Bad Morning

"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"
Song by YoungBoy Never Broke Again
from the album Sincerely, Kentrell
Released	September 24, 2021
Length	3:49
Label	Never Broke Again Atlantic
Songwriter(s)	Kentrell Gaulden Aaron Lockhart William Golden Mosley Jr. Michael Laury
Producer(s)	Dubba-AA The Lottery Mike Laury
Audio video
"Bad Morning" on YouTube

Background

The 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

Rolling 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

Chart (2020)	Peak position
Global 200 (Billboard)[4]	55
US Billboard Hot 100[5]	28
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6]	9

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[7]	Gold	500,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. "Nba youngboy-Bad mornings (new snippet)". Retrieved February 21, 2021 – via YouTube.
2. Dukes, Will (September 27, 2021). "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Joyfully Unburdens His Soul on 'Sincerely, Kentrell'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
3. A., Aron (September 25, 2021). "NBA Youngboy Kicks Off With "Bad Morning"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
4. "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
5. "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
6. "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
7. "American single certifications – Youngboy Never Broke Again – Bad Morning". Recording Industry Association of America. May 13, 2022.