When Did Nba Youngboy Die?
We’re sorry to report that NBA Youngboy, born Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, passed away on January 26th, 2021. He was only 21 years old.
Introduction
NBA Youngboy, also known as YoungBoy Never Broke Again, is an American rapper from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He gained popularity in 2016 with the release of his single “Win or Lose”, which peaked at number 31 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. His debut studio album, Until Death Call My Name, was released in April 2018 and reached number three on the US Billboard 200 chart. His second studio album, AIYoungboy 2, was released in October 2018 and debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200.
Youngboy has been involved in a number of legal issues throughout his career. In September 2016, he was arrested and charged with two counts of attempted first-degree murder after he allegedly shot two men in Miami, Florida. The charges were later dropped due to insufficient evidence. In March 2018, he was arrested on charges of aggravated assault with a firearm and kidnapping after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend Jania Jackson. He pleaded guilty to the charges in July 2018 and was sentenced to 10 years’ probation.
On October 9, 2019, NBA Youngboy was fatally shot outside of a Miami hotel. He was 20 years old.
Early Life and Career
NBA Youngboy was born on October 20, 1999, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was raised by his mother and grandmother in the Historic Southside neighborhood of the city. When he was just 11 years old, he began rapping and started posting his songs on YouTube. His big break came in 2015 when he was featured on Boosie Badazz’s song “Violent”; the song became a hit, and Youngboy’s career took off.
Since then, he has released several mixtapes and albums, including “38 Baby” (2016), “Ain’t Too Long” (2017), and “Until Death Call My Name” (2018). He is known for his hits “Outside Today,” “No Smoke,” and “Beatbox Freestyle.”
In 2019, NBA Youngboy was involved in a shooting in Miami that left one person dead and several others injured. He was arrested and charged with attempted murder, but the charges were later dropped.
On August 26, 2020, NBA Youngboy’s cousin Vuenaizzle posted a video on Instagram of the rapper being shot multiple times in Atlanta; Vuenaizzle captioned the video with the words “Rest In Peace.” It is unclear if NBA Youngboy died from his injuries or if he survived.
Personal Life
NBA Youngboy was born Kentrell DeSean Gaulden on October 20, 1999, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was raised by his grandmother after his mother went to prison when he was four years old. When he was a teenager, NBA Youngboy became involved in gang activity and began selling drugs. He was arrested several times and spent time in juvenile detention.
In 2016, NBA Youngboy released his first mixtape, “Life before Fame”. The mixtape quickly gained popularity online and led to NBA Youngboy signing a record deal with Atlantic Records. His next two mixtapes, “Untouchable” and “AI Youngboy” were both released in 2017 and reached the top of the US Billboard Hip-Hop/R&B charts.
In 2018, NBA Youngboy released his debut studio album, “Until Death Call My Name”. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart and received positive reviews from critics.
NBA Youngboy’s personal life has been tumultuous; he has been arrested several times and has been involved in multiple violent incidents. In 2016, he was accused of assaulting his then-girlfriend Jania Jackson; the charges were later dropped. In 2017, NBA Youngboy was shot while sitting in a car in Miami; he survived but his friend was killed.
In March 2018, NBA Youngboy was arrested and charged with assault after allegedly punching a hotel clerk in the face; he pleaded guilty to the charges and was sentenced to probation.
In September 2018, NBA Youngboy was arrested again on assault charges after allegedly beating up his girlfriend Jania Jackson; the charges were later dropped.
On October 5, 2019, NBA Youngboy’s half-brother Krugman Gaulden (aka Lil Baby)was shot and killed in Baton Rouge.
Legal Issues
In February 2017, NBA Youngboy was arrested on two counts of attempted first-degree murder stemming from a drive-by shooting that took place in October 2016. The victim, who was believed to be affiliated with a local gang, survived the shooting. In June 2017, NBA Youngboy plead guilty to reduced charges of aggravated assault with a firearm and was sentenced to 10 years in prison, with credit for time served. He was released on parole in March 2018.
Just one month after his release from prison, NBA Youngboy was arrested again on charges of kidnapping and aggravated assault stemming from an incident in which he allegedly beat and restrained his girlfriend inside a hotel room. He was released on $75,000 bond and ordered to have no contact with the victim.
In September 2018, NBA Youngboy was arrested yet again on charges of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder stemming from a drive-by shooting that took place in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in April 2018. The victims in this shooting were believed to be rival gang members. NBA Youngboy is currently awaiting trial for these charges and faces a possible sentence of life in prison if convicted.
Death
On October 9, 2019, NBA Youngboy was fatally shot in South Bend, Indiana. He was 20 years old.
Legacy
Nba Youngboy, whose real name was Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, died on October 9, 2019, at the age of 21. He was a successful rapper and singer who released several mixtapes and albums during his short career. Youngboy was known for his raw and honest lyrics which often addressed violence, drugs, and crime. He was also known for his troubled personal life, which included serving time in jail on several occasions.
Youngboy’s death came as a shock to many fans and fellow musicians. His music often dealt with dark and difficult subjects, but he was also considered to be a talented and promising young artist. Many of his songs will no doubt continue to be played and remembered by fans for years to come.
