NBA YoungBoy tied the knot with YouTube star Jazlyn Mychelle. However, before becoming a family man, YoungBoy had player ways with almost a dozen children to show for it. SOHH looked back at the Louisiana native’s previous relationships. A hearty congratulations are in order for newlyweds — NBA YoungBoy and Jazlyn Mychelle. The couple, who […]
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Before February comes to a close next week, a large number of artists pushed to have their new arrivals out this Friday (February 24). We heard remixes from The Weeknd and Ariana Grande, as well as A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, and the albums came in numbers too. We heard from Logic and friends on College Park, and Don Toliver’s Love Sick is earning mixed reviews. One project that’s sitting incredibly well with fans so far is Yeat’s AftërLyfe.
The 22-year-old gave fans an astounding 22 tracks on his latest effort, most of them coming in without features. Of course, he did connect with a handful of collaborators, including Luh geeky on “Now” and Kranky Krany on both “Rav3 p4rty” and “Mëan feen.” Aside from those three, Yeat also reconnected with NBA YoungBoy for “Shmunk,” which has already earned nearly 45K streams on Spotify alone.
“Yeah, you heard me right / Uh, he ain’t pickin’ no fight, he ain’t pickin’ no fight,” the California-born performer rhymes as the chorus blasts at the start of the song. “Yeah, got a blick on my side, got a blick on my side / I got big money, big money ties and big mob ties.” For his part, the Louisiana native also shows out with braggadocios bars, chiefly about having stacks of cash, buying new cars, and wearing designer brands.
Yeat and YoungBoy’s latest collaborative effort isn’t their first time working together. Last October, the latter shared his Ma’ I Got A Family Gangsta Grillz tape, including 19 tracks and just two features. The first comes from Nicki Minaj on “I Admit,” while the second comes from Never Broke Again on “I Don’t Text Back.”
Stream Yeat and NBA YoungBoy’s joint “Shmunk” single on Spotify or Apple Music below. Afterward, revisit the former’s full AftërLyfe album here. Make sure to check back later today (February 25) for more release updates on our Fire Emoji playlist update.
Quotable Lyrics:
Pull up and I chop it, I pop it and pop it
She f*ck with my diamonds, I f*ck with her Gotti then
I need to buy me a brand new big body Benz
Ain’t comin’ in if they ain’t let them shottas in
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NBA Youngboy began his contract with Motown Records earlier this year, which already seems to be working out for him. In the midst of claiming that he’s been blackballed, Motown’s opened the gates for mainstream publications to enter his world. Earlier this year, he invited Billboard Magazine to his home for an insightful interview that detailed everything from family life to his musical career. It marked one of the first times since the beginning of YB’s career that he allowed the media to enter his world.
Most recently, the Louisiana star sat down with B.Dot and Elliot Wilson to discuss his upcoming project, the state of hip-hop, as well as his move to Motown Records. Following his tenure with Atlantic, reports emerged in late 2022 that his contract with Motown would begin in 2023. However, during his time with Atlantic, he delivered an abundance of projects beyond his contractual obligations with the label including The Last Slimeto, Realer 2, Ma’ I Got A Family, and 3800 Degrees.
Despite the contract, NBA Youngboy over delivered with the number of projects he dropped on Atlantic Records. Some would consider it generous, while others feel as though it was not in his best interest business-wise but YB explained that it had more to do with his work ethic. “It wasn’t a favor, it wasn’t nothin’ planned. I just dropped music. It brings some type of good feeling to put together a tape and just release it” he said.
In terms of his move to Motown after years with Atlantic, NBA Youngboy said he just wanted to expand further. “You know, just try something new. See if I could get more out of a label situation,” he said. Interestingly enough, he said that Motown wasn’t just a specific label that he wanted to sign. The leverage he’s gained in his career apparently allows him to release music with any label under the Universal umbrella. “It ain’t actually just my specific label. With each tape, I can go anywhere on Universal I want to go and drop,” he said. Check out YB’s full interview with Rap Radar above.
Fans celebrated his appearance on Unc & Phew, but it was puzzling that NBA YoungBoy, Takeoff, and Quavo didn’t star in a visual of their collaboration. With a stacked lineup such as this, a music video almost always follows. However, “To the Bone” only received a visualizer, much to fans’ disappointment. The Louisiana rapper’s interview with Rap Radar has made the rounds, and during the conversation, YoungBoy admits there was a visual in the works.
According to the Rap star, a minor setback changed plans at the last minute. “Quavo sent me the song,” said YoungBoy. “They came out here to do the video, but I think something happened. And it had me in a f*cked up mood. So, I had canceled the video. I regret it, though. It’s okay, though.”
Takeoff was killed on November 1 last year at a private event in Houston. He was with Quavo and a handful of others at a bowling alley, and it’s reported that a dice game led to a confrontation. However, Takeoff wasn’t involved in the argument and instead was the victim of a stray bullet fired during the fray. He has been fondly remembered in Hip Hop and beyond, and police call his death a tragic accident.
