Deep in the humid haze of Baton Rouge nights, where love and loyalty tangle with the sharp edge of street survival, YoungBoy Never Broke Again drops a track that feels like a whispered confession over booming bass. “What You Is” captures that raw duality—flirty invitations laced with warnings, all set against a backdrop of relentless hustle and hidden heat. Teaming up with rising Chicago spitfire Mellow Rackz, it’s the kind of cut that pulls you into YoungBoy’s world, where every bar bounces between seduction and suspicion, making fans replay it for that addictive rush of realness.
| Lead Vocals | YoungBoy Never Broke Again & Mellow Rackz |
| Songwriter | YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Mellow Rackz, BlokkOnDa808s, BrandoBeatz, Juppybeats & choppyonthebeat |
| Music Producer | BlokkOnDa808s, BrandoBeatz, Juppybeats & choppyonthebeat |
| Video Director | Rich Porter |
| Label | Motown Records & Never Broke Again |
| Release Date | September 9, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | Motown Records & Never Broke Again |
Lyrics of What You Is by YoungBoy Never Broke Again
[Part I]
[Intro: Youngboy Never Broke Again]
(Ayy, Blokk, Crank It Up)
Ayy, Look, Ayy, Look, That Money, It Done Ran Up
Wow
Wow, Wow, Huh (Huh)
Uh, Uh, Uh, Uh, Uh (I’m A Gangster)
Uh, Uh, Uh, Uh, Uh (I Don’t Know ‘Bout,
Ayy, I Don’t Know ‘Bout That Nigga There)
Uh, Uh
Say But You Knowin’ How I Get Down (Brrt, Brrt, Oh Yeah, B**ch)
Blow It Up, Up, Up (Yeah)
Uh, Uh (You Ain’t Even Gotta Know)
[Verse 1: Youngboy Never Broke Again]
Look, Baby, Let Me See It Tonight
I Done F**ked Up
Brothers Got Me F**ked Up (Wow)
Baby, You Done Lucked Up (Yeah)
Big Guns In All Of My Trunks (Woah, Woah)
Baby Girl, It’s F**k Them (Woah, Woah)
Baby Girl, We Keep It Independent (Woah, Woah, Woah), We Don’t Trust Them
[Chorus: Youngboy Never Broke Again]
I’m A Motherf**kin’ Muddy Pourin’, Lean Sipper (Pourin’ Lean Sipper)
Don’t Know One Thing ‘Bout Me, Know I Got My Pistol
I’m A Motherf**kin’ Baller, I Wan’ Leave With You (With You)
I Done Pulled Off On Lil’ Shorty And She Read My Fender (My Fender)
[Verse 2: Youngboy Never Broke Again]
And She Gon’ Work With That A*s (That A*s)
I Want Her, Stamp The B**ch Bad
Still Don’t Stop Lil Top
If You Can, I Don’t Give No F**k, I’m Gon’ Flash
Nigga F**k With Somethin’ B**ch I’m Yeah
Now, Cut Up Bad, B**ch, Oh Yeah
And I’m Quick To Bust The B**ch A*s
Nigga What The F**k You Just Said? (Nigga, Yeah)
Here This Pu**y-Boy With That Playin’
I Plan To Whoop The B**ch Head
B**ch, If I Crash Out,
You Gon’ Have To Call The Laws For Me (For Me, Now)
Send ‘Em, Blitz Out, They Ain’t Gon’ Come Back,
‘Til They Down Somethin’ (Man, One)
Roll His A*s, Stomp On That Boy,
Walk Him Down Somethin’ (Walk, Walk, Walk)
[Chorus: Youngboy Never Broke Again]
I’m A Motherf**kin’ Muddy Pourin’, Lean Sipper (Pourin’ Lean Sipper)
Don’t Know One Thing ‘Bout Me, Know I Got My Pistol
I’m A Motherf**kin’ Baller, I Wan’ Leave With You (With You)
I Done Pulled Off On Lil’ Shorty And She Read My Fender
[Verse 3: Youngboy Never Broke Again]
I’m A Motherf**kin’ Robber (Yeah), Out The Motherf**kin’ Gutter (Yeah)
Baby, I Want All The Problems (Kentrell)
I’ma Bust Him, Make It Ugly (Wow)
Mr. Work ‘Em With That Chop’ (Hey)
Mr. Presi’, Mr. Ugh (Mr.)
