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NBA YoungBoy Misses Album Release Party

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Last week, NBA YoungBoy released Don’t Try This At Home, his sixth studio album and second of 2023. The album has a decent sales forecast and will likely debut in the top five on the Billboard 200. It is seen by many as a return to form for the rapper after the somewhat underwhelming I Rest My Case.

However, there have been some obstacles in promoting the album. YoungBoy has been under house arrest in Utah since 2021. While the conditions of his sentence were recently lightened, the rapper has not been able to properly promote an album in some time. Despite this, YoungBoy dropped a reported $200k to rent LA’s Elevate Lounge DTLA for the Don’t Try This At Home. Additionally, YoungBoy would attend the event virtually via live stream.

YoungBoy No-Shows

Everything was ready to celebrate Don’t Try This At Home. Famous faces were mingling at Elevate. DJ Carisma was providing the on-site music. But there was no sign of YoungBoy himself. The event continued but still no sign of the man of the hour. Eventually, the party closed out and everyone went home without ever having seen or spoken to YoungBoy. It was a disappointing turn of events, especially given the hype surrounding Don’t Try This At Home and the party’s price tag. The party was also reportedly sponsored by 50 Cent’s cognac brand.

So what happened? TMZ claims a source with knowledge of the situation informed them that YoungBoy had simply gone to bed. Utah is an hour ahead of LA and the late Saturday night start would have been even later for YoungBoy. However, the rapper’s team disputes this. “There was a technical difficulty and they couldn’t get NBA YoungBoy on the live stream. They tried Zoom and FaceTime without any success and unfortunately, NBA YoungBoy was unable to connect with his friends and fans,” they said in a statement. Technical difficulties feel like the more likely reason but if that were the case, why did the rapper simply call in and speak to a few people? No further statement has been released at this time, with YoungBoy’s team only speaking to refute TMZ‘s claims.

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Nicki Minaj Declares “YoungBoy Better”

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Nicki Minaj just joined all the YB die-hards on Twitter and took to her Instagram story to proclaim: “NBA YoungBoy better.” Moreover, this follows the release of their much anticipated and high-profile single “WTF.” On that track, the Baton Rouge MC gave us a taste of what’s to come on his next album, Don’t Try This At Home. Furthermore, that vibe consists of incredibly soulful samples, trilling hi-hats, and almost clipping bass. Of course, Nicki floats over the track with ease, and it makes for quite the energetic and charismatic collaboration.

Of course, this is hardly the first link-up between YB and the Queen, such as the track “I Admit” which showed up on the former’s Gangsta Grillz tape, Ma’ I Got A Family. Given the positive reception to these tracks, many believe that we could be witnessing a power duo in the making with these collaborations. After all, their styles are quite distant at first glance, but they match similarly raw bars with more varied production than you’d expect. As such, Nicki Minaj praising YoungBoy in this context could be a sign of further work together.

Nicki Minaj Has YoungBoy’s Back

During a Twitter Q&A, the New York MC actually detailed what it was like working with YoungBoy. “YoungBoy was rlly dope,” she wrote on Twitter. “Chill. Laid back. Sweet. rlly f**k wit his vibe. Didn’t do the most on set, more mature than I thought he’d be. He was on gangsta time.” What’s more is that YB’s gotten similar praise from other collaborators that usually aren’t perceived to be in his space like Tyler, The Creator. It highlights quite an admirable part of his artistry in that, while he’s very clear about what he doesn’t like, he won’t say no to the chance of collaborating with any rapper if he sees a connection.

However, there might be a point of contention between these collaborators- which has nothing to do with personal or career-driven beef. In fact, Nicki Minaj aired out her frustrations with her partnership with Amazon AMP for not giving her a bigger cut for bringing other artists (like YoungBoy) onto the company. “Now they’re getting other artists, like NBA Youngboy, all this stuff because of me. Didn’t give me equity in it, didn’t give me shit,” a voice that sounds like Nicki says. “All I said was, ‘Hey, you guys, now that I see what it is and now that I realized you used me.” She continued for a bit before realizing her microphone was still on and quickly fixed the issue. Whether it’s a real complaint or not is up to Father Time. On that note, stick around on HNHH for the latest updates on Nicki Minaj and YoungBoy.

