YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s new sit‑down with Complex doubles as a reset moment, with the Baton Rouge star talking less about beef and more about longevity in Complex’s cover‑story interview. Filmed at his Utah home, the conversation walks through his run as Complex’s “Best Rapper Alive” of 2025, his transition from house arrest to a massive tour, and why the upcoming album “Slime Cry” is meant to close the book on his most chaotic years. He shrugs off “Michael Jackson of this generation” comparisons, saying fans and media “go too far” with the label even as his touring numbers and streaming dominance keep that debate alive online.
The interview hits on a string of topics that show how much his focus has shifted. YoungBoy talks about finding peace in Utah, saying he doesn’t feel like a “star” because he can still walk through a mall, and describes music as something that used to be pure fun in his “38 Baby” days but now feels wrapped up in money and politics. He breaks down what it meant to own his masters, hints at future collaborations, and makes clear he’ll only perform in Baton Rouge again if it’s on his terms—specifically, Tiger Stadium at LSU.
There’s also a heavier undercurrent around responsibility and influence. YoungBoy responds to 21 Savage’s “f*** the streets” mantra, co‑signing the idea that glorifying certain cycles isn’t worth it, and spends time talking directly to fans about stepping away from self‑destructive behavior. He frames “never broke again” less as flexing and more as building quiet wealth and stability for his kids, sending a message that feels miles away from his earliest viral moments but perfectly in line with where a lot of his audience is headed.