YoungBoy Never Broke Again Speaks on Fame, 'Slime Cry,' and the Music Industry | Complex Cover

Shop the YoungBoy Never Broke Again cover story: https://cmplx.it/3NusnIb YoungBoy Never Broke Again has had one of the most dominant runs in modern rap, but accolades have never been his focus. In this candid sit-down with Complex's Senior Music Editorial Content Producer, Jordan Rose, YoungBoy reflects on being named Complex’s Best Rapper Alive of 2025, his complicated relationship with fame, and why industry recognition still doesn’t fully register for him. From life in Utah and finding peace away from the spotlight, to returning to the road after house arrest, touring with Birdman, and reconnecting with fans at a massive scale, YoungBoy opens up in his own unfiltered way. He also discusses fatherhood, mental growth, owning his masters, his creative process, and why his upcoming album Slime Cry represents a new chapter—one defined less by pain and more by letting things go. This is a rare look at an artist who’s still evolving, even while sitting at the top. 00:00 Intro 00:44 YoungBoy on Being 'Complex's Best Rapper Alive' 02:00 Weight Gain Kg 03:15 Where YoungBoy Feels Free 04:16 What Makes YoungBoy Happy? 07:03 Going From House Arrest to Tour 11:15 Having Birdman on Tour 12:10 Michael Jackson Comparisons 14:47 YoungBoy's Highest Grossing Tour 18:49 21 Savage's F**k The Streets Movement 20:26 Slime Cry & MASA Meaning 22:45 On Being Blackballed in the Industry 25:13 Owning His Masters 30:45 Who Does YoungBoy Still Want To Work With? 31:26 Would YoungBoy Ever Do a Show in Baton Rouge? 33:40 Do Accolades Matter? | Dealing With Harsh Critics 38:07 Will YoungBoy Become a Billionaire? 38:30 Headlining Rolling Loud Subscribe to Complex on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Complex?sub_confirmation=1 #complex Check out more of Complex here: http://www.complex.com http://instagram.com/complex https://www.tiktok.com/@complex https://twitter.com/Complex https://www.facebook.com/complex COMPLEX is a community of creators and curators, armed with the Internet, committed to surfacing and sharing the voices and conversations that define our new America. Our videos exemplify convergence culture, exploring topics that include music, sneakers, style, sports, and pop culture through original shows and Complex News segments. Featuring your favorite celebrities, authoritative commentary, and a unique voice, our videos make culture pop.