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.

I Don't Know
Youngboy Never Broke Again Lyrics

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Who made this beat?
Ayy, Marc, what it do?

Pick up, I been calling all night
I just wan' see where your head at
I just pulled in front your house inside that Maybach, yeah, yeah
'Cause if we lovers, why we scared?
Come jump in, come jump in, pop a Perky, this a 10

Let's stakeout at the Drury Inn
We can fuck in the room and pretend that we on the island
Make sure our time well spent

I fuck you good and smack your ass like I'm your daddy (I'm your daddy)
Around the globe, bitch, I got Don Dada status (dada status)
We keep extensions, you want static, let you have it (let you have it)
Back to back Addies, mathematics like an addict (like an addict)
She bounce her ass and shake it low, yeah, she get ratchet
I got extras from the dough, not from the blow, if you could bag it
Straight out the slums, got marble floors, if I go under, I could stash it
Full of Xans, tryna catch you 'fore you leave, hope I don't crash it
And I, I got some things I need to change by myself
I, I seem to start to put that blame on myself
I'm startin' to think that I bring pain to myself
Slime, I am me and I am nobody else
And I'm starting to think I been here before
Seen my grandmom can fit right across the road, oh, oh
They would've never known I lived here before
The way I pull up in these fancy cars and clothes

Pick up, I been calling all night
I just wan' see where your head at
I just pulled in front your house inside that Maybach, yeah, yeah
'Cause if we lovers, why we scared?
Come jump in, come jump in, pop a Perky, this a 10
Let's stakeout at the Drury Inn
We can fuck in the room and pretend that we on the island
Make sure our time well spent

You better not play with me (play)
I won't play with you, but every couple fight (fight)
Hublot shining on my wrist and your shit shining bright
If 4KTrey the case, it's me and you, shit, we gon' die tonight
We bought plenty ammo, plenty guns, we got every type
This that Hellcat switching lanes on a bloody night (let's go)
Nigga snuck him in the club so he had bloody ice (bet)
Boom, baow, boom, baow, boom, boom, bitch, that's right on sight (bitch)
Young nigga loaded, he just hopin' that he see the light

Pick up, I been calling all night
I just wan' see where your head at
I just pulled in front your house inside that Maybach, yeah, yeah
'Cause if we lovers, why we scared?
Come jump in, come jump in, pop a Perky, this a 10
Let's stakeout at the Drury Inn

We can fuck in the room and pretend that we on the island
Make sure our time well spent, yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "I Don't Know" by YoungBoy Never Broke Again seem to be about a romantic relationship that is somewhat unstable. The artist is trying to connect with their partner, calling repeatedly and showing up at their house in a Maybach. They seem to be trying to establish a deeper connection by suggesting that they stay at a hotel and pretend to be on an island while having sex. The artist also seems to be struggling with their own demons, admitting that there are some things they need to change and that they may bring pain upon themselves.

The lyrics also contain some threatening language, with the artist talking about ammunition and guns, and suggesting that they will die for their partner if necessary. There is also a reference to a past conflict at a club and a desire for revenge. Overall, the song seems to be a mix of romantic yearning, introspection, and violence.

Line by Line Meaning

Who made this beat?
Asking about the individual who created the musical instrumentals for the song.

Ayy, Marc, what it do?
Greeting Marc who created the beat and asking about his current affairs.

Pick up, I been calling all night
Trying to reach someone through a phone call for a significant amount of time.

I just wan' see where your head at
Seeking an understanding of the other person's current thought process and life situation.

I just pulled in front your house inside that Maybach, yeah, yeah
Arriving at the other person's residence in a luxury car, specifically a Maybach.

'Cause if we lovers, why we scared?
Questioning the reason behind both individuals' fear of expressing or exploring their romantic feelings towards one another.

Come jump in, come jump in, pop a Perky, this a 10
Inviting the other person to enter the car, using a specific drug reference to indicate a high level of enjoyment and relaxation.

Let's stakeout at the Drury Inn
Proposing the idea of staking out in a specific motel/hotel location together.

We can fuck in the room and pretend that we on the island
Suggesting a sexual encounter in the hotel room and using imagination to feel as if they are on an exotic island.

Make sure our time well spent
Ensuring that their time together is valuable and worthwhile.

