Biography
NBA YoungBoy net worth is estimated at $12 million as of 2025, despite being one of the most-streamed rappers in America — a disparity explained by legal fees, child support obligations for 11 children, and the costs of his legal defense and security team. Born Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, he has achieved remarkable streaming success with over 15 billion YouTube views, making him one of the most-watched artists on the platform at his peak. He signed a deal with Atlantic Records in 2018 and his albums AI YoungBoy 2 (2019) and Top debuted in the Billboard 200's top 10. His earnings from streaming royalties, touring, and the record deal are partially offset by substantial legal and personal expenses.
Net Worth Timeline
| Year | Net Worth | Change | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $500K | +$0.5M | 38 Baby mixtape dropped; YouTube following began growing rapidly in Baton Rouge |
| 2017 | $2M | +$1.5M | Outside Today became viral hit; signed with Atlantic Records for significant advance |
| 2018 | $5M | +$3M | AI YoungBoy album released; 3 Billion total YouTube views; Until Death Call My Name Tour |
| 2019 | $8M | +$3M | AI YoungBoy 2 debuted top 10 Billboard 200; peaked as YouTube's most-viewed artist |
| 2020 | $10M | +$2M | Top album debuted #1 on Billboard 200; streaming royalties at peak |
| 2021 | $11M | +$1M | Sincerely, Kentrell debuted #1; 15B+ YouTube views lifetime; house arrest period |
| 2022 | $11.5M | +$0.5M | I Rest My Case album; legal fees and child support obligations reduced liquid assets |
| 2023 | $12M | +$0.5M | Richest Opp album; continued streaming dominance despite legal entanglements |
| 2025 | $12M | +$0M | Continued prolific release schedule; Atlantic Records deal ongoing |
💰 How Much Does NBA YoungBoy Earn?
Estimated based on reported annual earnings of $5M/year across all income sources.
🤯 $12 Million in Perspective
- 29 average American homes ($420K each)
- 214 years of the average US salary ($56K/yr)
- 267 Tesla Model 3s
- 2,108,963 Big Macs