Toxic Punk

"Toxic Punk" is a song by American rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again, released on February 4, 2021 as the lead single from his third studio album Sincerely, Kentrell (2021). It was produced by Cheese, DJ Trebble, Dmac and TnTXD. The title of the song, as well as one of the cover arts of the single, is a reference to the video game Cyberpunk 2077.

"Toxic Punk"
Single by YoungBoy Never Broke Again
from the album Sincerely, Kentrell
ReleasedFebruary 4, 2021
GenreTrap
Length2:03
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
YoungBoy Never Broke Again singles chronology
"It Ain't Over"
(2020)		 "Toxic Punk"
(2021)		 "I Ain't Scared"
(2021)
Alternate cover
Alternate cover
Alternate cover

Composition

The song features a guitar-driven trap instrumental[1] and a pop rock-inspired melody.[2][3] NBA YoungBoy sing-raps about the effects that drugs,[1][2] as well as a failed relationship, have had on his life. He reflects on all the positive things and events around him, but expresses that they do not mean much when he is missing his loved one.[3][4]

Charts
Chart (2021) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[5] 99
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] 49

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[7] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. Mamo, Heran (2021-02-04). "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Drops New Track 'Toxic Punk'". Billboard.
  2. Tigg, Fnr (February 3, 2021). "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Releases New Song "Toxic Punk"". Complex.
  3. Li, Joyce (2021-02-04). "NBA YoungBoy Releases New Track "Toxic Punk"". Hypebeast.
  4. Marie, Erika (2021-02-02). "NBA YoungBoy Surprises Fans With "Toxic Punk" Single". HotNewHipHop.
  5. "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  6. "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  7. "American single certifications – YoungBoy Never Broke Again – Toxic Punk". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
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