Nba Youngboy 'Untouchable' Lyrics Guide: Full Meaning, Quotes, and Impact
By Alexander Ross
Directed by David G, the music video for "Untouchable" was uploaded to YouTube on May 30, 2017, within days of Gaulden leaving jail. It documents his first hours of freedom, capturing intimate home footage alongside high-profile industry moments that confirmed his rising stardom. The visual was not just promotional material; it was tangible evidence of a changing tax bracket.
| Visual Milestone | Scene Detail / Verified Cameo | Cultural Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Release Moment | Stepping out of East Baton Rouge Parish Prison | Authenticates his transition directly from the judicial system into the recording booth. |
| Meek Mill FaceTime | Phone conversation with Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill | Marked co-signs from established street-rap royalty who also navigated probation battles. |
| Lil Durk Appearance | Chicago drill star Lil Durk in studio & hotel footage | Signaled his rapid integration into the national rap elite ahead of late-decade rivalries. |
| Label Negotiations | Luxury suites and private jet tarmac sequences | Preceded the formal launch of his groundbreaking Atlantic Records joint venture deal. |
The video surpassed 100 million views on YouTube within a few short years, underscoring YoungBoy’s unrivaled organic footprint on the platform. The visual juxtaposition of a skinny teenager eating fast food on a luxury jet floor with friends who still lived on Chippewa Street captured the public imagination. It showed real life, completely uncurated.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