Mr. Sell It With My Partner
Mr. Got A Whole Lotta (Streams)
[Chorus: Youngboy Never Broke Again]
I’m A Motherf**kin’ Muddy Pourin’, Lean Sipper (Pourin’ Lean Sipper)
Don’t Know One Thing ‘Bout Me, They Know I Got My Pistol
I’m A Baller, Baby, And I’m Tryna Leave With You (Safe)
[Verse 4: Youngboy Never Broke Again]
Chief On Weed, And Sip On That Codeine With You (Hey, Hey)
Need To Go Buy Celine With You, Win With You (Hey, Hey)
She Used To Drink Quay, Too
B**ch Want Bape Shoes
She Wanna Stay The Night
B**ch Tryna Play It Cool
Crush The Molly Like Some Ice
She Gon’ Call Me Baby Buddha
She Gon’ Call Me Baby Buddha
Huh, She Gon’ Call Me Baby Buddha
[Part II]
[Intro]
(Alright, Brando)
[Chorus: Youngboy Never Broke Again]
Hands On Your Knees, B**ch, Twerk It For Me
Finer Than A Motherf**ker, B**ch, Perfect For Me
I’m A Boss, I Ain’t No Worker, I’ll Have Them Dirt You For Me
Got Plenty Knots Off In My Pockets, Come Try Take It And See
B**ch Heard That Cutter Pop, Pop, Pop, Pop, Pop, Pop
Make Her Body Drop, Drop, Drop, Drop, Drop, Drop
B**ch, Bah, Bah, Bah, Bah, Bah, Bah, Bah
B**ch, Now, Wop, Wop, Wop, Wop, Wop, Wop ‘Bout Lil Top, B**ch
[Verse 1: Youngboy Never Broke Again]
Huh, B**ch (Huh)
I’ve Been Flippin’ And Gettin It’ And Stickin’ Up Shit A Hour From That Nola
I’ve Been Poppin’ It, I Just Switched From Rolls Royce Into A Rover (Rover)
I’ma Shoot It First
Then I Reload It
Now, Brando, You Start It Over
[Verse 2: Mellow Rackz]
I Ain’t Hamilton, A Bad B**ch Put A Four Inside His Soda
Saw That I’ma Get On Top And Ride That D**k,
I Call That Rollercoaster, Yeah
I’m A Bad B**ch, H**s Ain’t F**kin’ With Me, Yeah
I Got Real Racks, B**ch, Get Up With Me, Yeah (Get Up With Me)
I Made A Rich Nigga Say He Wanna Tip Me, Huh
I Need My Hair Done, Nigga, Send A Ten Piece (Ah, Ah, Ah)
I Need A Real Stepper, Baby, I Got Real Beef
‘Cause Once I Throw That A*s On Him, They Gon’ Wanna Kill Me
No Hands, I’m Talkin’ Go, Go (Go, Go)
Freak B**ch, I’m Tryna F**k Him In That Rolls (Rolls, Rolls)
Throw That Money In The Air And Watch Me Drop It To The Floor (Floor, Floor)
“Throw That A*s Back,” Shit, I Move It Like A Pro (Pro, Pro)
I Only Do It For A Real Nigga
And Nigga You’S A Ho
[Chorus: Youngboy Never Broke Again & Mellow Rackz]
Hands On Your Knees, B**ch, Twerk It For Me (Yeah)
Finer Than A Motherf**ker, B**ch, Perfect For Me (Yeah)
I’m A Boss, I Ain’T No Worker, I’ll Have Them Dirt You For Me (Yeah)
Got Plenty Knots Off In My Pockets, Come Try Take It And See
B**ch Heard That Cutter Pop, Pop, Pop, Pop, Pop, Pop
Make Her Body Drop, Drop, Drop, Drop, Drop, Drop, Drop
Bah, Bah, Bah, Bah, Bah, Bah, Bah
B**ch, Now, Wop, Wop, Wop, Wop, Wop, Wop ‘Bout Lil Top, B**ch
About “What You Is by YoungBoy Never Broke Again”
YoungBoy Never Broke Again flips the script on trap romance in “What You Is,” where luxury lures meet loaded clips—a sultry showdown that spotlights his unyielding grip on the game’s pulse.
