What is NBA YoungBoy famous for?

Since 2017, he has secured four Recording Industry Association of America-certified platinum albums and mixtapes, along with nine platinum singles, six of which went multiplatinum. By most numerical benchmarks, YoungBoy is among the most successful artists working today.

How old NBA YoungBoy was when he started rapping?

Raised by his grandmother in north Baton Rouge, La., YoungBoy dropped out of school in ninth grade and started rapping at 14 on a microphone from Walmart.

How many #1 hits does YoungBoy have?

(WVUE) – YoungBoy Never Broke Again has reached the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 for the fourth time with his latest release, “Sincerely, Kentrell,” dethroning Drake’s “Certified Lover Boy.”

How did NBA YoungBoy get rich?

By 2016 after five mixtapes and collaborations with Kevin Gates and Boosie Badazz, the money came pouring in before YoungBoy even turned 18. Next, he secured himself a record deal with Atlantic Records, which was rumored to be in the range of $2 million for five total records.

Is NBA YoungBoy the youngest rapper?

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Does Youngboy have a diamond record?

NBA YoungBoy has more platinum certifications than both rappers with 28 plaques, while Future has 24 and Cole has 23. As for gold certifications, YB has 71 plaques whereas Future has 30 and Cole has 42. Future is the only artist of the three to have a diamond-certified song, so he still holds a lead in that department.