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.
What I Was Taught
Youngboy Never Broke Again Lyrics
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I was in the car ridin' with my, um grandfather
On my daddy side, you know my daddy in jail, he told me
He was like
You gotta pay the cost to be the boss
Always been my dream for me to make it to the top
They act like they don't believe
Never fold, never speak on what I know, what I was taught
Forever ride for my bros, what I was taught
Fuck that bitch and let her go, what I was taught
Stack my money up 'til I can buy a vault
Stand on all 10 toes and hold ya own, what I was taught
Uh never give up on my brother
Uh never say no to my sister
Young nigga come straight out that gutta
Everyday on the block we be hustlin'
What I do gotta keep on the under
If I get jammed I won't never say nothing
Everywhere that I go eyes be on me
Up from the hip if you try to take something
Triple Ward 38, where I'm from (the nawf)
I had to go hard to come up
I remember I was stuck, I go hit a lick by myself
Nigga know that's the gang that I rep
I'm not sellin' my soul for no wealth
Gotta maintain while I'm still takin' these steps
Free all my bros, it's still fuck 12
Sippin' syrup while I gather my thoughts
Forever doin' what I was taught
These niggas ain't solid, they runnin' they mouth
In Houston with Dopeboy I'm drippin' in sauce
Just went shot a video in the loft
Ridin' in a foreign never gave my way round
Finna be one of the dumbest in town
Got the major labels callin' my phone
I'm gang, Youngboy
You gotta pay the cost to be the boss
Always been my dream for me to make it to the top
They act like they don't believe
But shit I promise I won't stop (no I won't stop)
Never fold, never speak on what I know, what I was taught
Forever ride for my bros, what I was taught
Fuck that bitch and let her go, what I was taught
Stack my money up 'til I can buy a vault
Stand on all 10 toes and hold ya own, what I was taught
Ride for that money like I work for Brinks truck
Chasing that sack I can't stop gotta run it up
Leaving my shows and them hoes they be chasing us
Flexin' so hard that them niggas be hatin' us
I remember ain't nobody believe in us
They want a song, but no I don't fuck with them
Not trusting these hoes, you know I ain't lovin' them
He ain't my gang, you know I don't run with them
Callin' the shots what the fuck do you mean?
Ain't no nigga roboting YB
Me and twin full of pills on the scene
Got that hammer stuffed up in my jeans
Hit the stage and turn up with my team
Get that dough and perform then I leave
Ain't got no time to meet and greet
I'm dosing off from that lean
But I'm back to back pouring up these 4's yeah
Catch me turnt up bad stuntin' on these hoes yeah
Steady hit my dance, thuggin' with my bros yeah
Always kickin' shit show em' how it goes yeah
You gotta pay the cost to be the boss
Always been my dream for me to make it to the top
They act like they don't believe
But shit I promise I won't stop (no I won't stop)
Never fold, never speak on what I know, what I was taught
Forever ride for my bros, what I was taught
Fuck that bitch and let her go, what I was taught
Stack my money up 'til I can buy a vault
Stand on all 10 toes and hold ya own, what I was taught
The song "What I Was Taught" by YoungBoy Never Broke Again is a representation of his life and what he believes in. He talks about his family members who are in jail and how they taught him to not give up on his goals and dreams. YoungBoy stresses the importance of being loyal to his family and friends, as well as standing up for oneself and never being a snitch. He raps about hustling, chasing the money, and never selling his soul for wealth. The lyrics also mention the rags-to-riches journey that he has been on, and the struggles he faced to get where he is now.
In the song, YoungBoy Never Broke Again speaks about being determined to make it to the top no matter what, despite people not believing in him. He emphasizes never folding or speaking on what he knows, which highlights his loyalty to his crew. YoungBoy talks about leaving behind girls who just want to use him for his money and stacking his money to the point where he can buy a vault. He mentions Triple Ward 38 as his place of origin and the struggles he had to endure to come up. He also talks about how he is constantly being watched by people, but he is not bothered by it.
Overall, "What I Was Taught" is a testament to the rapper's strong will and determination to succeed in the music industry, as well as his loyalty to his family and friends.
Line by Line Meaning
You gotta pay the cost to be the boss
To be the leader, you need to put in the effort and face the consequences.
Always been my dream for me to make it to the top
Since forever, I've aspired to be at the pinnacle of success.
They act like they don't believe
People behave as if they doubt my capabilities.
But shit I promise I won't stop (no I won't stop)
I give my word that I'll keep pushing until I get there.
Never fold, never speak on what I know, what I was taught
I'll hold my ground and not reveal what I know according to what I was taught.
Forever ride for my bros, what I was taught
I'll always have the back of my brothers as I was taught.
Fuck that bitch and let her go, what I was taught
I'll forget about any girl who causes me trouble, just like I was taught.
Stack my money up 'til I can buy a vault
I'll save up until I can buy and secure all my money in a vault.
Stand on all 10 toes and hold ya own, what I was taught
I'll stand on my own feet and defend myself as I was taught.
Ride for that money like I work for Brinks truck
I'll hustle similarly to how an employee of Brinks truck would guard their money.
Chasing that sack, I can't stop, gotta run it up
I'll go after that money relentlessly without any break until I earn it.
Leaving my shows and them hoes they be chasing us
After my performance, females would try to follow us out but we leave them behind.
Flexin' so hard that them niggas be hatin' us
I'm showing off so much that it causes other men to become jealous of us.
I remember ain't nobody believe in us
Everyone used to doubt our abilities back then.
They want a song, but no I don't fuck with them
They want to collaborate, but I refuse to work with them.
Not trusting these hoes, you know I ain't lovin' them
I don't trust any girl, and I'm not in love with any of them.
He ain't my gang, you know I don't run with them
I don't consider him part of my circle, so I don't associate with him.
Callin' the shots, what the fuck do you mean?
I'm the one giving orders and making the decisions, so what are you trying to say?
Ain't no nigga roboting YB
There's nobody who controls or manipulates me.
Me and twin full of pills on the scene
My twin and I are high on pills right now.
Got that hammer stuffed up in my jeans
I have a gun concealed in my pants.
Hit the stage and turn up with my team
I go on stage and perform with my squad.
Get that dough and perform then I leave
I show up to get paid, perform, and then exit.
Ain't got no time to meet and greet
I don't have any time to socialize or interact with fans backstage.
I'm dosing off from that lean
I'm starting to feel drowsy from consuming lean.
But I'm back to back pouring up these 4's yeah
Despite feeling sleepy, I continue to pour myself more 4's.
Catch me turnt up bad stuntin' on these hoes yeah
You'll find me high and showing off in front of these girls.
Steady hit my dance, thuggin' with my bros yeah
I'm constantly dancing and hanging out with my boys.
Always kickin' shit, show 'em how it goes yeah
I'm always stirring up trouble and teaching others how I handle it.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kentrell Gaulden, Torie Foster
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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