Baton Rouge, Louisiana bred, NBA YoungBoy, (born Kentrell DeSean Gaulden), has made a name for himself in music, having been a mainstay for well over a decade. Still in his mid-twenties (born on October 20, 1999) he’s already released a catalog of over a dozen mixtape and albums. While legal troubles have probably stunted his potential over the years, his streaming numbers say he is one of the biggest rap artists over the last decade. So we thought we should help introduce him to rap fans, who might want to know more about the man who has a total of 12 children with nine different women, including Yaya Mayweather. Here’s our list of NBA Youngboy songs for first time listeners and potential new fans.
Formerly known as Youngboy Never Broke Again, the rapper changed his moniker a few years into his career, opting for the shorter NBA Youngboy. He first started releasing music in 2011 with his first official release being “For A Reason,” though the song is no longer available on his YouTube channel. He has amassed several hit records over the years, some of which make our list.
It should also be noted that Youngboy has been affiliated at several times with Birdman and Cash Money Records, but ultimately, he is not a Cash Money artist. He has however, been signed to Universal Records, which has made it easy to partner with Cash Money, as Universal is also their parent company. Youngboy has even released a joint album with Birdman.
15 NBA Youngboy Songs For First Time Listeners To Check Out
“Outside Today”
YoungBoy raps about staying out of trouble and just wanting to enjoy his life. It’s a song where he expresses how proud he is of what he has achieved.
“38 Baby”
He talks about growing up in a tough place and how the struggle made him stronger. It’s about his life as a youngin’ and his dreams that soon came to reality.
“Like A Jungle”
YoungBoy shares how he worked hard to overcome challenges in his life. He also warns people about making bad choices trying to mature from his childish actions.
“Self Control”
This song is about YoungBoy trying to handle his feelings when life gets hard. He sings about missing people he loved.
“No Smoke”
YoungBoy is saying he is brave and doesn’t let anyone scare him. It’s basically a song about being strong and fearless.
“Bandit” – Juice WRLD featuring NBA Youngboy
They talk about relationships and staying loyal to the people they care about.
“Slime Belief”
YoungBoy on working hard and enjoying life, even when things aren’t always easy. It’s about living life to its full potential.
“Make No Sense”
A song where YoungBoy talks about his feelings and his success. It’s easy for some to relate to.
“Kacey Talk”
This is a song for his son, Kacey where he sings about being a dad. It shows how much his family means to him.
“Lonely Child”
YoungBoy shares how he sometimes feels sad and alone, even with all his fame. It’s a song with lots of emotions. This song allowed him to let out his negative emotions.
“Valuable Pain”
He sings about feeling hurt and dealing with heartbreak. It’s a song that helps people understand they’re not alone when they feel sad.
“I Am Who They Say I Am” featuring Quando Rondo and Kevin Gates
YoungBoy sings about being true to himself. They also talk about their struggles and how they keep going, which surely is relatable to some of his fans.
“Solar Eclipse”
A song where YoungBoy uses positive sounds with deep feelings. It’s different from a lot of his other songs because it focuses on two aspects.
“Through the Storm”
This is about never giving up, no matter how hard life gets. It inspires people to keep going.
“Genie”
YoungBoy sings about saying sorry for mistakes he’s made and wanting to be better. It’s a very honest and reflective song for him.
