relax, baby
I'm trying to get away from drugs and relax, but it's not always easy.
Insecure about myself, oh
I have some issues with self-confidence and self-doubt.
I just want to know why I can't
I'm trying to figure out why certain things are happening to me, but it's not always clear.
Seem to secure your love
I want to feel like I can trust and rely on the people around me, especially in romantic relationships.
Real gangsters in disguise
I'm aware that some people pretend to be gangster or tough, but they're really not.
They wonder why, slime
People are curious about me and my lifestyle, even if they don't really understand it.
Think I'm better off by myself
Sometimes I feel like I'm better off alone, without anyone else around me.
Think I'm gettin' the gangster fever
I'm getting more and more involved in the gangster lifestyle, and it's becoming a bigger part of my identity.
Them niggas playin', got my money now, bitch, it's 'bout time
Some people have tried to take advantage of me, but I've finally gotten what's rightfully mine.
(Bow, bow, bow, bow, bow)
Gunshots.
Back to back, bitch, what up now?
I'm not afraid to stand up to anyone who's trying to take me down, and I'm ready to go back to back in a gunfight if necessary.
Made nigga got plenty figures, what I wouldn't do for my child
I'm successful and wealthy, and I'll do anything to take care of my family and my children.
Painted that image like I ain't shit, but I'ma burn it up now
Some people have tried to make me look bad or weak, but I'm going to show them who I really am and what I'm capable of.
I gotta show this hoe now, bitch, I ain't playin'
I'm not going to let anyone disrespect me or my family, and I'm not afraid to be violent if necessary.
Same niggas talk that shit, they don't know nothin' 'bout bein' a man
Some people like to act tough or talk big, but they don't really know anything about what it takes to be a real man.
I been misused, I been mistreated, what the fuck they don't understand?
I've been through a lot of difficult times and faced a lot of obstacles, and some people just don't seem to get it.
But they show sympathy for somebody who ain't got no dick inside they pants
Some people will show sympathy or respect to anyone who acts tough or violent, even if they're not really a man.
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kentrell Gaulden, Brayon Nelson, Jarrian Thompson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@jaybrielakoi7747
This is how many time you will repeat this song.
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@wrobinson1on1
Yb smart af ... y’all really don’t kno he listens to old music & takes the melody... this an old Tina turner song & valuable pain was an old jodecy vibe that’s why he spoke of them in the song it was a low key shout it ..... but he still 🔥
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Which Tina Turner song is it
@jubalsson7663
just dropped a fire CHRISTIAN song ✝️🙏🏾 giving it a listen would be really appreciated 💖
@Riifromthe3
Promogamestupid !!!!
Literally almost every mainstream artist does this lol this ain’t new to the game, almost every old song is recycled