"Bad Morning" is a song by American rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again, released on September 24, 2021, as the opening track from his third studio album, Sincerely, Kentrell . Released while incarcerated, the song portrays an image of pain and suffering while also including a sense of gangsta rap as he speaks about firearms and illegal activity.

"Bad Morning"
Song by YoungBoy Never Broke Again
from the album Sincerely, Kentrell
ReleasedSeptember 24, 2021
Length3:49
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Dubba-AA
  • The Lottery
  • Mike Laury
Audio video
"Bad Morning" on YouTube

Background

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The song was first teased by YoungBoy via his Instagram as a Triller snippet prior to his incarceration. Garnering major attention while incarcerated, YoungBoy's team added it to Sincerely, Kentrell.[1]

In the songs, YoungBoy makes notable references to DaBaby's chart-topping 2019 studio album Kirk as he rapped: "Ridin' bumpin' Kirk with a .30 and a pole." He also made references to his devotion to Islam as he rapped: "All praise to Allah, one was dead in less than sixty." YoungBoy also made direct reference to Herm Tha BlackSheep, YoungBoy's close friend and Never Broke Again-signee.

Critical reception

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Rolling Stone's Will Dukes noted that "over somber pianos and a soulful organ[s]," YoungBoy "reflects on some of his regrets."[2] HotNewHipHop's Will Aron A. stated that "gospel organs and shredding guitars fuel the production for NBA Youngboy to offer a dose of honest reflection and bossed up flexes. It’s a song that captures Youngboy’s trials and tribulations, as well as his perseverance throughout the ups and downs."[3]

Charts

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Chart (2020) Peak
position
Global 200 (Billboard)[4] 55
US Billboard Hot 100[5] 28
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] 9

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[7] Gold 500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ "Nba youngboy-Bad mornings (new snippet)". Retrieved February 21, 2021 – via YouTube.
  2. ^ Dukes, Will (September 27, 2021). "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Joyfully Unburdens His Soul on 'Sincerely, Kentrell'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  3. ^ A., Aron (September 25, 2021). "NBA Youngboy Kicks Off With "Bad Morning"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  4. ^ "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
  5. ^ "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
  6. ^ "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
  7. ^ "American single certifications – Youngboy Never Broke Again – Bad Morning". Recording Industry Association of America. May 13, 2022.