YoungBoy Claims He’s Going Back To Baton Rouge

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While it’s a bit murky and unclear, it seems like NBA YoungBoy just claimed he’s going back home to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Moreover, he was staying in Utah under house arrest before his gun felony trial, but he didn’t detail whether he was done with that commitment. Nevertheless, a video surfaced on social media of the rapper (masked behind a furry balaclava) saying: “On my way to BR. We having a second dump day.” However, a lot of people are raising their eyebrows and this clip, calling him a stunt double and wondering what the legal update is on his Utah stay.

Still, no matter where YB finds himself, fans should expect some great stuff from him soon. In fact, he recently spoke about his upcoming album Don’t Try This At Home. “I’mma be talking crazy on there,” the chart-topping star remarked to Rap Radar. “I’mma show you Murda Man… but I’m lettin’ you know, though: Don’t try this at home.” Of course, that refers to the MC’s changing perspective on violence and more negative behaviors espoused in his music.

YoungBoy Seemingly Coming Back To Baton Rouge

“I think about how many lives I actually am responsible for when it comes to my music,” he told Billboard. “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 s**t in their ears and actually went and hurt someone? 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.”

Also, it’s not like the “Put It On Me” star didn’t find new things to appreciate in Utah. In fact, he wants to get a Mormon baptism after spending meaningful time with missionaries. “I wanted help very badly,” he explained. “I needed a friend. And it hit me. It was just cool to see someone with a different mindset that had nothing to do with business or money. Just these wonderful souls… make sure my heart is in the right space.” Let us know what you think of his apparent return to Louisiana in the comments below and stay tuned to HNHH for the latest on YoungBoy Never Broke Again.

NBA YoungBoy Allegedly Speaks Out Against Lil Durk

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NBA YoungBoy just sent out some shots on Twitter allegedly aimed at Lil Durk. Moreover, Durkio posted some messages about an upcoming single to his Instagram Story that many believe took aim at YB. In fact, he announced his next album Don’t Try This At Home will release some time in April. As such, many believe that Durk’s message of “f***ing up” someone’s release date might refer to the Louisiana rapper. However, most people interpreted as a shot to Quando Rondo’s upcoming release, who’s a close collaborator of YoungBoy’s.

Still, the Top rapper’s words seemed particularly pointed at The Voice. “Kiss my a** b***h see me in the streets,” he wrote on Thursday (March 2). “Old a** think he slick stop watching me fanned out a** n***a.” While their beef is highly publicized and well-documented, social media antics often fall victim to a lot of speculation and misinformation. As such, take this news with a grain of salt, as Durk’s Stories are no longer up on his page. Having said that, that feud is a context through which you could interpret pretty much anything the two rappers say. You might even go so far as to say that it’s as important for promotion and buzz as any media partnership or promo material.

NBA YoungBoy Seemingly Fires At Lil Durk

Nevertheless, YB hinted at turning over a new leaf recently. During a highly rare Billboard interview, the Baton Rouge MC detailed his changing perspective on his often violent lyrics. “I’m at a point now in my life where I just know hurting people is not the way, and I feel very manipulated, even at this moment,” he expressed. “I was set on being the greatest at what I did and what I spoke about. Man, I was flooded with millions of dollars from the time I was 16 all the way to this point, and I woke up one morning like, ‘Damn. They got me. They made me do their dirty work.’ Man, look at the s**t I put in these people’s ears.”

Meanwhile, not all hope is lost for those who’d love to see YB and Durk on a song together. After all, the former seemingly squashed his beef with Kodak Black via a FaceTime call. With his new reflections on his career and opening himself up to more vulnerable conversations, maybe we’ll see the YouTube views kingpin evolve into something greater. Until then and afterwards, stay up to date on HNHH for the latest on YoungBoy.

