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.
Rough Ryder
Youngboy Never Broke Again Lyrics
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Ayy, ayy, mm
(Goddamn, BJ with another one)
Body bag, toe tag, in the streets, another victim
Juggin' bag, gettin' it on, cold ass bloody nigga
Just another sign, blow his ass, another trace, another record
Just a bitch who talkin' down or another nigga think he fuckin' with me
Dirt up on my name, fuck the fame, free DDawg from out the system
He ain't gon' stay the same, your friends gon' change
Slide with my bro and whip this pistol
Bitch, I keep my thing, I let it bang
Don't play no games, we quick to peel him, yeah
Pistol packin' in the North, 4Trey stack in the North
I'm down to kill a whole house when my feelings involved
I'm down to push the button on y'all, I give my brothers one call
And while I'm singin' all my pain, they plan on tearin' me down
I'm a rough rider, lowlife, made nigga, yeah
I'm a fuckin' problem, thirty pop him, play, we pop his head
You know Top'll stop 'em, we clear the scene and leave them niggas red
Where I go, them hitters follow
They on my ass, but I know the game, let's play it
On top my shit, these pussy niggas hatin', face me, nigga
Ridin' 'round in my Rolls Royce screamin', "Gang," I know you hate me, nigga
We gon' forever bang and stay untamed, they tryna break me, nigga
Bitch, I'm twenty, I could spend four million and drop a half, just for to zip 'em
Lay your bed, I throw the pillow (ooh, yeah)
Pallbearer runnin' with the fuckin' gravediggers, yeah
Public figure ridin' with the fuckin' K's with him
Don't give a fuck 'bout how it turn out once his mans with 'em
I'm quick to jump out with my gun out, they gon' slang with 'em
Pistol packin' in the North, 4Trey stack in the North
I'm down to kill a whole house when my feelings involved
I'm down to push the button on y'all, I give my brothers one call
And while I'm singin' all my pain, they plan on tearin' me down
I'm a rough rider, lowlife, made nigga, yeah
I'm a fuckin' problem, thirty pop him, play, we pop his head
You know Top'll stop 'em, we clear the scene and leave them niggas red
Where I go, them hitters follow
They on my ass, but I know the game, let's play it
Everywhere I pull up on these hoes, they wanna know where Top at
Motherfuck a show, I dropped my tape, now where my fuckin' guap at?
Soon as I walk up in my show, they tryna see where my Glock at
They know I'm strapped up in this bitch, I shoot and you can't stop that (I'm .38)
I'm a rough rider, lowlife, made nigga, yeah
I'm a fuckin' problem, thirty pop him, play, we pop his head
You know Top'll stop 'em, we clear the scene and leave them niggas red
Where I go, them hitters follow
They on my ass, but I know the game, let's play it
Body bag, toe tag, in the streets, another victim
Juggin' bag, gettin' it on, cold ass bloody nigga
Just another sign, blow his ass, another trace, another record
Just a bitch who talkin' down or another nigga think he fuckin' with me
Dirty game, fuckin' shame, kiss me 'cause she love that nigga
Dirt up on my name, fuck the fame, free DDawg from out the system
He ain't gon' stay the same, your friends gon' change
Slide with my bro and whip this pistol
Bitch, I keep my thing, I let it bang
Don't play no games, we quick to peel him
The lyrics to YoungBoy Never Broke Again's song Rough Ryder are an expression of his rough upbringing and the violent environment he grew up in. The opening line "Body bag, toe tag, in the streets, another victim" is a reflection of the harsh reality of living in the streets, where violence and death are common occurrences. He describes himself as a "rough rider" and a "lowlife," indicating that he is not afraid to get his hands dirty and engage in violent behavior to protect himself and his loved ones.
The lyrics also touch on themes of loyalty and brotherhood. YoungBoy expresses his willingness to defend his brothers at any cost, even if it means killing someone. He raps "I'm down to push the button on y'all, I give my brothers one call," showing his commitment to his crew. The chorus "Where I go, them hitters follow" emphasizes the loyalty he has earned from his friends.
However, YoungBoy does not shy away from the negative consequences of his lifestyle. He acknowledges the "dirty game" and the "fucking shame" that often come with being involved in violent crime. He also refers to the impact the streets have on those around him, saying "He ain't gon' stay the same, your friends gon' change," suggesting that his past behavior has already affected his loved ones.
Overall, Rough Ryder is a heavy and intense track that provides insight into the world of YoungBoy Never Broke Again and the reality of living in the streets.
