NBA YoungBoy Says He "Terrified Of People," Calls Them "Cruel"

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For the first time, YoungBoy allowed an outlet into the privacy of his home, and he's sharing details of what his life has been like in Utah.

Very little is known about NBA YoungBoy's homelife in Utah, but Billboard was given access to the rapper's private space. The rapper took solace in the Beehive State during his federal trial, where he has remained under house arrest. He currently wears an ankle monitor and reportedly hasn't left the residence at all.

The Baton Rouge hitmaker confirmed that he married girlfriend Jazlyn Mychelle the first week of January. He also shared that the pair have a 17-month-old daughter, Alice, and a newborn son, Klemenza. The couple reportedly lives at the Utah residence with their mothers, while YoungBoy's 10 other children reside with their respective mothers.

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Elsewhere, YoungBoy spoke about being reclusive. Specifically, he said, "I'm terrified of people. I'm very scared of people. On my kids. I'm terrified of people, and I'm very shy. But I never know why, once I walk on the stage, I can get it done and leave."

He reiterated once again his fear of the public, further stating that "people are cruel. Like, we can't control ourselves. So, you never know if someone will do ya." With all that has taken place in Hip Hop, including losing rappers to violence, YoungBoy's fans have understood him steering clear of the public. Still, there has been a call for the star to make a triumphant return once his legal cases clear.

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During the expansive interview, YoungBoy not only invited the publication into his home, but he gave them a tour of his residence He showed off his car collection and the property, itself. The rapper shared that he's regularly visited by Mormon missionaries, and while he used to turn them away, he now engages in conversations that have broadened his perspective.

“I wanted help very badly. I needed a friend. And it hit me,” YoungBoy also said. "It was just cool to see someone with a different mindset that had nothing to do with business or money — just these wonderful souls." Check out more from NBA YoungBoy's exclusive chat with Billboard below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.