"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" | |
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| Song by YoungBoy Never Broke Again | |
| from the album Sincerely, Kentrell | |
| Released | September 24, 2021 |
| Length | 3:49 |
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| "Bad Morning" on YouTube | |
Background
editThe 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
editRolling 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
edit| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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| Global 200 (Billboard)[4] | 55 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 28 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] | 9 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[7] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ "Nba youngboy-Bad mornings (new snippet)". Retrieved February 21, 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ Dukes, Will (September 27, 2021). "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Joyfully Unburdens His Soul on 'Sincerely, Kentrell'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
- ^ A., Aron (September 25, 2021). "NBA Youngboy Kicks Off With "Bad Morning"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
- ^ "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ "American single certifications – Youngboy Never Broke Again – Bad Morning". Recording Industry Association of America. May 13, 2022.