Line by Line Meaning
Body bag, toe tag, in the streets, another victim
Another day, another person dying on the streets - another tragedy.
Juggin' bag, gettin' it on, cold ass bloody nigga
Life is tough and sometimes you gotta hustle in order to make it. It's not pretty, but you gotta do what you gotta do to survive.
Just another sign, blow his ass, another trace, another record
In the streets, violence is common and expected. Another day, another shooting - just another record on the books.
Just a bitch who talkin' down or another nigga think he fuckin' with me
People are always trying to bring you down, either by talking behind your back or by trying to challenge you. But I won't let them get to me - I'll defend myself and my reputation.
Dirty game, fuckin' shame, kiss me 'cause she love that nigga
Life can be messed up and people will do anything to get ahead, even if it means cheating on their significant other. It's a shame that people resort to this kind of behavior.
Dirt up on my name, fuck the fame, free DDawg from out the system
People are always talking shit about me, but I don't care about fame. I'm more concerned about helping my friend DDawg, who's locked up in the system.
He ain't gon' stay the same, your friends gon' change
As you get older, people and relationships change. Your friends might not be the same people they were before, so you gotta be careful and stay on guard.
Slide with my bro and whip this pistol
When things get rough, I know I can always count on my brother to have my back. We'll defend ourselves and won't back down from a fight.
Bitch, I keep my thing, I let it bang
I always carry my gun with me and I won't hesitate to use it if necessary. I won't let anyone mess with me.
Don't play no games, we quick to peel him
We don't mess around - if someone tries to mess with us, we'll take them down quickly and without hesitation.
Pistol packin' in the North, 4Trey stack in the North
We're always armed and ready for any situation in the North - we don't take any chances.
I'm down to kill a whole house when my feelings involved
If someone messes with me or my family, I won't hesitate to take them out - I'll do whatever it takes to protect what's mine.
I'm a fuckin' problem, thirty pop him, play, we pop his head
I'm not someone to be messed with - if someone tries to mess with me, I'll retaliate with force. A single shot is all it takes to end things.
You know Top'll stop 'em, we clear the scene and leave them niggas red
If anyone tries to come at us, we'll be ready to take them down. We won't leave any loose ends.
Where I go, them hitters follow
I have a reputation and people know not to mess with me - I have a crew of people who have my back and will follow me wherever I go.
They on my ass, but I know the game, let's play it
People are always trying to bring me down, but I won't let them. I know what's at stake and I'm ready to play the game.
Everywhere I pull up on these hoes, they wanna know where Top at
Everyone knows who I am and what I'm capable of - they know not to mess with me.
Motherfuck a show, I dropped my tape, now where my fuckin' guap at?
I don't care about fame or putting on a show - I'm here to make money and succeed in life.
Soon as I walk up in my show, they tryna see where my Glock at
People know not to mess with me because I always have my gun on me - they're afraid of what I can do.
I'm .38
I carry a .38 caliber gun with me at all times.
Lay your bed, I throw the pillow (ooh, yeah)
If someone tries to mess with me or my family, they're in for a rude awakening. I won't hesitate to use my gun to defend myself.
Pallbearer runnin' with the fuckin' gravediggers, yeah
If someone tries to mess with me, they won't live to regret it. I have a crew of people who will take care of business and make sure that person never comes back.
Public figure ridin' with the fuckin' K's with him
I'm a public figure and everyone knows who I am. But they also know not to mess with me, because I'm always armed and ready to defend myself.
Don't give a fuck 'bout how it turn out once his mans with 'em
I don't care what happens to anyone who messes with me or my crew - we'll take them down without thinking twice.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kentrell Deshawn Gaulden, Adam Foster, Brandon Russell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Pharoah Jones
“I’m down to kill a whole house when my feelings involved” certain lines get me so lit! 🔥
Normie Hernandez
Frfr On God😩🥺🙏🏾‼️
Clip Cutta
Favorite part
Zion Clark
Iykyk
Trellreplays
This album is aging better than expected, 2 years old, but when this came out everyone hated it, but It getting better🔥🔥
O Dopezz
my favorite album only caught on to NBA about a year ago, but this is definitely the most well-structured and runs a consistent theme throughout
David Pauloo
@O Dopezz facts I caught on to yb around 2020 and this album is really good and underrated
876 Dolphus
Yessir
cuhh cuhh
Yeah this shit been sliding.
D.Mitch3531
Fact this one had to grow on me