NBA YoungBoy, the 22-year-old Baton Rouge rapper, has caused a stir with his latest track “F**K The Industry Pt. 2,” which name-checks some of the biggest names in the rap game. In the song, which was released on May 11, YoungBoy takes aim at the music industry and the people he believes have betrayed him.
The song opens with YoungBoy rapping, “Drake, what’s the word? I just flipped a bird, he got the nerve.” The line is a clear shot at the Canadian rapper, who YoungBoy has had a rocky relationship with in the past. Last year, Drake appeared to mock YoungBoy’s chart success on his song “Pain 1993,” which led to a war of words between the two rappers.
YoungBoy doesn’t stop there. He also takes aim at Lil Yachty, rapping, “Yachty, you ain’t come and get it back from me.” This is likely a reference to a chain that YoungBoy claims Lil Yachty borrowed and never returned.
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The song also includes a number of other notable name-drops, including Meek Mill, Cardi B, and Lil Baby. In the chorus, YoungBoy raps, “F**k the industry, they can’t stop me, I’m a young OG.” It’s clear that he’s not interested in playing nice with the establishment.
YoungBoy’s fans have been quick to praise the song on social media, with many saying that it’s a return to form for the rapper. Others have noted that the song’s aggressive lyrics and intense delivery are reminiscent of the early days of trap music.
The release of “F**K The Industry Pt. 2” comes just a few months after YoungBoy was released from jail, where he had been held on federal weapons charges. Despite his legal troubles, YoungBoy has continued to be one of the most popular rappers in the game, with a dedicated fanbase and millions of monthly listeners on streaming platforms.
It remains to be seen whether the industry will take notice of YoungBoy’s latest track, or if the rapper will continue to forge his own path outside of the mainstream. Either way, “F**K The Industry Pt. 2” is sure to be a talking point among fans and critics alike in the weeks to come.