NBA YoungBoy’s Label Teases New Album “AI YoungBoy 3” On The Way

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NBA YoungBoy’s label, Never Broke Again, recently teased his next album, AI YoungBoy 3 via Instagram. Moreover, they included a video of YB and his friends throwing a knife at a cardboard box. While it’s barely been a month since his last project, the Louisiana hitmaker is nothing if not prolific. In fact, there might even be multiple projects on the way. Another phrase tossed around with AI YoungBoy 3 is “Don’t try this at home,” which the label captioned their Story post with. “‘Don’t try this at home’ then AI Youngboy 3 album on the way,” the post read.

NEW ORLEANS, LA – AUGUST 25: NBA YoungBoy performs during Lil WeezyAna at Champions Square on August 25, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images)

Furthermore, that phrase could refer to either YB’s knife-throwing skills or a recent interaction with Joe Budden. The MC and media commentator said he doesn’t believe Youngboy’s recent statements about retiring his violent lyricism and lifestyle. “I don’t believe one f***in’ word of any of that s**t,” he remarked. “I laughed every time that s**t popped up on my phone. Get the f**k outta here,” going on to call the Top rapper’s words a marketing play. After Joe’s comments, Never Broke Again’s Instagram page posted a cryptic picture of Youngboy, potentially the cover art. “Tell @joebudden ‘Don’t try this at home’ who ready?” the caption read.

Meanwhile, the 23-year-old spoke on his changing perspective on violence during a rare Billboard interview. “I think about how many lives I actually am responsible for when it comes to my music,” he expresseded 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 s**t in their ears and actually went and hurt someone? 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.”

Also, YB addressed a variety of topics and life changes in his interview. For example, he spoke on considering a Mormon baptism after spending time with them under house arrest in Utah. With a new album seemingly on the way, it’ll be exciting to see how his artistry changes. However, what’s most important is that YB lives the life he wants, especially if it means making a positive impact. Regardless, come back to HNHH for the latest on YoungBoy Never Broke Again and his next release.

NBA YoungBoy Shows Billboard His Car Collection

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NBA YoungBoy recently showed off his car collection to Billboard, but had an interesting clarification to make. Moreover, the Baton Rouge, Louisiana rapper said that, since he can’t drive his cars, he’s looking to get rid of them. While he didn’t expand much on why he can’t drive, many assume it’s due to his house arrest. “Now we made it to the garage,” the I Rest My Case artist told the cameras. “With all the meaningless cars that I can’t drive. I actually want to get rid of all of these cars, I can’t drive any of them. I think I’d rather just fill my garage with antique cars until I do get a little freedom where I could double back and purchase some of these.”

Furthermore, viewers couldn’t catch a proper glimpse of these vehicles in the short clip Billboard posted to Instagram. While the 23-year-old didn’t detail the extent or makeup of his collection, his thoughts on freedom are quite interesting. Still, some knowledgeable car lovers in the comments informed people who don’t know what to call his big black SUV. “[Ninja emoji] put the Royce in the back like it’s storage,” one user wrote. However, we do get a glimpse of them, including sports cars and larger units.

ATLANTA, GA – NOVEMBER 29: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Rapper NBA YoungBoy performs onstage during Lil Baby & Friends concert to promote the new release of Lil Baby’s new album “Street Gossip” at Coca-Cola Roxy on November 29, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, YB recently spoke to Billboard about how people terrify him. Moreover, the insights came from the same interview where the rapper talks about his car collection. “I’m terrified of people,” he expressed. “I’m very scared of people. On my kids. I’m terrified of people, and I’m very shy. But I never know why, once I walk on the stage, I can get it done and leave.” Also, he shared that “people are cruel. Like, we can’t control ourselves. So, you never know if someone will do ya.”

Additionally, he gave examples of his growth across his life, as he now converses with Mormon missionaries who he used to turn away. “I wanted help very badly. I needed a friend. And it hit me,” the MC stated. “It was just cool to see someone with a different mindset that had nothing to do with business or money — just these wonderful souls.” Meanwhile, if you’re interested in his thoughts, check out Billboard’s interview below. Also, comment what you think of YB’s decision to get rid of his cars, and stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news on his career.

