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YBN (collective)

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YBN
Company typeCollective
IndustryHip hop music
Founded2014
FounderNick Simmons (YBN Nahmir)
Area served
United States
ProductsMusic, mixtapes, singles

YBN—an acronym for Young Boss Niggas—was a hip-hop collective from the United States, established by Nick Simmons, who is better known as YBN Nahmir.[1] The group included rappers, producers, social media influencers, and promoters hailing from various locations such as Alabama, Texas, Gothenburg, California, Maryland, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania.[2]

Their only joint release, YBN: The Mixtape, came out on September 7, 2018, and featured collaborations with artists including Gucci Mane, Wiz Khalifa, Lil Skies, Machine Gun Kelly, and Chris Brown.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name[3]

History

In 2014, Nick Simmons (YBN Nahmir) met YBN Almighty Jay through the online game Grand Theft Auto V.[4] Subsequently, Nahmir connected Almighty Jay with YBN Glizzy via an Xbox Looking for Group post.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name

Initially formed as a gaming collective focused on creating content for YouTube and Twitch,Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name YBN shifted their focus to music in 2015 after Nahmir and Almighty Jay recorded their first song "Hood Mentality," following freestyle sessions on Xbox Live.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name That same year, the group mourned the loss of member YBN Valley due to a heart attack.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name

Nahmir's debut track "Rubbin Off the Paint," produced by Izak,Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name was released on September 18, 2017. The single gained viral popularity and reached number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This breakthrough allowed Nahmir to move to Los Angeles and gather other members in person.[1]

Other collective members also found online success with singles like Almighty Jay’s "Chopsticks" (November 2017), YBN Walker’s "Gutta" (February 2018), and YBN NickyBaandz’s "Been Trippin" (April 2018).[2]

In 2017, Nahmir and Glizzy encountered Cordae Amari Dunston (YBN Cordae) online. Although not a gamer himself, Cordae had more extensive rap experience and officially joined the group in 2018. He attracted attention with a viral remix of Eminem's "My Name Is" and his breakout track "Old Niggas," which served as a response to J. Cole’s "1985".Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name These songs were promoted via Worldstarhiphop's YouTube channel.

The collective announced their inaugural world tour in July 2018, scheduled for the fall season.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Their comprehensive release YBN: The Mixtape, featuring Nahmir, Almighty Jay, and Cordae, was launched on September 7, 2018.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name The project included singles such as "Rubbin Off The Paint," "Bounce Out With That," "Chopsticks," "Bread Winners," and "Kung Fu."

On August 6, 2020, Nahmir declared the official dissolution of YBN.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Following this announcement, Cordae dropped the YBN moniker to pursue his career under his own name.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name

Past members

The YBN collective consisted of:

Mixtapes

Mixtapes with significant chart placements and certifications
Title Details Highest chart rankings Certifications
US
Billboard 200 		US R&B/Hip-Hop US Rap CAN
YBN: The Mixtape
(featuring YBN Almighty Jay, YBN Cordae and YBN Nahmir)
  • Released: September 7, 2018
  • Label: Atlantic, Art@War
  • Format: Digital download
 21 13 12 19
  • RIAA: Gold
  • MC: Gold

Singles

Title Year Album
"Bread Winners"
(featuring YBN Nahmir and YBN Almighty Jay) 		2018 YBN: The Mixtape
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