NBA YoungBoy + 'Sincerely, Kentrell' Are Battling Drake To Make History
Louisiana rapper NBA YoungBoy might join elite company and do something few have been able to accomplish. While in prison awaiting trial for drugs and weapons charges, his new EP Sincerely, Kentrell is fighting for a #1 debut.
NBA YoungBoy Is Battling Drake To Make History
The project is supposed to move north of 155,000 units in its opening week, battling Drake’s Certified Lover Boy, which has been #1 for 3 weeks now since its release, for the top spot. If it does debut at #1 on the Billboard 200, the Never Broke Again star will be the third artist to do this while in jail. The others are none other than hip-hop greats Tupac and Lil Wayne, who also topped the charts while behind bars.
NBA YoungBoy Secures Massive Motown Partnership
In addition to his new album, the Baton Rouge native is making major moves like always,. Despite sitting behind bars currently, he's secured a ginormous partnership with a legendary record label.
The Never Broke Again star has announced a global partnership with the one and only Motown on his Never Broke Again record label. He released a statement about the venture, and he’s making major boss moves with artists such as Quando Rondo, NoCap, P Yungin, Meechy Baby, Rjae, and Rojay signed to his label.
“I felt like I had a responsibility to my artists to make sure to find the right partner for my label. I’m looking forward to working with Ethiopia, Kenoe and Motown Records.” – NBA YoungBoy
“I’m excited to work with Never Broke Again, a homegrown brand that has created an incredibly authentic and credible movement that represents the next generation in Louisiana’s legacy of ground-breaking hip-hop labels. I look forward to working with YoungBoy and Montana to continue to grow their vision and reach their fans around the world.” – Ethiopia Habtemariam, Motown CEO
NBA YoungBoy Reveals What He’s Doing Behind Bars
The Southern rapper is staying busy behind bars, whether it’s making new deals or grinding audio fire. New footage has revealed what the jailed hip-hop star has been up to as he awaits trial.
The Never Broke Again star has been recording music in prison. A video of him turning up on a jail phone shows just how dedicated YB is to the grind.
NBA YoungBoy Rival Was Killed In 2017
In addition to making new audio fire, the Louisiana native has been dealing with his own legal problems — he’s currently in jail facing federal weapons charges — but he’s also indirectly linked to a murder case involving a rival artist.
Deandre Fields was charged with second-degree murder in the 2017 shooting death of local Baton Rouge rapper Gee Money back in May 2021. Fields is affiliated with NBA YoungBoy’s Never Broke Again crew, while Gee Money was part of the rival Top Boy Gorilla group. The two factions have been beefing for years. Fields pleaded not guilty on Thursday, and his next court date is set for this month.
Fields’ arrest warrant provided insight into what started the beef between Burton (Gee Money) and Gaulden (NBA YoungBoy), saying Burton released a song that contained “derogatory lyrics” about Gaulden’s sister. Gaulden responded with a social media post and the bad blood escalated from there, the warrant says. (The Advocate)