NBA Youngboy’s entering a new era in his career. Following his departure from Atlantic Records in 2022, he kicked off his contract with Motown at the beginning of the year. Shockingly, he’s been more open than he has in the past. He’s interacting more with the media and appears to have a change in perspective surrounding the entertainment industry as a whole. Perhaps, it’s part of contractual agreements but it’s clear that fans appreciate the influx of content he’s delivering.
This week, the rapper sat down with B.Dot and Elliott Wilson for the latest episode of Rap Radar. He confirmed the title of his forthcoming album, Don’t Try This At Home. “I’mma be talking crazy on there,” he said of the project. “I’mma show you Murda Man… but I’m lettin’ you know, though: Don’t try this at home,” he added, explaining that he doesn’t want fans to recreate anything that he says on his records. In a sense, this statement falls in line with his “Stop The Violence” campaign. “It’s all entertainment, bruh,” he continued with a grin on his face.
NBA Youngboy On Entertainment Vs. Reality
YB explained that there’s a line between entertainment and reality. Though some things are intended to keep audiences engaged, he feels as though reality can spill into the art sometimes. “Entertainment and reality is very different. What I do think, some of the entertainers make their entertainment their reality also,” he said. “A lot of people who you see today, that’s 100% who they is,” he added, explaining that many rappers aren’t necessarily faking a persona. “But I guarantee you bro, the majority of them… nah,” he said.
He explained that many individuals simply create the perception that they live through the hardships of the streets. He explained that a lot of rappers carry weapons in their music videos. However, he questioned whether it’s actually an accurate representation of what they’ve experienced. “Man, you got to dig a little deeper sometimes, bro,” he said. “Alright, now look at his mama. His mama ain’t no gangsta, so how the f*ck is he a gangsta? That shit don’t be adding up, bruh.” Check out the clip above.