YoungBoy Never Broke Again facts for kids
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YoungBoy Never Broke Again
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| Birth name | Kentrell DeSean Gaulden |
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| Born | October 20, 1999 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
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Kentrell DeSean Gaulden is a famous American rapper and singer. He is known by his stage name YoungBoy Never Broke Again or NBA YoungBoy. He was born on October 20, 1999, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. YoungBoy is one of the most popular music artists in the United States. He has many fans who love his songs and his hard-working attitude. He is especially famous for how many songs he releases every year.
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Early Life and Growing Up
Kentrell grew up in Baton Rouge with his grandmother. When he was very young, he had an injury that left scars on his forehead. He started writing lyrics for songs when he was a teenager. He even used a microphone from Walmart to record his first music. Kentrell worked very hard to make his dreams come true. He eventually moved in with a friend to focus on his music career.
A Fast-Moving Career in Music
YoungBoy started releasing music in 2015. He became very popular in his home state of Louisiana. In 2017, he signed a big record deal with Atlantic Records. His songs like "Untouchable" and "No Smoke" became hits on the Billboard Hot 100. This chart tracks the most popular songs in the country.
Breaking Records on the Charts
YoungBoy has achieved many amazing things in music:
- He is the youngest artist to have 100 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.
- He has billions of views on his YouTube channel.
- He has many albums that reached number one on the charts.
- He has sold over 109 million digital copies of his music.
In early 2026, he released his ninth studio album called Slime Cry. This album featured other famous singers like Burna Boy. He continues to be one of the most successful rappers in history.
Helping Others and Giving Back
YoungBoy is known for his kindness to his community. He has done many things to help people in need:
- He gave away $20,000 to people in his old neighborhood.
- He gave a fan $10,000 for graduating from high school.
- He helped feed homeless people in Baton Rouge.
- He donated 500 turkeys for Thanksgiving to families in need.
- He worked with the NAACP to give toys to children for Christmas.
Business and Fashion Projects
YoungBoy is also a smart businessman. He started his own record label called Never Broke Again in 2015. He helps other young artists find success in music. He has also worked with famous fashion brands like Supreme and VLONE. He even released his own sneakers called the "Grave Digger."
Personal Life and Interests
YoungBoy lives in Utah with his wife, Jazlyn Mychelle Hayes. He has a large family with ten children. He enjoys spending time at his home, which he calls "Grave Digger Mountain." YoungBoy has also explored different faiths. He has shown interest in Islam and the LDS Church. He uses music as a way to talk about his feelings and his life experiences.
Musical Influences
YoungBoy has been compared to famous rappers like Lil Wayne and Tupac Shakur. He says that music is like therapy for him. It helps him deal with his feelings. He is known for being very honest in his songs.
Work Ethic
Many people call him one of the hardest-working rappers. He has released over 26 different music projects since 2015. He says he cannot stop making music because it is such an important part of his life.
Images for kids
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YoungBoy in 2023
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Gaulden performing in 2017
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Tupac Shakur, another artist YoungBoy is compared to
See also
In Spanish: YoungBoy Never Broke Again para niños
- List of highest-certified music artists in the United States