NBA YoungBoy Scores 13th Top 10 Album With “I Rest My Case”

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NBA YoungBoy scored his 13th top 10 album on the charts with I Rest My Case. Moreover, the Motown Records debut landed at No. 9 on the Billboard 200 chart. According to chart numbers, the latest from the Louisiana MC moved 29,000 album equivalents in its first week. Also, it garnered around 40 million streams in the U.S. in that time span.

ATLANTA, GA – NOVEMBER 29: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Rapper NBA YoungBoy performs onstage during Lil Baby & Friends concert to promote the new release of Lil Baby’s new album “Street Gossip” at Coca-Cola Roxy on November 29, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

While this a huge win for the Top star, many saw it as a drop in momentum. After all, it represented YB’s lowest album sales since his career first took off. Considering chart numbers, though, the 23-year-old still found massive success. When you’re as successful as him, even your relative misses are worth celebrating.

However, a few other factors could’ve contributed to this album’s success and relative lack of fanfare. I Rest My Case dropped at the very start of the year amid a busy holiday season. Also, it represents a different sound for YoungBoy, at least when it comes to the first half of the tracklist. Moreover, cuts like “Black” saw YoungBoy in the rage space, spitting over distorted synths and compressed-to-death percussion. Despite some calling it derivative, this writer still finds it to be a compelling and exciting fit for the MC.

Meanwhile, other artists continue to celebrate their Billboard dominance. SZA’s long-awaited SOS celebrated its fifth week atop the charts, and she tweeted a special message. In fact, it seems she’s writing a new one practically every week, with all the success she’s found. Moreover, the last album to achieve such a feat was Adele’s 30.

“5th week at number one,” the “Kill Bill” singer wrote. “God is good . F**k who disagree! Focus on yourself believe in yourself TRUST YOURSELF. GRATEFUL.”

Back to YB, though, he capped the year off by squashing his beef with Fredo Bang, as they hosted a toy drive in their home city of Baton Rouge. Also, he seems to have resolved things with Kodak Black. The two rappers recently hopped on FaceTime to air out their issues, put them aside, and come together.

What do you think of NBA YoungBoy’s I Rest My Case marking his 13th top 10 album on the charts? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments down below. Also, as always, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest on YB.

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NBA YoungBoy’s “I Rest My Case” Sells 30K Copies In First Week

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One of hip-hop’s most prolific artists continues to rake in numbers with each new release. NBA YoungBoy’s latest album, I Rest My Case, sold 30,000 copies in its first week according to HITS Daily Double. While some fans thought it was too derivative to be considered great, there’s no denying it made a splash. In other sales news, Coke Boys 6 by French Montana and DJ Drama sold 21,000 units. Meanwhile, Real Boston Richey’s Public Housing, Pt. 2 sold 15,000 copies.

ATLANTA, GA – NOVEMBER 29: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Rapper NBA YoungBoy performs onstage during Lil Baby & Friends concert to promote the new release of Lil Baby’s new album “Street Gossip” at Coca-Cola Roxy on November 29, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

These albums joined the charts amid some of last year’s most enduring hot releases. SZA’s SOS still sits comfortably at the top, with smash hits like Midnights by Taylor Swift and Heroes & Villains by Metro Boomin close by. I Rest My Case cracked the top 10 at No. 9, falling between Lil Baby’s It’s Only Me at 8 and Harry Styles’ Harry’s House at 10.

Moreover, these numbers are relatively consistent with YB’s project output and the sales he makes from them. His previous mixtape Ma’ I Got A Family garnered 39,000 sales in its first week. While I Rest My Case netted three quarters of that, it also dropped during the holiday season with not as much promotion or hype behind it. However, it represents YB’s lowest sales since his career got off the ground. Through songs like “Black,” however, the Louisiana rapper definitely switched things up on this album with some new experiments in rage. So, even if it isn’t YoungBoy’s peak, he’s always pushing something forward with each project.

Also, it seems the 23-year-old took even more steps to change. Recently, he hopped on a FaceTime call with Kodak Black, seemingly squashing their beef. In addition, he reportedly got a marriage license with Jazlyn Mychelle, with whom he shares two children. As one of the most enigmatic, divisive, but undeniably influential rappers working today, seeing his career evolve is more gratifying than ten million copies.

