"Bad Morning" is a song by American rapper

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, released on September 24, 2021, as the opening track from his third studio album, ''

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''. Released while incarcerated, the song portrays an image of pain and suffering while also including a sense of

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as he speaks about firearms and illegal activity.

Background

The song was first teased by YoungBoy via his Instagram as a

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snippet prior to his incarceration. Garnering major attention while incarcerated, YoungBoy's team added it to ''Sincerely, Kentrell''. In the songs, YoungBoy makes notable references to

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's chart-topping 2019 studio album ''

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'' as he rapped: "Ridin' bumpin' Kirk with a .30 and a pole." He also made references to his devotion to

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as he rapped: "All praise to Allah, one was dead in less than sixty." YoungBoy also made direct reference to Herm Tha BlackSheep, YoungBoy's close friend and

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-signee.

Critical reception

''Rolling Stone''s Will Dukes noted that "over somber pianos and a soulful organ " YoungBoy "reflects on some of his regrets." ''HotNewHipHop''s Will Aron A. stated that "gospel organs and shredding guitars fuel the production for NBA Youngboy to offer a dose of honest reflection and bossed up flexes. It’s a song that captures Youngboy’s trials and tribulations, as well as his perseverance throughout the ups and downs."

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