Authorities arrested Patrick Clark in connection with the rapper’s death. Clark has since posted $1 million bail, reportedly paid for by a concerned citizen who believes in his innocence. Clark and his attorney have also insisted he wasn’t responsible for the crime, but the public is waiting to see what evidence is revealed during his trial.
Takeoff was an unproblematic figure in the industry, but his passing has sparked controversy. Rap-A-Lot icon J. Prince’s son was at the event when Takeoff was killed, and their family has endured harsh criticism from the public. Prince has declared his love and respect for Takeoff while also targeting Offset. The two engaged in a war of words on social media after J. Price insulted the Migos star. Things have settled as their peers attempt to keep the peace.
Most rappers hope to etch their name into history but NBA Youngboy doesn’t appear to care for that. Over the years, he built his persona as a recluse of sorts, straying away from industry politics and maintaining a significant distance from his peers. It’s unclear if that’ll change in the future, especially with plans to move his family to Europe. No matter how big YB becomes, it seems that he continues to maintain a level-head, for the most part.
YB remains an interesting character in hip-hop, especially for the amount of fame he gained organically. He hasn’t showcased the competitive nature that we’ve seen among some of rap’s greats who’ve battled their way to the top of the food chain. Still, his fans don’t hesitate to bring his name up in comparison to other rappers. “YB Better” became engrained in Internet dialect within the past year. However, it doesn’t seem as though NBA Youngboy really cares for competing.
During his recent appearance on Rap Radar, the rapper divulged his thoughts on the competitive nature of rap and going toe-to-toe with his peers in the space. “I don’t think I could compete,” NBA Youngboy said. “I think I’d lose, I don’t know how to play the game, I just go. Like, I ain’t never really have no type of structure or nothing. I just go. Like, even when it’s time to drop, I just pick the songs out and go.”
His approach evidently worked in his favor throughout his career. He’s bigger than he’s ever been, and enough time has passed for him to be consider an influence on other rappers who emerged after him. However, having his name stand alongside the greats isn’t something he necessarily cares for. “I just wanna be paid,” YoungBoy said. “… This whole music thing, like every aspect of it, like it’s all ignorance. I just wanna be paid, I don’t care about all that extra shit. I just wanna be paid and stay out the way.” Peep NBA Youngboy’s comments above and let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.
NBA Youngboy’s entering a new era in his career. Following his departure from Atlantic Records in 2022, he kicked off his contract with Motown at the beginning of the year. Shockingly, he’s been more open than he has in the past. He’s interacting more with the media and appears to have a change in perspective surrounding the entertainment industry as a whole. Perhaps, it’s part of contractual agreements but it’s clear that fans appreciate the influx of content he’s delivering.
This week, the rapper sat down with B.Dot and Elliott Wilson for the latest episode of Rap Radar. He confirmed the title of his forthcoming album, Don’t Try This At Home. “I’mma be talking crazy on there,” he said of the project. “I’mma show you Murda Man… but I’m lettin’ you know, though: Don’t try this at home,” he added, explaining that he doesn’t want fans to recreate anything that he says on his records. In a sense, this statement falls in line with his “Stop The Violence” campaign. “It’s all entertainment, bruh,” he continued with a grin on his face.
YB explained that there’s a line between entertainment and reality. Though some things are intended to keep audiences engaged, he feels as though reality can spill into the art sometimes. “Entertainment and reality is very different. What I do think, some of the entertainers make their entertainment their reality also,” he said. “A lot of people who you see today, that’s 100% who they is,” he added, explaining that many rappers aren’t necessarily faking a persona. “But I guarantee you bro, the majority of them… nah,” he said.
He explained that many individuals simply create the perception that they live through the hardships of the streets. He explained that a lot of rappers carry weapons in their music videos. However, he questioned whether it’s actually an accurate representation of what they’ve experienced. “Man, you got to dig a little deeper sometimes, bro,” he said. “Alright, now look at his mama. His mama ain’t no gangsta, so how the f*ck is he a gangsta? That shit don’t be adding up, bruh.” Check out the clip above.
An easily overlooked trend has taken over the rap scene in recent years: rappers painting their nails. From A$AP Rocky to NBA YoungBoy, even to Kid Cudi, many top charting artists have turned to nail polish to add flare to their look. Additionally, Trippie Redd is amongst the men following this rockstar-esque beauty trend, and he spoke out about why he does it. His response was triggered based on an Instagram post by veteran music manager Wack 100. In the post, Wack asked for clarity on this trend.
