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.

The North Bleeding
Youngboy Never Broke Again Lyrics

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(Ayy, yo, Bands, what you cookin'?)
(It's Malik on the track)
Look

No new shoes 'til mama get her taxes
Police harrass me 'cause it's thug life, survival tactics
From a shoebox to my mattress, from my mattress to the bank
Been doin' this shit since I was seventeen

You think that I can't think?
My gangsta, what the fuck you think?
'Bout these cold killers and dope sniffers that run with me
Seen that I don't fuck with 'em, now they come for me
They know he keep it tucked with him
Now which one y'all wanna romp with me?
Back against the wall, ran through it all
Now they wan' see me bleed

Sun don't shine no more, the rain don't fall
I'll be back on my feet soon as the time come 'round
I stack that money up tall just in case bad days call
I heard they comin' to see me, tell 'em, "It won't be easy," whoa
Let down that window, then they spray while a nigga walk, walk
Bitch, lay your pussy ass on the floor
Big 4KTrey and I want all the smoke
Two hunnid for lil' boy pole and he told me he ain't need it
We fell off 'cause I was loaded, she just flashed, and I was leanin'

Black Forces, my gun, you cannot see, I'm lookin' like I'm thievin'
I feel it in the air like like Beanie Sigel
And, bitch, I'm rich like John Cena
I keep it gangsta like Hot Beezy
I'm talkin' to Stunna, I'm finna leave her
He got a chick with a bad daughter, I told him, "See if she want mingle"
That's twenty mill' for me, and here goes thirty mill' for you, thug
Bless the shooter and fuck these hoes, these niggas wasn't raised like us
Shoot the burner 'til you hear, "Click," never tried to make a shoe fit
Baby mama fuckin' them, they tried to kill me, nasty, dirty bitch, you know

The rain don't fall
Know I'll be back on my feet soon as the time come 'round
I stack that money up tall just in case bad days call
I heard they comin' to see me, tell 'em, "It won't be easy," whoa
Let down that window, then they spray 'round, nigga, walk, walk
(Lay your punk-ass down, where that money at?)
Big 4KTrey and I want all the smoke
Two hunnid for bro pole
Swervin' in that Rolls, 'member back up in the day it was a stolo

Turn that ass 'round lil' thottie-ottie mami
Take your pants off and come get on me, on me
Oh, shakalaka, twerk it, drop it, mami
She say she want a thug nigga, she told me that she love me

Bitch, I ain't got no budget, tag that nigga
Cadillac on twenty-fours, this that Nawf swag, nigga
In a bed with your ho, I'm just singin' riddles
I'm like, "La, la, la, tell your boyfriend I'll kill 'em"
Plenty hitters, nigga, and I pulled 'em up in transition
At your car, shoot dirty Glocks, and I got all your transmission
How you try to run, lil' daddy? Stupid, all your pants missin'
Fuckin' doofus, we too ruthless, he just wanna smash niggas
And she know that dude, that gang got dead bodies
It's a true crime, po, shawty know I get it on
Bangin' like this Saint's Row, I made my bones inside the Nawf
She tryna help me take it slow

Sun don't shine no more, the rain don't fall
I'll be back on my feet soon as the time come 'round
I stack that money up tall just in case bad days call
I heard they comin' to see me, tell 'em, "It won't be easy," whoa
Let down that window, then they spray 'round, nigga, walk, walk
Bitch, lay your pussy ass on the floor, big 4KTrey and I want all the smoke
Two hunnid for lil' bro a pole and he told me he didn't need it
We fell off 'cause I was loaded, she just flashed, and I was leanin

Turn that ass 'round lil' thottie-ottie mami
Take your pants off and come get on me, on me

Oh, shakalaka, twerk it, drop it, mami
She say she want a thug nigga, she told me that she love me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "The North Bleeding" by YoungBoy Never Broke Again tells a story of his survival tactics throughout his life. He mentions that he wouldn't buy new shoes until his mother receives her taxes, and talks about being harassed by the police for living a thug life. He speaks about his experiences with cold killers and dope sniffers who run with him, but he distances himself from them since they come after him.

He has come a long way from his shoebox to his mattress and from his mattress to the bank, having been in the game since he was seventeen. He has seen it all, and despite the challenges, he remains on his feet to face whatever life throws at him. YoungBoy is proud of where he comes from, his gangsta ways, and his survival tactics.

He addresses his haters, giving them a warning that it won't be easy if they come after him. He has his gang with him, and they are all locked and loaded, ready to go to war if necessary. The lyrics also mention the love he receives from a thottie-ottie momi who wants a thug nigga and tells him she loves him.

Line by Line Meaning

No new shoes 'til mama get her taxes
I prioritize taking care of my family's financial needs before my personal wants.

Police harrass me 'cause it's thug life, survival tactics
As a person who grew up in a rough environment, I have learned to adopt certain behaviors as a way to survive.

From a shoebox to my mattress, from my mattress to the bank
I have gone through a lot of struggles and financial hardships, but have managed to save up and make progress financially.

Been doin' this shit since I was seventeen
I have been hustling and striving for success since I was a teenager.

You think that I can’t think?
Don't underestimate my intelligence and ability to make smart decisions.

My gangsta, what the fuck you think?
I am unapologetically myself and will always stay true to my background and upbringing.

'Bout these cold killers and dope sniffers that run with me
I associate myself with dangerous people, but only because they have been loyal to me and ride for me.

Seen that I don't fuck with 'em, now they come for me
People who I have distanced myself from due to their negative influence and behavior now view me as a target.

They know he keep it tucked with him
Those who know me know that I always carry a weapon for self-defense.

Now which one y'all wanna run with me?
Despite the risks, there are still people who are eager to join my crew and ride with me.

Back against the wall, ran through it all
I have faced a lot of challenges, but have always pushed through and come out on top.

Now they wan' see me bleed
There are people who are waiting for me to fail and are rooting for my downfall.

Sun don't shine no more, the rain don't fall
Things aren't going well for me at the moment and I am facing a lot of difficulties.

I'll be back on my feet soon as the time come 'round
Despite the current challenges, I am confident in my ability to bounce back and come out stronger.

I stack that money up tall just in case bad days call
I am always preparing for the worst and make sure that I have enough money saved up to deal with unexpected situations.

I heard they comin' to see me, tell 'em, "It won't be easy," whoa
I am aware that there are people who are plotting against me, but I am ready to defend myself and willing to fight back.

Let down that window, then they spray while a nigga walk, walk
I am always alert and ready to defend myself, even when I am just walking down the street.

Bitch, lay your pussy ass on the floor
I am not afraid to use violence to get what I want and will make sure that my enemies know not to mess with me.

Big 4KTrey and I want all the smoke
My crew and I are not afraid of confrontation and will start fights if necessary.

Two hunnid for lil' boy pole and he told me he didn't need it
I am willing to spend a lot of money to make sure that I have the best weapons and protection.

We fell off 'cause I was loaded, she just flashed, and I was leanin'
I lost touch with someone who was close to me because I was too caught up in my own vices and didn't treat them properly.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jason Goldberg, Kentrell Desean Gaulden, Leonardo Mateus, Malik Bynoe-Fisher

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