NBA YoungBoy recently shared a moment of reflection where he realized just how far ahead of the game he is. He was listening to Jay-Z’s classic track “U Don’t Know” from The Blueprint album. While hearing Jigga boast about his net worth at 31, the young rapper felt a strong sense of gratitude for his own success.

What Happened

YB was with his crew outside a gas station when he heard Jay-Z’s lyrics. Jay-Z rapped about having $40 million at age 31 on “U Don’t Know”. This got NBA YoungBoy thinking about his own blessings. He told his cameraman, “how blessed I am and ahead of the fing game I am.” He then pointed to his exotic cars, noting his financial standing. Jay-Z dropped The Blueprint in 2001.

Background Context

Jay-Z bragged about his finances on “U Don’t Know”, rapping, “One million, 2 million, 3 million, 4/In just five years, 40 million “ He also stated, “You are now lookin’ at the 40 million boy/I’m rpin’ Def Jam ’til I’m the 100 million man.” It’s interesting that Jay-Z was 26 when his debut album, Reasonable Doubt, dropped in 1996.

NBA YoungBoy’s Success

Furthermore, NBA YoungBoy had a massive year in 2025. His MASA Tour brought in over $70 million, according to TouringData, this made it the highest-grossing tour by a debut headlining rapper in U.S. history. This incredible financial success clearly puts him in a strong position, even when comparing himself to legends like Jay-Z

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