YoungBoy Never Broke Again has officially brought his highly anticipated concert film AMERICAN YOUNGBOY to Prime Video, offering fans an intimate look into his record-breaking 42-date Make America Slime Again arena tour. The film premiered on the streaming platform through Prime Video Direct on Friday, coinciding with the July 4th holiday weekend.
The theatrical version of AMERICAN YOUNGBOY first debuted in theaters this past April, where it made a remarkable entrance by earning $1.84 million during its opening weekend. The theatrical premiere successfully sold out screens across the country, demonstrating the Louisiana-born rapper’s massive commercial appeal and dedicated fanbase.
Behind the Production
Directed by Nico Ballesteros, the documentary represents YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s inaugural formal venture into the filmmaking industry. The project was distributed through his own 38 Heights Film and Productions company, partnering with Foundation Media Partners to bring this ambitious production to life.
The film masterfully weaves together dynamic stage performances, exclusive backstage footage, and personal intimate moments that capture the essence of the artist’s demanding tour schedule. This unique blend transforms the documentary from a simple concert recording into a profound character study of one of contemporary rap’s most prolific and polarizing figures.
Record-Breaking Achievement
The Make America Slime Again tour shattered previous records in the hip-hop industry, becoming the highest-grossing run ever achieved by a debut headlining rapper. This accomplishment solidifies YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s position as a force to be reckoned with in the music business and highlights his remarkable ability to connect with audiences on a massive scale.
The Prime Video release marks the first time the film has been widely accessible to the general public, allowing viewers who missed the theatrical run to experience the documentary from the comfort of their homes.
Artist Background and Chart Success
Born Kentrell DeSean Gaulden in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, YoungBoy Never Broke Again first made his mark on the Billboard 200 chart in 2017 with the mixtape “AI YoungBoy,” which debuted at an impressive number 24 position. Over the subsequent eight years, he has demonstrated unprecedented chart dominance, accumulating an astonishing 34 albums on the Billboard 200.
This remarkable achievement surpasses the previous record held by E-40, who accumulated 33 albums over nearly three decades, establishing YoungBoy Never Broke Again as the most prolific chart-performing rapper in the history of the Billboard 200.
The artist has achieved four number one albums on the Billboard 200: “AI YoungBoy 2” in 2019, “38 Baby 2” in 2020, “Top” in 2020, and “Sincerely, Kentrell” in 2021. In 2020, the consecutive chart-topping debuts of “38 Baby 2” and “Top” made YoungBoy Never Broke Again only the second hip-hop act in history to reach the number one position three times within a single calendar year.
Singles Chart History
On the singles front, YoungBoy Never Broke Again accomplished a historic milestone by becoming the youngest artist in Billboard history to surpass 100 entries on the Hot 100 chart, reaching this remarkable achievement at just 23 years old in May 2023.
His highest-charting single to date remains “Bandit,” a collaboration with the late Juice WRLD, which debuted at number 10 in 2019 and has since been certified six-times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Streaming Availability
AMERICAN YOUNGBOY is now streaming exclusively on Prime Video, offering fans and new viewers alike the opportunity to experience this groundbreaking concert documentary.
