Telee Gaulden is best known as the older sister of rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again, also known as NBA YoungBoy. She has also built a small identity of her own in music, releasing R&B songs under the names Simply TeeLee and Simply Teelee.
Compared with her famous brother, Telee keeps a much lower public profile, which means reliable information about her life is limited. Many biography websites repeat the same personal details without clearly showing where those claims came from. What can be confirmed more easily is her connection to YoungBoy, her Baton Rouge background, and a small but documented music catalog that includes songs such as “Dying Inside” and “Bad Guy.”
Last updated: September 13, 2026
Telee Gaulden Quick Facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Public name | Telee Gaulden / Teelee Gaulden |
| Also known as | Simply TeeLee / Simply Teelee |
| Reported birthday | January 15, 1997 |
| Reported age in 2026 | 29 |
| Hometown | Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Singer-songwriter and online personality |
| Known for | Being NBA YoungBoy’s older sister and releasing her own music |
| Mother | Sherhonda Gaulden |
| Famous brother | YoungBoy Never Broke Again, born Kentrell DeSean Gaulden |
| Verified solo releases found | “Dying Inside” (2019), “Bad Guy” (2022) |
| Other verified music credit | “You” by T-Hicks feat. Simply TeeLee |
| “On My Side” connection | Appears in YoungBoy’s official music video; not credited as a vocalist on the song |
| Relationship status | Not publicly confirmed |
| Net worth | Not reliably confirmed |
Telee’s January 15, 1997 birthday and Baton Rouge birthplace are widely reported online, although a public birth record confirming those details was not found during this research.
Who Is Telee Gaulden?
Telee Gaulden is an American singer-songwriter and online personality who became widely known because she is the older sister of YoungBoy Never Broke Again. Her younger brother, whose real name is Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, was born in Baton Rouge in 1999 and later became one of the most recognizable names in modern rap.
Telee has followed a much quieter path. Rather than building a highly public career, she has released music from time to time and has used social media to share parts of her life and creative work. Her name appears online in several forms, including Telee Gaulden, Teelee Gaulden, Simply TeeLee, and Simply Teelee.
Some biography websites also claim that her birth name is Kendriaa Gaulden. However, I could not find a strong primary source that confirms this detail. Because of that, it is more accurate to describe it as an unconfirmed claim instead of presenting it as a verified fact. (Press Networks)
Telee Gaulden’s Age and Early Life
Telee is widely reported to have been born on January 15, 1997, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. If that date is correct, she is 29 years old in 2026. She is older than NBA YoungBoy, who was born on October 20, 1999.
The January 1997 birth date appears on Famous Birthdays, AmoMama, and several other biography websites. However, because a publicly accessible birth record was not found during this research, it is better to describe the date as widely reported rather than officially confirmed.
There is very little reliable information about Telee’s school years, education, or whether she attended college. Most online biographies either leave this part of her life out or repeat details without clear sourcing.
One part of her early life is better documented. AmoMama reported, based on an interview, that Telee said she sang in church and at funerals when she was younger. She also named Beyoncé as one of her musical influences, suggesting that her interest in singing began well before she started releasing music publicly.
Telee Gaulden’s Family and Her Connection to NBA YoungBoy
Telee’s mother is Sherhonda Gaulden, who has built her own public presence through comedy, social media, and business activities. Telee is widely recognized as the older sister of YoungBoy Never Broke Again.
Public biographies also connect Ken Gaulden and rapper BWay Yungy to the wider Gaulden family as siblings or half-siblings. However, different websites sometimes describe the exact family relationships in slightly different ways, so it is important not to treat every family claim as fully settled.
Information about Telee’s own private family life is less clear. Some websites say that she has a son named Rylie, while other recent profiles avoid making firm claims about her children or relationship status.
Because there is no strong and recent public source clearly confirming these details, it is safer to describe information about her relationship status and possible children as unconfirmed. Telee appears to keep much of her personal life away from detailed public coverage.
Telee Gaulden’s Music Career
Telee’s music is one of the easiest parts of her public life to verify because several of her releases appear on established music platforms.
Apple Music lists “Dying Inside” under the artist name Simply TeeLee. The R&B/Soul single was released on May 17, 2019. A separate Apple Music artist page using the spelling Simply Teelee lists another R&B/Soul single, “Bad Guy,” which was released in January 2022.
“Bad Guy” also appears on Telee’s YouTube channel, where the video was uploaded in January 2022. Her music catalog is not large, but these releases are important because they show that she has a documented artist identity beyond simply being known as NBA YoungBoy’s sister.
Another verified music credit is the song “You” by T-Hicks featuring Simply TeeLee. Amazon Music lists the track on T-Hicks’ Prior To Fame (Deluxe) re-booted, while T-Hicks’ Linktree also points to an official “T-Hicks x Simply Teelee – You” music video.
Together, these releases show that Telee has seriously explored music, even though she has not built a large or highly active public catalog.
