Believe it or not, success can have many of the same pitfalls that also come alongside the absence of success. Ultimately it is up to each person to decide his or her destiny because every action has an equal and opposite reaction. NBA young boy has experienced a meteoric rise to fame in an industry where many people struggle their entire lives to make it.

After a successful single and a subsequent stint in jail, NBA Young Boy Jumped right into the scene again upon his release with a successful mixtape and collaborations on popular singles. The Louisiana native eventually signed to Meek Mill’s Dreamchaser records, while also heeding the Philly MC’s advise to leave his home city as soon as possible. Youngboy’s popularity has continued to skyrocket with plans of dropping a collaborative mixtape with superstar Lil Uzi Vert.

NBA Youngboy’s demeanor defies his age, appearing to be much older than his actual age. Today NBA Youngboy turns 18 years old and he celebrated with an interesting cake around family and friends. Let’s hope young boy keeps the right people in his circle and stays away from the drama so that we can continue to enjoy his music. Watch above.