Bad Morning
{{short description|2021 song by YoungBoy Never Broke Again}}
{{Infobox song
| name = Bad Morning
| cover =
| type = song
| artist = YoungBoy Never Broke Again
| album = Sincerely, Kentrell
| released = September 24, 2021
| recorded =
| genre =
| length = 3:49
| label =
| writer =
- Kentrell Gaulden
- Aaron Lockhart
- William Golden Mosley Jr.
- Michael Laury
| producer =
- Dubba-AA
- The Lottery
- Mike Laury
| misc =
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"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.
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.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sd0RbJveAjc&ab_channel=YoungboyNeverbrokeagain|title=Nba youngboy-Bad mornings (new snippet)|via=YouTube|access-date=February 21, 2021}}
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."{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/youngboy-never-broke-again-sincerely-kentrell-1232834/|title=YoungBoy Never Broke Again Joyfully Unburdens His Soul on 'Sincerely, Kentrell'|magazine=Rolling Stone|last=Dukes|first=Will|date=September 27, 2021|access-date=February 26, 2023}} 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."{{cite magazine|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/356363-nba-youngboy-kicks-off-with-bad-morning-new-song|title=NBA Youngboy Kicks Off With "Bad Morning"|magazine=HotNewHipHop|last=A.|first=Aron|date=September 25, 2021|access-date=February 26, 2023}}
Charts
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| scope="col"| Chart (2020)
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| {{single chart|Billboardglobal200|55|artist=YoungBoy Never Broke Again|rowheader=true|accessdate=October 9, 2021}} |
| {{single chart|Billboardhot100|28|artist=YoungBoy Never Broke Again|rowheader=true|accessdate=October 9, 2021}} |
| {{single chart|Billboardrandbhiphop|9|artist=YoungBoy Never Broke Again|rowheader=true|accessdate=October 9, 2021}} |
Certifications
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{{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|award=Gold|type=single|artist=Youngboy Never Broke Again
|title=Bad Morning|relyear=2021|certyear=2022|date=May 13, 2022}}
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References
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{{YoungBoy Never Broke Again}}
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