NBA Youngboy, who recently accepted a plea deal and was sentenced to 27 months in prison over a federal gun charge, released five brand-new tracks along with visualizers.
Today (November 08, 2024), Youngboy surprised fans by uploading official music videos for five previously unreleased records, on his YouTube channel, quickly generating hundreds of thousands of views across social media platforms.
"I keep that s**t insidе my system to put up with you / I take this money, buy my cars or somе brand new shoes / I had to tell 'em give me bars for to catch my groove / I took that b***h and did her bad in my recording room / I gave that b***h some bands too" - NBA Youngboy raps on 'Never Stopping'.
Bringing together producers like Ayo Bleu, SAUCEboy, Say Terrelle, and more, Youngboy delivered the following five records as part of today's release schedule:
- Never Stopping
- Catch Me
- Missing Everything
- Sneaking
- Killa Season
The new records follow up on his collaboration with rapper J.K. Mac titled Luv Like Me, which was released to all streaming platforms on November 01, 2024. Fans were seen sharing their excitement over these records on re-posts of the music videos, uploaded to X (formerly Twitter).
NBA Youngboy raises fan anticipation for upcoming 'I Just Got A Lot On My Shoulders' album
Prior to NBA Youngboy's arrest in April, the rapper intended to release his highly anticipated seventh studio album, I Just Got A Lot On My Shoulders.
Since the original release date of April 19, fans believed the project had been postponed indefinitely, until today, when five songs were uploaded to his YouTube channel.
The album was announced over a year ago when he uploaded a Facetime video between himself and Birdman.
In the clip, Youngboy previewed snippets from songs expected to be included on I Just Got A Lot On My Shoulders, while Cash Money CEO Birdman excitedly remarked:
"The f**k, man? You gotta save Hip Hop, bruh. Nephew.. gotta save this s**t bruh. Real talk. I see it’s watered down. I’m finna come, though."
While multiple leaked singles have surfaced online, following the rapper's arrest, these new tracks mark his first official release since We shot him in his head huh was uploaded to streaming on February 29, 2024.
Several fans have taken to X to share their thoughts and opinions on NBA Youngboy's new songs, with many highlighting that these releases could mark the beginning of his rollout for I Just Got A Lot On My Shoulders.
"Shows how crazy his vault is man, stuff [has] been getting leaked for months and still has songs which are very good" - A fan stated.
"It's actually good asf and during the time people thought he fell off" - An individual defends NBA Youngboy against online criticism.
"I can feel your hype! NBA YoungBoy really knows how to drop heat. His energy is next level, and it’s clear this album is about to make a huge impact." - Another added.
"NBA YoungBoy is Rapping like his legacy is on the line" - A fan praises Youngboy's performance on 'Sneaking'.
"This s**t is so tough a n***a could cry. I been waiting for this s**t" - A fan added.
"ALBUM DROPS DECEMBER 6TH" - An NBA Youngboy fan page claimed.
"I hope this got all the leaks on it cause they deada** removed 'Meet the Reaper' and 'Never Stopping' off Spotify after it got leaked." - A fan hoped.
"YoungBoy Never Broke Again's discography includes six studio albums, three compilation albums, 26 mixtapes, three extended plays, and 102 singles." - A fan praised Youngboy's discography.
While fan pages and some hip-hop news outlets suggest a "December 06, 2024" release date for I Just Got A Lot On My Shoulders, neither Youngboy nor his team has confirmed this date.
On August 14, 2024, NBA Youngboy pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. His attorney, Bradford Cohen, noted the possibility of an early release based on time served.