Rapper E-40 has expressed his admiration for NBA YoungBoy after working with him on a new song titled "Nineteen". The track, which is part of E-40's latest album "The Gift of Gab", features the Baton Rouge star delivering a raw and emotional verse about his struggles and aspirations.
E-40, who is a veteran in the hip-hop industry, praised NBA YoungBoy for his talent and maturity, saying that he is "a deep young man" who has "a lot of wisdom". He also revealed that he was impressed by NBA YoungBoy's work ethic and professionalism, as he recorded his verse in less than an hour.
"He's a real one. He's a solid individual. He's not a follower, he's a leader. He's got his own style, his own sound, his own wave. He's very creative and very passionate about what he does," E-40 said in an interview with XXL.
E-40 added that he respects NBA YoungBoy for overcoming the challenges and obstacles that he faced in his life, such as legal troubles, family issues, and mental health problems. He said that NBA YoungBoy is "a survivor" who is "determined to make it".
"Nineteen" is not the first collaboration between E-40 and NBA YoungBoy. They previously teamed up on "Straight Out the Dirt" in 2017, which also featured Yo Gotti. E-40 said that he considers NBA YoungBoy as his "little brother" and that he is always willing to support him.
"I'm a fan of his music. I'm a fan of him as a person. He's a good dude. He's got a good heart. He's just misunderstood by a lot of people. But he's a star. He's a superstar," E-40 said.
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