A rapper has welcomed his 13th child at the age of just 26 years old, and the internet has reacted to the news.
NBA YoungBoy, who also goes by YoungBoy Never Broke Again, grew a huge fanbase between 2015 and 2017 after dropping eight mixtapes in quick succession.
Born Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, the artist has long used his music to speak candidly about his personal life and experiences.
He recently took to social media to share that he and his wife were expecting their third child together.
While three children is plenty for most parents, the rapper’s family is much larger overall — he reportedly has 13 children in total.
Now, the couple have announced the baby’s arrival, prompting a wave of reactions across social media.
Posting the update on Instagram, he wrote: “You literally my everything without you ain’t none of this.”
He followed it up with another message, adding: “I get real dirty, you clean me. I love you.”
In the comments, followers weighed in with everything from jokes to more heartfelt messages.
One person made a playful nod to his name and the NBA (National Basketball Association), writing: “Bros just making his own basketball team.”
Considering a basketball game requires five players on the court — plus substitutes — some pointed out that 13 kids is more than enough to fill out a full roster.
Another commenter focused on the practical side of things, writing: “Expensive lifestyle.”
Others responded in a more serious tone, praising the rapper and celebrating his family.
One fan wrote: “I love you so much you inspire me to be better everyday…. You make me believe in my self…. Your family is just as beautiful as your music you made it in life your winning…. You’re rich physically spiritually and mentally.”
Another kept it simple and congratulated the couple on the birth.
“Congratulations to them on their new baby,” they wrote.
This isn’t the first time the size of NBA YoungBoy’s family has sparked conversation online.
In a previous post on X (formerly Twitter), one person wrote: “Did he start having kids at 12? How tf do you have 13 kids when you gotta wait at least 9 months in between.”
People were quick to respond by noting that the nine-month wait applies to pregnancy — and that men can father children without that same biological gap between births.
The rapper has also referenced becoming a father at a young age in his lyrics, saying: “Had my first baby at 16, no Plan B, I had one dream.”