By no means was Wack attacking rappers who wear colors on their nails. According to HipHopDX, he respectfully clarified where he was coming from. “To to the youngsters out there, I’m hearing something about emo and all this other shit. Can y’all leave a comment down below on what the fingernail polish represent?” he continued, “because of some of the youngsters I mentioned that I know, I don’t think it means it that [they’re feminine]. I just think it’s another type of movement.” Furthermore, Wack explained where his confusion remained. He emphasized on how he’s a “’70s baby” whose trends included wearing only one earring and sagging pants. Additionally, he described how these movements were often looked down on by older generations, similar to how nail polish on rappers is perceived now.
The post had attracted the attention of Trippie, who took to the comment section to respond. Trippie responded simply: “It’s a way of expressing ur feelings, being true to your self and self-care.” The 23-year-old rapper has rocked many different nail art looks over the years, including smiley faces, an homage to 2Pac, and a go-to classic matte black.
Wack’s question hasn’t been the only time where rappers wearing nail polish has been questioned. In fact, Soulja Boy took a more aggressive stance on the matter when he attacked rappers for painting their nails and wearing lipstick. He urged these men to “stop playing,” and claimed he would never do such a thing. The Chicago rapper’s rant rubbed NBA YoungBoy the wrong way, and his response revealed that his feelings were hurt. Previously, YoungBoy had explained his own reasonings for decorating his body, explaining that “I like to look in the mirror and see everything black. Like my eyes and shit. That’s one hundred percent real! That’s me being myself. I feel comfortable that way … It give me like the goth feeling, like rockstars.”
The wait is over for new music from Shy Glizzy. The DMV rapper spent the past year building the anticipation for his next release to follow-up Young Jefe 3. The mixtape arrived in 2020, and then, he delivered Feed The Sharks, a compilation project from Glizzy Gang. Overall, fans have anticipated what he has up his sleeve after he released a string of promising singles throughout 2022. Songs like “Borderline” ft. EST Gee and “Underrated” warmed fans up for what he had in store for 2023.
Along with the aforementioned singles, he found success of TikTok in late 2022 with “White Girl.” The song gained significant traction and couldn’t come at a better time. Around then, he also shared singles like “Slime-U-Out” ft. 21 Savage and at the top of the year, unveiled the NBA Youngboy-assisted, “Fools Fall N Love.” All of these records ultimately repositioned Shy Glizzy as a leader in the DMV rap scene and now, he’s finally unveiled his long-awaited project, Flowers.
This morning, Shy Glizzy’s new album arrived in its entirety. Laced with 20 songs in total, the rapper enlists a few artists to help. Chris Brown, 21 Savage, NBA Youngboy, and EST Gee appear on the tracklist, while Glizzy holds down the majority of the project on his own. It’s another impressive body of work from Shy Glizzy that certainly won’t disappoint his fans, whether day ones or new supporters who discovered him through TikTok.
During a recent interview with Akademiks on Off The Record, Glizzy explained the album’s title reflects his longevity in the game. Despite co-signs from artists like Beyoncé, he feels as though he hasn’t received his rightful credit. “I’ve been in this s**t for a minute now, man,” he explained. “I feel like the growth is there, this s**t’s finally gotten to a point where the knives are sharpening, and all the respect is due. That’s why I named this s**t Flowers, I feel like I need mines, I feel like I give a lot of people theirs.” Check out his latest body of work above and sound off with your thoughts in the comments.
Questions were raised after NBA YoungBoy launched his “stop the violence” advocacy in Hip Hop. Since living in Utah, it seems that YoungBoy has had a change of heart about his lyrical content. The rapper has been pushing a new movement, and he further explained his stance in his expansive feature with Billboard. “I think about how many lives I actually am responsible for when it comes to my music,” he stated at the time.
“How many girls I got feeling like if you don’t go about a situation that your boyfriend’s bringing on you in his way, you’re wrong? How many people have put this sh-t in their ears and actually went and hurt someone?” Additionally: “Or how many kids felt like they needed to tote a gun and walked out the house and toted it the wrong way? Now he’s fixing to sit there and do years of his life that he can’t get back.”
Although the message was received warmly, Joe Budden isn’t totally convinced. On The Joe Budden Podcast, the hosts discussed YoungBoy’s new outlook. Further, some even praised him for stepping away from the content that helped catapult him into stardom. Budden pushed back ever so slightly. “I don’t believe one f*ckin’ word of any of that sh*t,” he declared.
“I laughed every time that sh*t popped up on my phone,” he also added. “Get the f*ck outta here.” Ice argued that he respected YoungBoy’s public statements calling for an end to violence. Others noted that it wasn’t too long ago that he was filming a music video surrounded by people with firearms.
Budden further suggested that YoungBoy’s anti-violence stance was marketing, and he called Ice “gullible.” It seemed that YoungBoy was alerted of Budden’s mention. On the Never Broke Again LLC Instagram, a photo of YoungBoy was captioned: “Tell @joebudden ‘Don’t try this at home’ who ready? The mysterious message left fans thinking a surprise is in store, but we’ll have to wait for more news. Check out the clip above.
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