The song dives headfirst into themes of guarded affection and gritty bravado, painting pictures of late-night rides, designer drips, and the ever-present shadow of beef. Its mood swings from playful to perilous, with YoungBoy’s signature auto-tuned snarls trading off Mellow Rackz’s confident flows in a call-and-response that amps the energy. Genre-wise, it’s pure Southern trap evolution—think heavy 808s rattling your speakers, layered with eerie synths that echo the paranoia of living large under threat. Production shines through a squad effort from BlokkOnDa808s, BrandoBeatz, Juppybeats, and choppyonthebeat, crafting beats that strip down to essentials: punchy drums for the flexes, subtle melodies for the hooks that stick like codeine dreams.
As the lead single off the highly anticipated Slime Cry, “What You Is” sets the tone for YoungBoy’s ninth studio album, a project steeped in his “slime” ethos—fierce family bonds, emotional rawness, and unapologetic reflections on fame’s toll. Dropping January 16 via Never Broke Again and Motown, Slime Cry promises to peel back layers on loss and loyalty, building on the introspective vibes of 2025’s MASA and More Leaks. It’s YoungBoy’s vision of catharsis through chaos, with features like Mellow Rackz hinting at bolder collabs that bridge his Louisiana roots to broader rap lanes.
The official video, helmed by NeverBrokeAgain LLC and clocking over 15 million YouTube views since its September 9, 2025 drop, amps the visuals with neon-soaked scenes of high-stakes nights and unfiltered chemistry. No pre-save needed anymore—the countdown’s on, and early leaks have fans buzzing about how this fits into a tracklist blending bangers with ballads. Whispers of surprise guests and deluxe editions are floating, keeping the hype dialed up as the release date looms just days away.
In the thick of his career’s most turbulent chapter—navigating house arrest, fatherhood to a dozen kids, and a discography north of 100 projects—YoungBoy’s output remains a masterclass in resilience. “What You Is” marks a fresh pivot, showcasing his ear for complementary voices like Mellow Rackz’s bold, rack-chasing energy, which injects a feminine fire that elevates the narrative beyond solo bravado. It’s a snapshot of growth: less isolation, more synergy, proving why he’s Billboard’s streaming titan, with this single cracking the Hot 100 at No. 75. In a catalog crowded with classics like Sincerely, Kentrell, it carves out space as a bridge track—melding his melodic menace with collaborative spark, reminding us that even kings evolve to stay untouchable.
What elevates it further is the seamless part-one, part-two structure, shifting from introspective verses to a full-on party cipher that demands you move. Mellow’s verse steals spots with lines on real racks and rollercoaster rides, turning the chorus into an anthem for the unapologetically ambitious. As beefs simmer and charts shift, this drop reaffirms YoungBoy’s cultural chokehold—turning personal storms into platinum thunder.
With Slime Cry set to land amid winter’s chill, expect it to thaw the rap landscape, blending vulnerability with venom in ways only he can. It’s not just an album; it’s therapy in trap form, and “What You Is” is the perfect gateway drug.
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