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.
Trappin
Youngboy Never Broke Again Lyrics
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Praa!
Prrr!
All of my niggas some shooters, most of 'em they be trappin'
Ain't no pretending, we live like this no acting
You better watch out for your friends cause niggas be hatin'
The minute they feel like they know you, they'll try to play you
City to city just me and my shorty
Tried sellin' me dreams I ain't never bought 'em
Livin' life on the edge now we start to fallin'
They gave up on a nigga you know what I mean
Since younger than this I been chasing my dreams
On Double XL, but not the magazine
Locked in that cell missed alot of things
Thinkin' bout to take over the game
I gotta make my way outta the ring
My heart full of hatred, my chest full of pain
Four deep in the whip while we trap out the Range
We up in BR, took a break from the stage my nigga tryna figure out what I made
For my chain they don't know what I paid
I ain't have no money, I remember them days
Come run up on me you get hit with the K
These niggas hatin' and I know that they fake
If you don't like me, don't come smile in my face
Ain't no waiting I'ma up let it spray, I'm just waitin' on a nigga to play
Keep it on me when I'm up in the A
Could you touched anywhere, anyday
Nigga better stay the fuck out my way
All of my niggas some shooters, most of 'em they be trappin'
Ain't no pretending, we live like this no acting
You better watch out for your friends cause niggas be hatin'
The minute they feel like they know you, they'll try to play you
But I'm ready for anything, strapped with that burner every time I'm rollin'
City to city just me and my shorty
Tried sellin' me dreams I ain't never bought 'em
Livin' life on the edge now we start to fallin'
I ain't know what to think, now I know what to call it
Ain't got no regrets you know that I'm faultless
Tried sellin' me dreams I ain't never bought 'em
I'm tryna figure out why the fuck is he callin'
I caught myself when I had started fallin'
It's up with me, yeah you know It's retarded
Shake back bitch you know that I thought it
And I'm knowin' that you see how I'm ballin'
I know that my babymamas fed up with
I know that my niggas steppin' with me
You dissin' but know you ain't fuckin' with me
You niggas need to try to catch up with me
We confiscating money and stackin'
You niggas ain't bout it, y'all all actors
You know that my niggas they still trappin'
You run up on me bitch we all clappin'
Smashing round through the Cali streets
Valentinos, all on my feet
Chasin' money I ain't worried bout beef
You wanna book me then hit up Fee
None of that shit mean nun to me
All my niggas know wassup with me
Negotiate put it in front of me
He say what? Bitch you know that it's dumb with me
All of my niggas some shooters, most of 'em they be trappin'
Ain't no pretending, we live like this no acting
You better watch out for your friends cause niggas be hatin'
The minute they feel like they know you, they'll try to play you
But I'm ready for anything, strapped with that burner every time I'm rollin'
City to city just me and my shorty
Tried sellin' me dreams I ain't never bought 'em
Livin' life on the edge now we start to fallin'
The song "Trappin in 2-3" by YoungBoy Never Broke Again is a story about the lifestyle of a trapper who is constantly surrounded by violence, betrayal, and success. In the first verse, the artist talks about how most of his friends who also engage in trapping are shooters -meaning they carry guns to protect themselves- and that they don't pretend but genuinely live the lifestyle. The artist warns about the dangers of having friends, especially when they start to feel they know you, and they will try to play you. YoungBoy Never Broke Again also talks about how he is always ready for anything and carries a burner everytime he is out, city to city with his shorty.
In the second verse, the artist talks about how he had to go through a lot of struggles to get to where he is in life, including going to jail, and missing a lot of things. He mentions that he is now on Double XL but not the magazine, which refers to his prior inclusion on the hip hop work release program operated by XL recordings. He tells of how he wants to monopolize the game and that he won't allow anyone to get in his way. The artist also talks about how he had to work hard to pay for his chain when he had no money in the past, and how he will hit anyone trying to mess with him. Finally, he talks about how he and his trapper crew confiscate money while other people pretend.
The chorus repeats from the first verse, and in the final verse, YoungBoy Never Broke Again reflects on the friends and enemies he has in his life. He talks about how he lived on the edge and had no regrets because he is faultless. The artist also reflects on how he has been selling dreams, and he needs to know why people are calling him. He talks about how he caught himself when he fell, getting stronger and balling more than ever. He remarks on how his babymamas have had enough of his lifestyle, but he won't let them down. He also mentions that he doesn't care about the beef and only cares about chasing his money.
