NBA YoungBoy Gets Personal About Struggles On "Self Control"

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He also shared footage from when he was released from prison.

Days after dropping "Slime Mentality," NBA YoungBoy returns with another single titled "Self Contol." Weeks ago, a video clip surfaced online that showed the moment the rapper was released from East Baton Rouge Parish Prison after spending months behind bars. YoungBoy's team documented the moment and used it as the introduction to the music video for "Self Control," showing the smiling 19-year-old embracing his loved ones. His friends and family wore specially-designed clothing to celebrate his release, along with having his certified RIAA records in tow.

On "Self Control" we find YoungBoy reflecting on the events of his life that aided in shaping his present circumstances. He gets personal with fans as he includes his family and girlfriend in this video, documenting the private moments they spent together following his release. Fans should expect many songs to roll out in the next year because they won't be seeing YoungBoy perform live anytime soon. The rapper has been ordered to stay on house arrest and isn't allowed to perform outside of recording music at home and uploading his tracks online.

Quotable Lyrics

Smokin' and drunk 'cause I need it
So I can be calm instead of dangerous when you see me


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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.

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