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Kentrell DeSean Gaulden (born October 20, 1999), whose stage name is NBA YoungBoy, is a talented American rapper and songwriter. Also known as “YoungBoy Never Broke Again,” the young rapper has taken the music world by storm. After independently releasing eight mixtapes between 2015 and 2017, he quickly amassed a loyal following and landed a record deal with Atlantic Records in 2017.
The young rapper made his major-label debut in 2018 with the single Outside Today, which peaked at No. 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song’s success helped solidify NBA YoungBoy’s status in the rap world, and he continued to grow his standing in 2019 when he released his first top ten single, Bandit, in collaboration with the late Juice WRLD.
Following the success of “Bandit”, he released his debut studio album “Until Death Call My Name”, which peaked at number seven on the US Billboard 200 chart. He has since released a string of successful albums, including AI YoungBoy 2 (2019), 38 Baby 2 (2020), Top (2020), Sincerely, Kentrell (2021) and “The Last Slimeto” (2022), both topped the Billboard 200 chart.
YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s unique style blends elements of Southern rap with trap and emo influences, earning him critical acclaim and a massive fan base. He is known for his raw, introspective lyrics and emotional expressions that resonate with listeners around the world. Despite his youth, he is widely regarded as one of the most talented and innovative rappers of his generation, and his music shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
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| Name: | Kentrell DeShawn Gaulden |
| stage name: | NBA YoungBoy, YoungBoy never breaks down again |
| born: | October 20, 1999 (24 years old) |
| place of birth: | Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA |
| Country of Citizenship: | American |
| high: | 1.73 meters |
| parents: | Shehonda Gaulden |
| Brothers and sisters: | BWay Yungy, Ken Golden |
| spouse: | Jazlyn Mychelle (married 2013) |
| Girlfriend·Partner: | Starr Thigpen, Angel Reese (2023), Young Lyric (2019), Iyanna “YAYA” Mayweather (2018), Kaylyn Marie Long (Kay Marie) (2018-2019), Bhad Bhabie (2017), Jania Jackson, Jania Bania (Jania ) Meshell (2017-2019), Maru Trevijo (2017), Starr Dejani (2015), Nisha (2014), Slim Danger, Nia Babi ( 2016), Drea Simeone |
| Children: | Kentrell Gaulden Jr., Kayden Gaulden, Kathy Alexander Gaulden, Taryn Gaulden, Cody Capri, Kamiri Gaulden, Armani Gao Gordon, Camron Gordon (stepfather) |
| Profession: | Rapper·Songwriter |
| net worth: | $6 million |
early life
NBA YoungBoy, also known as YoungBoy Never Broke Again, was born on October 20, 1999 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA. His mother, Sherhonda Gaulden, played a key role in his upbringing with the help of his grandmother, after his father was sentenced to 55 years in prison. The talented rapper has two younger brothers, BWay Yungy and Ken Gaulden.
NBA YoungBoy faced a major roadblock early on when he injured his neck while wrestling and was left with a permanent scar on his forehead after wearing a headband until his spine healed. Still, he persevered and began writing lyrics for his first project after dropping out of high school in ninth grade.
Unfortunately, tragedy struck and his beloved grandmother passed away from heart failure, leaving him devastated. Amid the pain of losing a loved one, he found solace in music and pursued a career with a friend and fellow rapper from Baton Rouge.
Together they financed their studio time through criminal activities, which helped them gain a foothold in the industry. However, this success was short-lived and NBA YoungBoy was later arrested for robbery. Undeterred, he continued writing and producing music while in prison, determined to succeed in his career.
Eventually, his talent and hard work paid off and YoungBoy Never Broke Again signed with Atlantic Records in late 2017 and released his hit single Outside Today in 2018. Since then, he has continued to climb the rankings with numerous successful projects, including Until Death Calls My Name (2018), AI YoungBoy 2 (2019), 38 Baby 2 (2020), Top ( 2020), “Sincerely, Kentrell” (2021) and “The Last Slimeto” (2022), all of which topped the Billboard 200 chart.
personal life
The famous American rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again is only 24 years old and has ten children with eight different women. His offspring, who come in all ages and genders, hold a special place in his heart.
In one of his music videos, “Kacey Talk,” he features his two sons, Kayden Gaulden and Kacey Alexander Gaulden, who have begun following in their father’s musical footsteps. Unfortunately, NBA YoungBoy’s paternity was challenged when he named Kamron Gaulden as one of his sons in 2017. However, DNA testing later revealed that he was not the biological father of Kamron Gaulden, who was born to Starr Thigpen in July 2016. , just weeks after Kayden Gaulden was born.
