Discographies: YoungBoy Never Broke Again

YoungBoy Never Broke Again (NBA YoungBoy) has built an extensive discography since his debut in 2015, encompassing studio albums, mixtapes, compilation albums, EPs, and numerous singles. Here’s a comprehensive overview of his musical releases:

🎙️ Studio Albums

YoungBoy has released seven studio albums:

Until Death Call My Name (2018)
Top (2020)
Sincerely, Kentrell (2021)
The Last Slimeto (2022)
I Rest My Case (2023)
Don’t Try This at Home (2023)
I Just Got a Lot on My Shoulders (2024)

🎧 Mixtapes

YoungBoy’s prolific output includes 26 mixtapes, with notable titles such as:

Life Before Fame (2015)
Mind of a Menace series (2015–2016)
38 Baby (2016)
AI YoungBoy (2017)
Ain’t Too Long (2017)
AI YoungBoy 2 (2019)
38 Baby 2 (2020)
Realer (2018)
Realer 2 (2022)
Colors (2022)
3800 Degrees (2022)
Ma’ I Got a Family (2022)
Decided 2 (2023)

He has also collaborated on mixtapes like Fed Baby’s with Moneybagg Yo and From the Bayou with Birdman.

📦 Compilation Albums

YoungBoy has released three compilation albums:

4Respect 4Freedom 4Loyalty 4WhatImportant (2018)
Lost Files (2022)
Compliments of Grave Digger Mountain (2024)

🎵 Singles

YoungBoy has released over 100 singles, both as a lead and featured artist, contributing to his reputation as one of the most prolific artists in hip-hop.

📀 Extended Plays (EPs)

His EPs include:

4Respect (2018)
4Freedom (2018)
4Loyalty (2018)

NBA YoungBoy (also known as YoungBoy Never Broke Again, or simply YB) is one of the most prolific and influential artists in modern hip-hop. Here’s a deeper dive into his music, style, career milestones, and influence:

🔊 Musical Style and Themes

NBA YoungBoy is known for:

Emotive Lyrics: His music blends raw emotion, vulnerability, and aggression. He often raps about trauma, loss, street life, and family.
Melodic Trap Sound: He fuses melodic flows with gritty Southern trap production, often using Auto-Tune.
Volume Over Hype: Rather than hyping single releases, he floods the market with frequent projects and videos.

📈 Commercial Success

Billboard History:
- He became the first hip-hop artist to chart 100 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 before turning 24.
- His albums frequently debut at #1 or within the Top 10 on the Billboard 200.
- Despite legal troubles and minimal industry support, he consistently outperforms heavily promoted artists.
YouTube Dominance:
- For years, YoungBoy was one of the most-viewed artists on YouTube, often ranking above megastars like Drake and Taylor Swift.
- His direct-to-fan model — dropping videos regularly with minimal marketing — built a massive organic following.

🧠 Notable Projects (Deep Cuts & Standouts)

AI YoungBoy (2017): His breakout mixtape with tracks like “Untouchable” and “No Smoke.”
AI YoungBoy 2 (2019): Debuted at #1 on Billboard 200.
38 Baby & 38 Baby 2: Fan favorites with street-heavy themes.
Realer & Realer 2: Showcase his emotional vulnerability and raw vocals.
The Last Slimeto (2022): A 30-track album seen as a symbolic “final” statement on his previous label deal.

🤝 Collaborations & Affiliations

Frequent Collaborators: Quando Rondo, Lil Top, Rod Wave, Kevin Gates, Birdman, DaBaby.
From the Bayou (2021): A joint project with Birdman.
Better Than You (2022): A collab tape with DaBaby.

🧨 Controversy & Impact

YoungBoy is notoriously reclusive, spending much of his recent career under house arrest in Utah.
Despite a strained relationship with the media and streaming platforms, his fanbase (YB fans) is fiercely loyal.
He has become a symbol of DIY hip-hop success — avoiding the spotlight while achieving massive streaming numbers.
He’s also one of the few mainstream rappers to release full-length albums while under legal restriction.

🧬 Influence

YB’s output and sound have inspired a wave of younger rappers — especially in the Southern and street-rap scenes.
His blend of pain rap, emotional honesty, and consistent releases have become a model for independent success.
Artists like NLE Choppa, NoCap, Rylo Rodriguez, and Hotboii show clear influence from his style.