I fuck you good and smack your ass like I'm your daddy (I'm your daddy)
Expressing a desire to engage in sexual activities with the other person while asserting dominance in a role-playing manner.

Around the globe, bitch, I got Don Dada status (dada status)
Claiming to have a high status and power all around the world in a derogatory manner towards women.

We keep extensions, you want static, let you have it (let you have it)
Having hair extensions and being prepared to engage in conflict if the other person wants to start any drama.

Back to back Addies, mathematics like an addict (like an addict)
Referencing addiction to the drug Adderall and the idea of being mathematical with it.

She bounce her ass and shake it low, yeah, she get ratchet
Describing someone's inappropriate dance moves and behavior as acting 'ratchet'.

I got extras from the dough, not from the blow, if you could bag it
Having extra money to spend, but not having extra drugs, and asking if the other person wants some of the money.

Straight out the slums, got marble floors, if I go under, I could stash it
Coming from a poor neighborhood and living in luxury with marble floors, but prepared to hide or stash anything valuable in difficult situations.

Full of Xans, tryna catch you 'fore you leave, hope I don't crash it
Feeling full of the drug Xanax and trying not to crash while chasing the other person before they leave.

And I, I got some things I need to change by myself
Acknowledging the need for personal growth and change to occur independently.

I, I seem to start to put that blame on myself
Realizing that placing blame on themselves for various situations is becoming a recurring pattern.

I'm startin' to think that I bring pain to myself
Coming to the realization that self-inflicted pain is becoming an issue in their life.

Slime, I am me and I am nobody else
Using the term 'Slime' as a personal identifier and asserting individuality.

And I'm starting to think I been here before
Feeling as if they have been in certain situations previously.

Seen my grandmom can fit right across the road, oh, oh
Observing that their grandmother's residence is located directly across the road.

They would've never known I lived here before
Reflecting on the fact that people would not assume they had lived in the area before.

The way I pull up in these fancy cars and clothes
Drawing attention to the fact that they are now noticeable for their luxurious items.

You better not play with me (play)
Issuing a warning for the other person not to engage in negative behavior or risk facing consequences.

I won't play with you, but every couple fight (fight)
Expressing an unwillingness to participate in negative behavior, but noting that disagreements between couples are common.

Hublot shining on my wrist and your shit shining bright
Referring to the Hublot luxury watch on their wrist, and indirectly comparing it to the other person's expensive belongings.

If 4KTrey the case, it's me and you, shit, we gon' die tonight
If they are being targeted by the 4KTrey gang, they will stand together and fight to the death if necessary.

We bought plenty ammo, plenty guns, we got every type
Having a stockpile of weapons of different types and being prepared for any potential conflict.

This that Hellcat switching lanes on a bloody night (let's go)
Referencing a particular type of high-performance vehicle and switching lanes while it is nighttime and possibly violent.

Nigga snuck him in the club so he had bloody ice (bet)
Someone was able to bring in some type of valuable jewelry into a club without getting caught or noticed.

Boom, baow, boom, baow, boom, boom, bitch, that's right on sight (bitch)
Making gun sounds and stating that they will engage in violence if someone does anything to them or the other person.

Young nigga loaded, he just hopin' that he see the light
Feeling wealthy and hoping for a good outcome in life, possibly spiritually or emotionally.

Pick up, I been calling all night
Repeating the first line and indicating that the individual is still trying to reach the other person through a phone call.

I just wan' see where your head at
Repeating the second line and restating the intention of understanding the other person's current life and thought process.

I just pulled in front your house inside that Maybach, yeah, yeah
Repeating the third line and reiterating the fact that they have arrived at the other person's residence.

'Cause if we lovers, why we scared?
Repeating the fourth line and restating the question about the fear of being romantically involved.

Come jump in, come jump in, pop a Perky, this a 10
Repeating the sixth line and inviting the other person to get into the car while using the same drug reference as before.

Let's stakeout at the Drury Inn
Repeating the seventh line and proposing the same idea of staking out in a specific motel/hotel location together.

We can fuck in the room and pretend that we on the island
Repeating the eighth line and suggesting the same sexual encounter in the hotel room and using imagination to feel as if they are on an exotic island.

Make sure our time well spent
Repeating the ninth line and restating the importance of their time together being valuable and worthwhile.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eliot Bohr, Kentrell Gaulden, Lesidney Ragland, Marcus Marsh

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