American rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Nigerian singer Burna Boy release the new collaboration “Teary Eyes” from the album “Slime Cry.” The track is produced by MD Skillinit and Otisprod. Listen, stream, buy the track, mp3 download.
American rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Nigerian Afrofusion star Burna Boy release their new collaborative single, “Teary Eyes.” The track is part of YoungBoy’s newly unveiled album, “Slime Cry.” Production for the song comes from MD Skillinit and Otisprod. The release is issued through YoungBoy’s own Never Broke Again, LLC in partnership with Motown Records, a division of Universal Music Group. This cross-continental partnership merges two distinct styles within modern hip-hop and African pop.
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YoungBoy Never Broke Again, born Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, built a massive following through an prolific release strategy and emotionally raw lyrical content. His career is defined by a consistent output of mixtapes and albums that frequently debut high on the Billboard charts, demonstrating a dedicated fanbase despite minimal traditional media promotion. His music often explores themes of street life, personal turmoil, and emotional vulnerability. Burna Boy, born Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, rose to international prominence by popularizing Afrofusion, a blend of Afrobeats, dancehall, and hip-hop. His album “African Giant” and the Grammy-winning “Twice As Tall” elevated him to global headline status, making him a defining voice for contemporary African music.
The production tandem of MD Skillinit and Otisprod crafts the instrumental backdrop for “Teary Eyes.” Both producers have credits across hip-hop and melodic rap, suggesting a sound that accommodates YoungBoy’s rapid-fire delivery and Burna Boy’s sung, melodic hooks. The three-minute track fits the standard length for a streaming-focused single, aiming to leverage the strengths of both artists efficiently. Placing this collaboration on a YoungBoy-led album indicates a strategic move to introduce his core audience to Burna Boy’s style and vice versa.
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The album title “Slime Cry” suggests a thematic exploration of vulnerability within the context of street-affiliated identity, a common thread in YoungBoy’s work. Featuring an artist of Burna Boy’s caliber on a track titled “Teary Eyes” reinforces this theme of emotional exposure. For Burna Boy, the collaboration represents another entry into the mainstream hip-hop landscape following previous features with artists like Jorja Smith and Sam Smith. It continues his pattern of selective, high-profile partnerships outside the Afrobeat sphere.
The business arrangement for this release is noteworthy. YoungBoy’s independent label, Never Broke Again, LLC, partners with the historic Motown Records for distribution and marketing. This model provides YoungBoy with artistic control while accessing the promotional machinery of a major label. For Motown, aligning with an artist of YoungBoy’s commercial strength and Burna Boy’s global prestige is a strategic play to remain relevant in contemporary hip-hop and international markets. The success of this single will be measured by its performance on streaming charts and its ability to attract mutual fans from both artists’ substantial followings.
YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Burna Boy – Teary Eyes
From the newly unveiled “Slime Cry” album
Produced by MD Skillinit, Otisprod
16 January 2026
1 song, 3 minutes
Never Broke Again, LLC/Motown Records; ℗ 2026 Never Broke Again, LLC
