Introduction
Music, poetry and fashion etc. have a long history of association with the aesthetics of human beings. Aesthetics of human beings have evolved over time. Fashion and music industries are no exception in this regard. The physical features of the people associated with the showbiz industry often come under discussion. We’ll try to explore this phenomenon in the lines below as well as answer the question “How tall is NBA Youngboy?”
Who is NBA Youngboy?
Youngboy is the stage or showbiz name of a famous American rapper whose original name is Kent DeSean Gaulden. He was born on 20th Oct, 1999. His place of birth is Louisiana.
Why is he called NBA? NBA stands for Never Broke Again. This phrase was not part of his name when he started his career. As a matter of fact, he started using this phrase only as early as 2017. Some people say that this phrase reflects his struggle that he has been through since he was brought up amidst poverty and he has a resolve to not to revert to same old conditions again.
While other people add to the above mentioned reason that this also stands for his resolve against the exploitation in the music industry since he himself had been exploited by music producers, managers and record labels etc.
Why do fancy names matter in the music industry?
Kent opting for this unique name is nothing new. This is quite a normal vogue now in the music industry. The artists consider it necessary to do so for the following reasons :
- Branding in the Showbiz Industry. Unique and catchy fancy names help the artists stand out from the rest and create a long lasting impression on the target audience.
- Crafting a name is an art within itself. A well-crafted subtle name may not only cause the buzz amongst the audience but raise the curiosity level.
- A catchy name might be quite easy to market especially in the context that this age of ours is of digital marketing which requires funky and catchy phrases, words and one-liners to grasp the attention of the target audience.
Why does height matter in the showbiz?
Showbiz is all about pomp and show. The more you show off and show up on the screens, the more money you are likely to make. Hence the physical features of the artists get quite a lot of attention even in this age when there are slogans of gender and racial equality etc. everywhere.
One of the key physical features of celebrities that are brought under discussion quite often, is their height. Now let us explore why height matters this much in this industry and if this hype about height is real or not?
Stage Appearance
The music industry is not only about releasing singles and videos. It has other aspects as well. For example the jamming sessions and shows containing live performances. The most charming and profitable part of the music industry is regarding live concerts, shows and stage performances. The performers i.e. the artists get a chance to come into contact with their fans during these performances.
A tall height helps the artists to appear better on stage. Tall artists get more attention of the audience as compared to those who are relatively shorter in height.
Symbol of dominance
No matter how absurd it may sound, tall height is considered a symbol of masculinity in many cultures even today. It also stands for dominance. Although this is not a written rule yet it holds true in general. So this is particularly useful for the rappers since almost all the mainstream rappers rhyme about violence, struggle, going through tough circumstances and concepts related to masculinity.
Therefore a taller and more muscular rapper would appear to convey the image of his lyrics very well.
Better appeal
Music videos are a source of reaching out to large audience globally. Therefore the artists use their videos as a medium for branding. It stands for a fact that taller artists create a better visual appeal in the music videos. Hence they grab the attention of their fans more than the other artists.
How tall is NBA Youngboy?
Now we come to the question that is often asked on the fashion and showbiz related forums i.e. How tall is NBA Youngboy? This question often stirs a debate between his fans and critics (some of which are fans of other rival rappers). Let us reveal the answer of this question here for our readers. The answer is that NBA Youngboy is 5’8″ tall which is although neither very tall height, nor too short.
