How tall is NBA YoungBoy? 'Outside Today' rapper was once caught boosting height with air force shoes
| Real Name | Kentrell DeSean Gaulden |
| Date of Birth | October 20, 1999 |
| Age | 23 years (as of 2023) |
| Place of Birth | Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) approx |
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lbs) approx |
| Net Worth | $6 million |
| Spouse | Jazlyn Mychelle Hayes (m. 2023) |
| Dating History | Nisha (2014), Starr Dejanee (2015), Malu Trevejo (2017), Jania Jackson, Jania Bania (2017-109), Bhad Bhabie (2017), Kaylyn Marie Long (2018-2019), Iyanna Mayweather (2018), Young Lyric (2019), Angel Resse (2023) |
| Children | 11 |
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: NBA YoungBoy aka Never Broke Again, stands tall at 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) and weighs 75 kg (165 lbs).
The rapper's most renowned single is 'Outside Today,' which peaked at number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2018, marking it as his highest-charting track until 'Bandit' surpassed it in success in 2019.
Interestingly, NBA YoungBoy's height has always been a point of discussion among his fans. One created a thread on the r/NBAYoungboy subreddit and wrote, "For everyone asking for YB height. In these pics u can see he got taller first one is 2017 (5’8). He look like he a inch or 2 taller so he gotta be bout 5’10."
After reading the post, a user suggested that NBA YoungBoy might at times look taller because he wears Nike Air Force shoes, stating, "He’s wearing air forces in both pics which add at least an inch. Subtract that from his real height."
NBA YoungBoy or Nicki Minaj: Who is taller?
Nicki Minaj stands at a height of 5 ft 2 in (157 cm), making NBA YoungBoy around six inches taller than the 'Bang Bang' singer.
Minaj, born Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, is a rapper, singer, and songwriter of American and Trinidadian descent. Widely hailed as the "Queen of Rap," she is celebrated for her diverse musical talents, dynamic rapping style, distinctive alter egos, and significant impact on the realm of rap music.
Undoubtedly, one of NBA YoungBoy's strongest allies in the industry is Minaj. The duo's collaborative track 'WTF' was released on April 7 as the third single from NBA YoungBoy's sixth studio album, 'Don't Try This at Home'.
NBA YoungBoy's height compared to Kevin Gates
Kevin Gates stands at an impressive height of 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) compared to NBA YoungBoy's stature of 5 ft 8 in. This highlights a notable difference of six inches, demonstrating that Kevin Gates stands taller than NBA YoungBoy.
Kevin Jerome Gilyard aka Kevin Gates, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur presently affiliated with Bread Winners' Association in collaboration with Atlantic Records.
Remarkably, Gates once expressed his deep fondness for NBA YoungBoy in an interview, stating, "I love NBA Youngboy. That’s my lil’ baby. I’ll die for him right now. I’m talkin’ about look in the industry," as per HotNewHipHop.
The duo's noteworthy collaborations include '2Hands' and 'Like Me', among others.