But with his commitment to his family, NBA YoungBoy is striving to be the best father he can be, even if it means navigating a complicated relationship with a different mother. He recently tied the knot with his long-time girlfriend, Jazlyn Mychelle, the mother of his two children. This union marks a new chapter for the couple and their growing family, built on a foundation of love, devotion and mutual respect.
Despite having some public relationships with other women, NBA YoungBoy’s first priority remains his children and he strives to provide them with a happy and stable home environment. He has eight children by seven women, including a son, Kentrell Gaulden Jr., with boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Daughter Iyanna “YAYA” Mayweather shares the son. He also has a daughter, Kodi Capri, with actress Drea Symone, and he is believed to be the father of her other child, whose name remains unknown.
The rapper is also parents to daughter Armani Gaulden, son Kayden Gaulden and son Kacey Alexander Gaulden, whom he shares with Nisha )’s father. He has a 5-year-old son, Taylin Gaulden, with Nia Baby, and a son, Kamiri Gaulden, with Starr Dejanee. “YoungBoy Never Broke Again” even serves as a father figure to Starr’s son, Kamron Gaulden, who is not his biological son.
YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s love life has been the talk of the town for a while now. From flings to mature relationships, the rapper has had some big names in the industry. In 2014, he was rumored to be having an affair with a woman named Nisha, and in 2015, Starr Dejanee was also rumored to be having an affair with him. In 2017, he was linked to several women, including Bhad Bhabie, Jania Jackson, Malu Trevejo, and Jania Bania (Jania Meshell).
But it doesn’t stop there. YoungBoy Never Broke Again also dated Kaylyn Marie Long from 2018 to 2019, Yaya Mayweather in 2018, and Young Lyric in 2019 . Most recently, in 2023, he was spotted dating Angel Reese, sparking rumors of a possible romance.
The rapper has also had some interactions with Slim Danger, Nia Baby and Drea Symone. Despite his busy love life, NBA YoungBoy has always been vocal about his love for his family and children.
Profession
At just 14 years old, YoungBoy Never Broke Again started making music with a microphone he bought from Walmart. His hard work paid off when he released the mixtapes Life Before Fame and 38 Baby, which featured collaborations with other Baton Rouge rappers. His popularity then soared, especially after he had a “song-by-song rap beef” with a Baton Rouge rapper.
His career was put on hold after he was arrested in Texas for attempted first-degree murder. While in prison, he re-released two mixtapes. After being released from prison, he returned with the single “Untouchable” and later released a video for the song “41” featuring famous artists.
His “AI YoungBoy” mixtape, released in August 2017, was a huge success, peaking at No. 24 on the Billboard 200 chart, and the single “Untouchable” peaked at No. 95 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The project’s second single, “No Smoke,” was also a hit, peaking at No. 61 on the Billboard Hot 100.
After signing a joint venture deal with Atlantic Records, YoungBoy Never Broke Again announced his debut album Until Death Call My Name on January 11, 2018, which was released on April 27. Although he was arrested in February 2018, he still kept his promise and released a new mixtape, Master The Day Of Judgment, which was released on May 19. He remained prolific throughout the summer, releasing four EPs in a row: 4Respect, 4Freedom, 4Loyalty and 4WhatImportant.
On September 7, YoungBoy Never Broke Again released the Decided mixtape, which featured a guest appearance from Trippie Redd, followed in December by Realer, which featured Lil Baby and Plies. His hard work paid off as he was named YouTube’s top music artist for 101 consecutive weeks in 2019 and ranked ninth on Billboard’s mid-year chart, despite not releasing any projects during the first half of the year.
Even after being sentenced to 14 months of house arrest, he continued to make music, releasing “House Arrest Tingz” in September 2019 and collaborating with Juice WRLD on the hit single Bandit. On top of that, YoungBoy Never Broke Again released his mixtape AI YoungBoy 2 in October, which debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200 chart.
NBA YoungBoy has been praised for his impressive singing ability, which is characterized by his “powerful fists and full of energy”. His diligent attitude was also noted, with critics noting that he “released music at an alarming rate.” Since 2015, he has released a staggering 26 albums, extended plays, and mixtapes, cementing his status as one of the music industry’s most prolific artists.
net worth
YoungBoy Never Broke Again has an estimated net worth of around $6 million, earned mostly through his music career.
Over the past few years, he has released many successful songs and albums and topped the charts with several singles. He also earns income through tours and endorsement deals with various brands.
social media
- Instagram account: @Nbayoungboy.16x
- Twitter account: N/A
discography
- Right foot squirms
- lonely child
- meaningless
- bandit
- precious pain
- Tinzi under house arrest
- put it on me
- Lil Top
- Vette
- untouchable
- bad bad
- best friend
- nevada
- how am i doing
- purify me