What do you think of these first-week numbers from NBA YoungBoy, French Montana, and Real Boston Richey? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments down below. Also, as always, check back in with HNHH for the latest releases, discussions, and numbers in hip-hop.

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NBA YoungBoy Embraces The Rage On New Song “Black”

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Youngboy is still on his grind, and he quickly reminded us of that as we entered the new year. NBA YoungBoy just dropped his latest album, I Rest My Case, on which the opening track “Black” is a standout. Moreover, accompanied by an energetic music video, it’s Youngboy’s foray into rage music à la Playboi Carti or Yeat.

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 16: Judge Greg Mathis and NBA Youngboy arrive at The Benjamin Crump Awards at The Venue of Hollywood on January 16, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Maury Phillips/Getty Images)

Still, it’s not his first attempt at buzzy synths, distorted bass, and a high-pitched drawl delivery. In fact, the Louisiana rapper experiments with the rage genre on a couple of tracks from I Rest My Case. Moreover, the next couple of songs in the tracklist also go in that sonic direction. Namely, these are tracks like “Louie V,” “Swag On Point,” and “B***h Yeah.” If you’ve been looking for a different direction from YB, now’s the time to check I Rest My Case out.

However, if you’re still a die-hard for the 23-year-old’s sound, “Black” carries over a lot of similarities to his most popular work. Moreover, the energy and aggression are still palpable, and his higher pitch doesn’t distract from his rapid-fire flows. Still, it’s not surprising to see YB in this rage lane. His Gangsta Grillz tape Ma’ I Got A Family featured Yeat on the track “I Don’t Text Back.”

Meanwhile, some fans caught YB while he was filming the music video for “Black.” It was a crazy moment for fans, as the Top rapper engaged them with a snowball fight. Also, if you peep the video, you can see these crowds around the rapper in a few shots.

Still, what did you think of NBA YoungBoy’s rage-tinged album cut “Black” from I Rest My Case? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments down below. Also, you can peep some standout bars and the music video down there as well. As always, stay logged in to HNHH for the latest greatness from the rap game.

Quotable Lyrics

How you get to this party? Don’t bring Backwoods, I like Swishers
I gotta Draco in the sack n***a, shoot the car, tryna knock out the engine (Boom, baow, baow)
I keep this s**t kickin’ on top of my pimpin’ (Yeah)
Dirty rod in my pouch, gotta know I ain’t slippin’ (Yeah, go)

Yaya Mayweather Shares NBA YoungBoy Quote In Photo Series

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Yaya Mayweather is celebrating the new year by dropping a photo series on Instagram. Posing in a pink crop top and jeans, the 22-year-old captioned it, “Too many people watching me bye.”

NBA Youngboy, who shares a son with Mayweather, said the quote after noticing nearly 200K fans on his Instagram Live. The viral moment later began to make the rounds on Instagram and TikTok.

This past December, Mayweather was sentenced for allegedly stabbing a woman in 2020. Previously pleading guilty to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, she was only given six years probation in the case.

Her lawyer told People last year, “We resolved the case between Iyanna and the State. The agreement calls for Iyanna being on deferred adjudication for a period of 6 years after which she will have no felony conviction and the case will be dismissed. She is eligible to have the deferred adjudication end after two years pending her good behavior.”

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Mayweather was previously arrested by Houston police in 2020 after getting into a physical altercation with Lapattra Lashai Jacobs. Describing herself as his fiancée, she allegedly grabbed two knives at the rapper’s home and charged at Jacobs, who was later treated for her injuries and also underwent surgery.

Youngboy is reportedly engaged to Jaylyn Michelle, who welcomed the Louisiana native’s 10th child in 2022. However, he and Mayweather sparked relationship rumors last August after she shared a mirror selfie with the caption, “Feels so good to be back home.”

It was soon revealed that Youngboy was photographed in the same room, leading many to think that the two had reunited.

Despite their past tumultuous relationship, the pair appear to still be on good terms. 

What are your thoughts on the famous co-parents? Let us know in the comments.

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