NBA Youngboy
NBA YoungBoy is a rapper who first gained widespread attention with his 2016 single “38 Baby.” He was born Kentrell DeSean Gaulden on October 20, 1999, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In 2018, he released his debut studio album *Until Death Call My Name*, which included tracks like “Outside Today” that charted on the Billboard Hot 100. Known for his prolific output, Gaulden has dropped multiple projects annually, including the 2020 mixtape *38 Baby 2* and the 2021 album *Sincerely, Kentrell*, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Beyond his music, NBA YoungBoy has built one of hip-hop’s most engaged digital followings, with over 15 million subscribers on YouTube where he posts music videos and personal vlogs. His candid storytelling often addresses his experiences with legal issues, fatherhood, and street life, giving listeners an unvarnished look into his world. A collaboration with Juice WRLD on “Bandit” further cemented his influence in contemporary Southern rap.
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