NBA YoungBoy's kids: How many children does the rapper have?
Kentrell DeSean Gaulden is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. His stage name is YoungBoy Never Broke Again or NBA YoungBoy. So, who are NBA YoungBoy’s kids? The rapper’s family life has been a hot topic in the entertainment industry, as he has multiple children with different women.
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NBA YoungBoy is not a new name in the entertainment industry. His music resonates deeply with his fans, which has resulted in his immense fame and adoration. He is often in the headlines not only because of his career but also because of his personal life and controversies. Do you know how many kids the rapper has as of today?
NBA YoungBoy's profile summary
| Real name | Kentrell DeSean Gaulden |
| Other names | YoungBoy Never Broke Again, NBA YoungBoy |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of birth | 20 October 1999 |
| Age | 25 years old (as of 2024) |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Place of birth | Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA |
| Current residence | Salt Lake City, Utah, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Height | 5'8" (173 cm) |
| Weight | 148 lbs (68 kgs) |
| Hair colour | Black |
| Eye colour | Dark brown |
| Mother | Sherhonda Gaulden |
| Siblings | 3 |
| Relationship status | Married |
| Wife | Jazlyn Mychelle Hayes |
| Children | 12 |
| Profession | Rapper, singer, songwriter |
| Net worth | $6 million and $10 million |
| @nba_youngboy | |
| @nbayoungboy |
Who are NBA YoungBoy's kids?
The 25-year-old American rapper has twelve children as of 2024. He had his first child in 2016 when he was only 16. The youngest of YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s children was reportedly born in September 2024. Of his ten older children, six are boys, and four are daughters. The genders of his alleged two other kids remain unknown.
NBA YoungBoy's children’s names
Despite the negative publicity he receives for his multiple children, the rapper remains a proud father. He has previously compared himself to Elon Musk and Nick Cannon, who also have many kids. He is often photographed spending time with his children but rarely speaks about his blended family.
1. Kayden Gaulden
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Kayden, whose nickname is Draco, is the rapper's eldest child. He was born on 4 July 2016 to NBA YoungBoy and his then-girlfriend, Nisha. YoungBoy was 16, and Nisha was 14 when they had Kayden. The pair ended their relationship shortly after but continued to co-parent their son.
2. Kamiri Gaulden
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Kamiri 'K3' Gaulden was born on 6 July 2017. His mother is a social media personality Starr Dejanee. Starr and NBA were believed to have had two kids, Kamiri and Kamron, commonly known as Baby K.
However, in the summer of 2018, Starr made the rapper take a DNA test with both children so she could get child support. The results revealed that Baby K was not NBA’s biological child. Nevertheless, NBA said he would raise Baby K like his own and has since treated both boys as brothers.
3. Taylin Marquez Gaulden
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Taylin Gaulden, aka Tay Tay, was born on 19 March 2017. His mother is Trinia Nia, a woman who had a one-night stand with NBA, although little is known about her. NBA demanded a paternity test, which proved that Tay Tay was his biological child.
4. Kacey Alexander Gaulden
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Kacey was born to Jania Meshell, an American YouTuber, model and social media personality, on 13 February 2019. Jania dated NBA from 2017 to mid-2018, and the model was pregnant when they broke up.
The couple is reported to have had an abusive relationship, as Youngboy was once arrested for physically assaulting Jania and dragging her into a hotel room.
Further reports claimed that the rapper had forced Jania to sleep in a hotel lobby so that he could hook up with another lady. Upon interviews, Jania did not refute the accusations.
5. Armani Gaulden
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Armani is Kayden’s biological brother. In 2020, Kayden’s mother, Nisha, reunited with YoungBoy. They had Armani in June 2020 before breaking up again shortly.
6. Kodi Capri
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Kodi Capri was born on 26 November 2020 to YoungBoy and Drea Symone, an American actress from Houston, Texas. Kodi has an older half-sister named Kens, who is not the rapper’s biological child.
7. Love Alice Gaulden
NBA had a daughter with Jazlyn Mychelle in April 2021. Love Alice was the pair’s first child together. Jazlyn is an American beauty influencer, vlogger, and model who has been in an on-and-off relationship with the rapper for years. The couple tied the knot on 7 January 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
8. Kentrell Gaulden Jr.
Kentrell "KJ", who is named after his father, was born on 9 January 2022. Her mother is the daughter of former professional boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr, Iyanna ‘Yaya’ Mayweather. YoungBoy and Yaya were reportedly in a tumultuous relationship that started towards the end of 2018.