Was Telee Gaulden Featured on NBA YoungBoy’s “On My Side”?
Several celebrity biography pages say that Telee was “featured” on NBA YoungBoy’s song “On My Side.” That wording can easily make readers think that she performed vocals on the recording. However, the official music credits do not support that claim.
AllMusic and Qobuz list YoungBoy as the performer on “On My Side,” and Telee does not appear as a credited vocalist or featured artist on the recording.
There is, however, a real connection between Telee and the song. The description of YoungBoy’s official “On My Side” music video lists “Teelee as Teelee” among the cast. In simple terms, Telee appears in the music video, but that is different from being a featured singer on the song itself.
Another song, “Who They Want,” is sometimes described by biography websites as a collaboration involving Telee. During this research, I did not find reliable official release information confirming her as a formally credited featured artist on that recording. For that reason, it should not be presented as a verified Telee music credit.
Telee Gaulden’s Social Media and Public Image
Telee has used social media to stay connected with an audience while avoiding the level of public attention that surrounds her brother. Her online presence has included music, beauty, fashion, family moments, and parts of her everyday life.
Some older profiles also mention that she modeled clothing for local fashion businesses. This is one reason certain websites describe her as a model or influencer in addition to being a singer.
Exact follower numbers are not especially useful in a biography because social media totals can change quickly. What matters more is that Telee has managed to build an audience around the Simply Teelee name even though she releases music only occasionally.
For that reason, describing her as a singer-songwriter and online personality is more accurate than making stronger claims that she is a major recording artist or a full-time professional model.
What Is Telee Gaulden’s Net Worth?
Telee Gaulden’s net worth is not publicly confirmed.
Some celebrity biography websites estimate her wealth at around $1 million, but those figures are not supported by verified financial documents, business valuations, income records, or other reliable evidence.
As of 2026, the safest answer is that Telee Gaulden’s net worth is unknown. She has released music and built a social media presence, but there is not enough reliable public information to calculate her personal wealth with confidence.
Any exact net worth figure found online should therefore be treated as an estimate rather than a confirmed fact.
What Existing Telee Gaulden Biographies Often Get Wrong
One of the main problems with many Telee Gaulden biographies is that they repeat information from one another. The same birthday, family details, net worth estimates, and music claims often appear across several websites, which can make those details look more reliable than they really are.
One example is the way some websites describe “Who They Want” and “On My Side” as official collaborations between Telee and NBA YoungBoy.
The “On My Side” claim can be checked more carefully. Formal song credits do not list Telee as a featured vocalist, while YoungBoy’s official video confirms that she appears as a cast member in the music video. That difference matters because appearing in a video is not the same as performing on the song.
Separating confirmed music credits from video appearances and repeated biography-site claims gives readers a clearer and more accurate picture of Telee Gaulden’s career.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Telee Gaulden in 2026?
Telee Gaulden is widely reported to have been born on January 15, 1997. If that date is correct, she is 29 years old in 2026. Because a primary birth record was not found during this research, the date is best described as widely reported rather than officially confirmed.
Is Telee Gaulden NBA YoungBoy’s sister?
Yes. Telee is publicly known as the older sister of YoungBoy Never Broke Again, whose real name is Kentrell DeSean Gaulden.
What songs has Telee Gaulden released?
Verified releases found during this research include “Dying Inside,” released in 2019, and “Bad Guy,” released in 2022. She is also credited as Simply TeeLee on the T-Hicks song “You.”
Is Telee Gaulden on “On My Side”?
Telee appears in NBA YoungBoy’s official “On My Side” music video. However, the official recording credits reviewed for the song do not list her as a vocalist or featured artist.
What is Telee Gaulden’s real name?
Some biography websites say that her birth name is Kendriaa Gaulden, but I did not find a strong primary source confirming that claim. Telee Gaulden or Teelee Gaulden is the public name consistently connected with her family identity and music career.
What is Telee Gaulden’s net worth in 2026?
Telee Gaulden’s net worth is not reliably known. Some celebrity websites publish estimates, but those figures are not backed by verified public financial records, so they should not be treated as confirmed.
How This Was Researched
I researched this biography by comparing current biography pages with music-platform listings, interview-based coverage, and official video credits. I cross-checked Telee’s music through Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube, AllMusic, and Qobuz instead of relying only on celebrity biography websites. This helped identify an important gap in existing coverage: several articles describe Telee as a featured vocalist on “On My Side,” while official song credits only support her appearance in the music video. I also checked for credible 2026 news but did not find a new release or major public event strong enough to justify adding a separate “Latest News” section.
Accuracy Note
This biography is based on publicly available information, including music-platform credits, public interviews, official video information, and published profiles. Where personal details could not be independently confirmed, they are clearly described as reported or unverified. If you notice anything outdated or incorrect, please let us know so it can be reviewed and updated.
Written and researched by Hassan, contributor at ntx magazine.
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