Honestly, trying to keep up with the Gaulden family tree is a full-time job. If you've been on social media lately, you’ve probably seen the memes comparing Kentrell DeSean Gaulden—better known as NBA YoungBoy—to Nick Cannon or even Elon Musk. It’s a lot. People always ask: how many kids does YoungBoy have?
As of early 2026, the answer is officially 13 children.
The Baton Rouge rapper, who is still only 26 years old, has built a massive legacy both in the Billboard charts and in his own household. It’s a complicated web of relationships, legal drama, and high-profile names like the Mayweathers. But beneath the headlines about child support and Instagram spats, there is a very real family dynamic that YoungBoy often references in his music.
The Breakdown: A Timeline of 13 Children
YoungBoy didn't just wake up with a baker’s dozen. It started when he was just a teenager. He became a father for the first time at 16, a fact he’s been open about since his early mixtapes.
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His oldest, Kayden, was born in 2016 to Nisha Keller. Since then, the numbers have climbed steadily. To make it easier to digest, here is how the math actually works out with the ten different mothers involved:
- Nisha Keller: Shares two children with Top—Kayden (the oldest) and a daughter named Armani, born in 2020.
- Starr Dejanee: They share Kamiri (often called K3). You might also recognize the name Kamron; YoungBoy actually raised him as his own for years before a DNA test proved he wasn't the biological father, though he has vowed to continue supporting him.
- Nia: Mother to Taylin, born in March 2017 after a brief fling.
- Jania Meshell: Perhaps his most famous ex, the influencer is the mother of Kacey, born in 2019.
- Drea Symone: She gave birth to Kodi Capri in late 2020.
- Iyanna "Yaya" Mayweather: The daughter of boxing legend Floyd Mayweather. They share Kentrell Jr. (KJ), born in January 2021.
- Kaylyn Marie Long: Reported mother of a son named Kaell, born in 2021.
- Makentley: Reportedly the mother of another daughter, Kiori, born in 2023.
The Stability of Jazlyn Mychelle
While the earlier years were a whirlwind of different partners, things shifted when YoungBoy started dating Jazlyn Mychelle in 2020. They eventually married in early 2023.
Jazlyn is the mother of three of his children. They have a daughter, Alice (born 2021), and a son, Klemenza Tru (born 2022). More recently, the rapper confirmed they were expecting their third child together on his 2025 album MASA (Make America Slime Again). In the track "If You Need Me," he literally raps, "Me and Jaz on our third kid." That baby—his 13th—was the big news heading into 2026.
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Why the Number is Always "Debated"
Why is there so much confusion? Basically, because the news usually breaks through song lyrics or leaked court documents rather than official press releases.
For a while, fans thought the count was stuck at 11. Then 12. Then 13. There were even rumors in early January 2026 that he was expecting a 14th with an influencer named Gigi Alayah, but those were quickly debunked as parody account nonsense.
It’s also worth noting that YoungBoy’s relationship with fatherhood is... complicated. In a viral interview with The Fader years ago, he talked about how his kids are his main motivation. But more recently, he’s made comments suggesting he isn’t "big on" the actual responsibilities of fatherhood, which sparked a massive debate online about celebrity accountability and the reality of raising over a dozen children across multiple households.
Legal Wins and Life in 2026
Life has changed for the rapper recently. After years of house arrest in Utah and various legal battles, YoungBoy was officially released on probation in April 2025 following a pardon. This "new lease on life" has seen him hit the road for the MASA Tour, often with Jazlyn and some of the kids in tow.
Despite the "deadbeat" allegations that occasionally fly on X (formerly Twitter), YoungBoy seems to be trying to centralize his family. He spent Easter 2025 in Utah with several of his children, a rare moment of domestic normalcy for a guy whose life usually looks like a high-octane action movie.
What to Watch for Next
If you’re following the NBA YoungBoy saga, here are the key things to keep an eye on regarding his family:
- Public Appearances: Jazlyn has been spotted frequently on the MASA Tour with a visible baby bump, and fans are waiting for the birth announcement of child number 13.
- The Mayweather Connection: The relationship with Yaya Mayweather remains a tabloid fixture. Recently, Yaya had to clear the air about whether YoungBoy was helping with KJ’s birthday plans, proving that co-parenting in the spotlight is never easy.
- Music Hints: Top almost always reveals his personal life through his lyrics first. If there’s a number 14, you’ll likely hear it in a verse before you see it on TMZ.
The reality is that while the world counts his kids like statistics, for YoungBoy, this is his daily life. Managing ten different co-parenting relationships while maintaining one of the most prolific music careers in history is a logistical mountain. Whether he stops at 13 or follows in the footsteps of the heavy-hitters like Nick Cannon remains to be seen.
Next Steps for Fans:
To stay truly updated, follow the official Never Broke Again social channels rather than fan "tea" pages, which often circulate debunked rumors. If you're looking for more insight into his mindset as a father, listen closely to the lyrics on his latest project, MASA, specifically the track "If You Need Me," where he details his current domestic life with Jazlyn.