As of 2020, they were rumoured to be engaged. Yaya went to YoungBoy’s home and caught him with Lapattra Jacobs, who was allegedly pregnant with the rapper’s child then. An altercation ensued over the rapper, which resulted in Yaya attacking and wounding Lapattra.
The incident resulted in Yaya’s arrest for a brief period. During her short stay in prison, she reconnected with NBA, and they conceived their child. Shortly after, Kentrell was born, in April 2022, Yaya pleaded guilty to a felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. She was sentenced to six years probation with the possibility of community service and restitution.
9. Kaell Gaulden
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Kaell is the rapper’s son, born on 9 January 2022. His mother, Arcola, announced the baby on social media, attracting backlash from YoungBoy’s fans. Kaell was born after the rapper had deleted his personal social media accounts, so their relationship has not been publicized as much as the other kids.
However, on 24 January 2022, the pair had a heated exchange online. Arcola exposed NBA, saying he had ended his visit with Kaell early because he was angry at her. The rapper responded that he had never wanted to have children with Arcola.
10. Klemenza Tru
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The lyricist and his wife, Jazlyn, had their second child, a son named Klemenza, in September 2022. Jazlyn announced her pregnancy with an Instagram photo showing her baby bump and an engagement ring. Shortly after, she shared a picture of the singer feeding their newborn son.
11. Unknown
Details about NBA YoungBoy's 11th child are unknown. He is reported to have a child with Lapattra Jacobs, but these claims are yet to be confirmed, as the identity of their rumoured child has not been revealed.
12. Kiori
NBA YoungBoy has reportedly become a father again, welcoming his 12th child with a ninth woman. HipHopDX reports that the news broke on Thursday, September 5, 2024, along with a photo of his alleged daughter, Kiori, born to a woman named Hailey.
However, Hailey clarified on X (formerly Twitter) that Kiori was born last year. Addressing past posts, she stated:
Def not looking for sympathy, was made last year when I was going through PPD & I wasn’t alone. I felt alone b/c of how sick I was during my pregnancy. throwing up everyday was just hard/draining tf. Stop coming for my character. And be f---ing fr leaking my own daughter ?FOR WHAT ? what would I f---ing gain from that ? if that was the case I would've just posted a picture of him holding her / or better yet when she was first born .. like I haven't known this man for years that's CRAZYY WORK !!
Who are NBA YoungBoy’s baby mamas?
The rapper has nine confirmed baby mamas. These include Nisha, Starr Dejanee, Trinia Nia, Jania Meshell, Drea Symone, Jazlyn Mychelle, Iyanna ‘Yaya’ Mayweather, and Arcola.
What is NBA YoungBoy's net worth?
The American rapper has an alleged net worth of between $6 million and $10 million. He has amassed this wealth through his successful career as a rapper. He has been working in the music industry since 2015.
In 2021, Billboard ranked YoungBoy among the highest-paid rappers in 2020. He ranked no. 1 in video streams, with over 1.4 billion; no. 5 in audio streams, with almost 6.2 billion; and no.3 in overall combined streams, with nearly 7 billion. NBA YoungBoy’s salary was $11.9 million in 2020.
FAQs
- How many kids does NBA YoungBoy have? The rapper allegedly has twelve children as of 2024.
- What are NBA YoungBoy's kids' ages? His oldest child is eight years old as of 2024, while the youngest is around one year old.
- Did YoungBoy have a kid at 16? The rapper had his first child in 2016 when he was 16 years old.
- What is NBA YoungBoy’s oldest kid’s age? The rapper’s oldest child is eight years old. The boy, Kayden Gaulden, was born on 14 July 2016.
- How many baby mamas does NBA YoungBoy have? He has nine confirmed baby mamas, including his wife, Jazlyn Mychelle.
- Is NBA YoungBoy gay? The American rapper is not gay. NBA YoungBoy’s wife is his long-time girlfriend, Jazlyn Mychelle, whom he married on 7 January 2023.
- Who is the YoungBoy married to? He is married to his long-time girlfriend, Jazlyn Mychelle. They have two kids together.
- Who is the mother of Kayden Gaulden? The mother of Kayden Gaulden, NBA YoungBoy’s eldest son, is Nisha Keller. Kayden, often referred to by his nickname “Draco,” was born in 2016.
American rapper NBA YoungBoy’s kids are a source of pride and blessing to him. He has revealed ten of his children publicly. Although there is some speculation that he has two more children, he is yet to confirm the reports. The rapper is a family man and always spends time with all his kids, despite his busy lifestyle.
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