Line by Line Meaning
All of my niggas some shooters, most of 'em they be trappin'
My crew is mostly made up of guys who sell drugs and carry weapons
Ain't no pretending, we live like this no acting
We're not pretending to live this lifestyle, it's real and we're really about it
You better watch out for your friends cause niggas be hatin'
You need to be careful of the people you call friends because they might turn out to be jealous and turn on you
The minute they feel like they know you, they'll try to play you
As soon as someone thinks they understand you, they'll try to take advantage of you
But I'm ready for anything, strapped with that burner every time I'm rollin'
I'm always prepared for any situation and I carry a gun with me at all times
City to city just me and my shorty
Me and my girlfriend are constantly traveling from city to city
Tried sellin' me dreams I ain't never bought 'em
People have tried to offer me false promises and I never believed them
Livin' life on the edge now we start to fallin'
Our lifestyle is dangerous and risky, and we're starting to face the consequences
They gave up on a nigga you know what I mean
People have given up on me, I've been abandoned
Since younger than this I been chasing my dreams
I've been pursuing my dreams for as long as I can remember
On Double XL, but not the magazine
I've made it onto the Double XL freshman list, but I'm still not widely known like a magazine
Locked in that cell missed alot of things
I've been in jail and missed out on a lot of life experiences
Thinkin' bout to take over the game
I'm planning to become the biggest name in the rap industry
I gotta make my way outta the ring
I need to rise above the struggles and obstacles in my way
My heart full of hatred, my chest full of pain
I'm filled with anger and my emotions are taking a toll on me
Four deep in the whip while we trap out the Range
I'm riding in a Range Rover with three other guys, while we sell drugs
We up in BR, took a break from the stage my nigga tryna figure out what I made
We're in Baton Rouge, taking a break from performing and my friend is asking how much money I've made
For my chain they don't know what I paid
People don't know how much money I spent on my jewelry
I ain't have no money, I remember them days
I didn't have any money and I remember those hard times
Come run up on me you get hit with the K
If someone tries to attack me, they'll get shot with a gun
These niggas hatin' and I know that they fake
There are people who are jealous of me and I know they're being fake
If you don't like me, don't come smile in my face
If you're not my real friend, don't pretend to be happy around me
Ain't no waiting I'ma up let it spray, I'm just waitin' on a nigga to play
I'm not afraid to use my gun and I'm just waiting for someone to test me
Keep it on me when I'm up in the A
I carry a gun with me when I'm in Atlanta
Could you touched anywhere, anyday
I'm always a target, anyone could attack me at any time
Nigga better stay the fuck out my way
People need to avoid crossing me or else they'll face the consequences
I ain't know what to think, now I know what to call it
I wasn't sure how to categorize something before, but now I understand it
Ain't got no regrets you know that I'm faultless
I have no regrets and I'm not to blame for anything
It's up with me, yeah you know It's retarded
I'm in charge and things are going crazy
Shake back bitch you know that I thought it
I'm bouncing back and you already knew I would
And I'm knowin' that you see how I'm ballin'
I know people can see how much money and success I have
I know that my babymamas fed up with
My baby mamas are tired of me and the way I live my life
I know that my niggas steppin' with me
I know my friends have my back and are supporting me
You dissin' but know you ain't fuckin' with me
You're talking bad about me, but you know you're not on my level
You niggas need to try to catch up with me
Other people need to work hard and try to match my success
We confiscating money and stackin'
We're taking people's money and saving it
You niggas ain't bout it, y'all all actors
Other people aren't cut out for this lifestyle, they're all pretending
You know that my niggas they still trappin'
My friends are still out there selling drugs
You run up on me bitch we all clappin'
If you try to attack me, me and my friends will all shoot at you
Smashing round through the Cali streets
I'm driving around California recklessly
Valentinos, all on my feet
I'm wearing expensive Valentino shoes
Chasin' money I ain't worried bout beef
I'm focused on making money, I don't care about any problems with other people
You wanna book me then hit up Fee
If you want to book me for a show, contact my manager Fee
None of that shit mean nun to me
None of the material things I have matter to me
All my niggas know wassup with me
My friends know everything that's going on with me
Negotiate put it in front of me
If you want to make a deal, come to me and we'll talk about it
He say what? Bitch you know that it's dumb with me
If someone has a problem, they better not say it to my face because I'll act on it
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Gerrod Thomas, Kentrell Gaulden
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@N_-wv1gr
who’s here in 2024
@RaviDaGremlin
Who here in 2024
@JAxz20J
Miss these days when life was way better
@keemanwall-qj4dd
Yeeee
@pops9645
"The minute they feel like they know u, they will try to play u" 💯
@ashtonrussell
Fr !!!! 👏👏👏🙏💯
@fs_scaryyy
Hardest album he released
@tsunamipapi4547
Can’t believe this song is so underrated, we really need to put new fans onto this song
@StaaaaNzHD
Fr those bruddas missing out. Prime YB from 2016-18. 2015 was hard too
@yoboity6142
I just found this song it gooo crazy I’ve been listing to old yb lately