Yung Bratz

"Yung Bratz"
Song by XXXTentacion
from the album Revenge
Released
  • July 4, 2016 (SoundCloud)
  • May 16, 2017 (Empire re-release)
Recorded2016
GenreScreamo rap
Length1:41
Label
Songwriter
ProducerStain

"Yung Bratz" (often stylized as "YuNg BrAtZ") is a song by American rapper and singer XXXTentacion. It was originally released independently on SoundCloud as a standalone track on July 4, 2016, and later re-released commercially on his debut commercial mixtape, Revenge, which came out on May 16, 2017,[1] through Empire Distribution.[2] The song is also included on XXXTentacion's only compilation album, Look at Me: The Album, where it appears as the fourteenth song on the project.[3][4]

The track was produced by Stain and was ranked 20th on XXL's list of "The 30 Best XXXTentacion Songs, Ranked".[5]

Background

"Yung Bratz" was among XXXTentacion's early releases on SoundCloud[6] and became one of his most notable tracks prior to his mainstream breakthrough. Complex noted that early singles like "Yung Bratz" helped XXXTentacion gain wider recognition and secure a record deal.[7] Vibe described the song as a "scream-o rap song".[8] XXL described "Yung Bratz" as a track with blown-out bass, raucous screaming, and cartoonish vocal inflections that perfectly match its title, serving as a strong snapshot of X at his rawest.[9]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Apple Music.[10]

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
New Zealand (RMNZ)[11] Platinum 30,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[12] Silver 200,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ Berry, Peter A. BerryPeter A. (May 17, 2017). "XXXTentacion Releases 'Revenge' Project". XXL Mag. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  2. ^ "Spotify – Web Player". Spotify. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  3. ^ LOOK AT ME: THE ALBUM by XXXTENTACION on Apple Music, June 10, 2022, retrieved October 27, 2025
  4. ^ "LOOK AT ME: THE ALBUM by XXXTENTACION". Genius. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  5. ^ Staff, XXL StaffXXL (January 23, 2025). "The 30 Best XXXTentacion Songs, Ranked". XXL Mag. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  6. ^ XXXTENTACION – YuNg BrAtZ, retrieved October 27, 2025
  7. ^ "XXXTentacion Took a Shot at J. Cole in His XXL Freshman F..." Complex. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  8. ^ Centeno, Tony M. (May 17, 2017). "XXXTentacion Releases Debut Project, 'Revenge'". VIBE.com. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  9. ^ Staff, XXL StaffXXL (January 23, 2025). "The 30 Best XXXTentacion Songs, Ranked". XXL Mag. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  10. ^ YuNg BrAtZ by XXXTENTACION on Apple Music, July 4, 2016, retrieved October 27, 2025
  11. ^ "New Zealand single certifications – XXXTentacion – Yung Bratz". Radioscope. Type Yung Bratz in the "Search:" field and press Enter.
  12. ^ "British single certifications – XXXTentacion – Yung Bratz". British Phonographic Industry. Select singles in the Formats field. Type Yung Bratz XXXTentacion in the "Search:" field.