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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Trump pardoned NBA YoungBoy. Now the rapper has added a 2nd Phoenix concert
Chart-topping rapper NBA YoungBoy, who recently made headlines when President Donald Trump pardoned him on federal gun charges, has added 13 shows to his highly anticipated 2025 MASA TOUR, including a second metro Phoenix concert. A new date has been added at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. That's in addition to the previously announced show at PHX Arena on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025. The Louisiana rapper, also known as YoungBoy Never Broke Again, was serving a 23-month sentence for federal gun charges when he received a presidential pardon in May. The MASA Tour is short for the Make America Slime Again Tour. In December, a federal judge in Utah sentenced NBA YoungBoy to 23 months in prison on gun-related charges with credit for time served followed by 60 months of probation and an additional $25,000 fine after the Louisiana rapper acknowledged possessing weapons despite being a felon, agreeing to give up the guns. Before reaching a plea agreement, he was facing maximums of 10 and 15 years each on two separate gun charges — one for being in possession of two guns while filming a music video in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the other for having a semi-automatic pistol in his Utah home. In late March, the rapper was transferred from a federal prison in Alabama to halfway house in Phoenix. Officially released on probation in April, he received a pardon from President Donald Trump in May. NBA YoungBoy was taken into custody after a raid on his Utah home turned up a semi-automatic pistol in his bedroom and evidence pointing to his role in what prosecutors alleged was a large-scale prescription drug fraud ring. NBA YoungBoy has no No. 1 his. He has, however, topped the Billboard album charts with four releases — two mixtapes and two studio releases. Tickets to the second NBA YoungBoy concert will be available starting with an artist presale on Wednesday, June 4. The general on-sale will start at 10 a.m. Friday, June 6, at VIP packages, which include premium tickets, a behind-the-scenes backstage tour, an invitation to the pre-show VIP Lounge, a VIP gift pack and more, are available at Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more. He did the same in Pittsburgh for more than a decade. Follow him on X and Instagram @edmasley and on Facebook as Ed Masley. Email him at This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Trump-pardoned NBA YoungBoy adds new concert dates
Express Tribune
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Trump pardons NBA YoungBoy ahead of prison release and 2025 MASA tour
Baton Rouge rapper NBA YoungBoy, born Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, has been granted a full presidential pardon by former President Donald Trump, just weeks before his scheduled release from prison. The White House confirmed the clemency on Wednesday, May 29, making headlines across major outlets. Trump's decision also included pardons for eight other individuals, including ex-Congressman Michael Grimm and reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley. NBA YoungBoy was expected to be released in July 2025 under a plea agreement related to a gun possession case in Utah. The pardon means the rapper is free to move forward without the restrictions that would have followed his conviction. In a heartfelt social media statement, YoungBoy thanked Trump for the opportunity to rebuild. 'This moment means a lot,' he wrote. 'It opens the door to a future I've worked hard for.' He also expressed gratitude to criminal justice advocate Alice Marie Johnson, known as the 'Pardon Czar,' and his attorney Brittany K. Barnett for their efforts. NBA YOUNGBOY THANK YOU LETTER TO PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP 💚 — Youngboy Snippets (@YoungboySnippet) May 28, 2025 YoungBoy, one of the most streamed artists globally, is now preparing for his first headlining tour — the MASA Tour — which kicks off September 2. The tour includes two back-to-back performances in his hometown at the Smoothie King Center on October 19 and 20. The pardon clears a path for the rapper to fully return to music and his fans, with many viewing the move as a significant moment for both criminal justice reform and the hip-hop community.
New York Post
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
What do the cheapest NBA Youngboy ‘MASA Tour' tickets cost?
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. The wait is finally over. NBA YoungBoy, which stands for YoungBoy Never Broke Again, is returning to the road for the first time since 2020. On this go-round, the 'Bandit' rapper will play arenas all over North America on his 31-concert 'MASA Tour' otherwise known as 'Make America Slime Again.' Advertisement While out and about, the Baton Rouge native is scheduled to headline in both New York and New Jersey. First up, he hits Brooklyn's Barclays Center on Saturday, Sept. 27. Two days later, NBA Youngboy drops into Newark's Prudential Center on Monday, Sept. 29. His rise to the top has been far from conventional. Since the release of his 2016 breakthrough mixtape '38 Baby' — recorded when he was just 16 — he's fathered 12 children, served a house arrest sentence for federal gun charges and scored countless hits including 'Bandit,' 'Make No Sense' and 'Wusyaname' on his 21 mixtapes, seven studio albums and three EPs he's released over his nearly decade-long career. Craziest of all, NBA Youngboy didn't think a tour — let alone a future where he wasn't incarcerated — was possible as recently as a year ago. 'I'm kinda set on going to jail right now,' YoungBoy said in a January 2024 interview with Bootleg Kev. 'So, I don't really think about too much. I guess that's just my life. I don't let it bother me or no s— like that. You make the bed you lay in.' Advertisement If you'd like to see the enigmatic Hip-Hop icon 'Make America Slime Again' on the year's most unlikely tour, tickets are available for all upcoming shows. At the time of publication, the lowest price on tickets for any one 'MASA' show we could find was $89 including fees on Vivid Seats. All other shows start anywhere from $90 to $220 including fees. For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about NBA Youngboy's 2025 'MASA Tour' below. Advertisement All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation. NBA Youngboy tour schedule 2025 A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below. NBA Youngboy tour dates Ticket prices start at Sept. 2 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX $191 (including fees) Sept. 5 at the Moody Center in Austin, TX $145 (including fees) Sept. 6 at the Toyota Center in Houston, TX $220 (including fees) Sept. 9 at the Arena in Los Angeles, CA $123 (including fees) Sept. 10 at the Arena in Los Angeles, CA $146 (including fees) Sept. 12 at the Oakland Arena in Oakland, CA $116 (including fees) Sept. 13 at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA $89 (including fees) Sept. 15 at the PHX Arena in Phoenix, AZ $105 (including fees) Sept. 17 at the Ball Arena in Denver, CO $151 (including fees) Sept. 20 at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO $89 (including fees) Sept. 21 at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, MO $105 (including fees) Sept. 24 at the United Center in Chicago, IL $134 (including fees) Sept. 25 at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH $99 (including fees) Sept. 27 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY $132 (including fees) Sept. 28 at the TD Garden in Boston, MA $128 (including fees) Sept. 29 at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ $123 (including fees) Oct. 1 at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. $153 (including fees) Oct. 3 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA $138 (including fees) Oct. 4 at the CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, MD $129 (including fees) Oct. 6 at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI $98 (including fees) Oct. 8 at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC $140 (including fees) Oct. 9 at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC $179 (including fees) Oct. 10 at the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, FL $90 (including fees) Oct. 11 at the Kia Center in Orlando, FL $169 (including fees) Oct. 13 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, FL $109 (including fees) Oct. 15 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA $158 (including fees) Oct. 16 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN $91 (including fees) Oct. 18 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA $169 (including fees) Oct. 19 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA $167 (including fees) Oct. 20 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA $136 (including fees) Oct. 22 at the Legacy Arena at The BJCC in Birmingham, AL $90 (including fees) (Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn't noted, will include additional fees at checkout.) Advertisement Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event. Still curious about Vivid Seats? You can find an article from their team about why the company is legit here. NBA Youngboy new music On March 7, NBA Youngboy put out his third compilation album 'More Leaks.' The record is likely his final project before he's let out of prison in July 25. Made up of 20 tracks, the record is multiple things at once. Songs here pop off but also cover heavy subject matter creating a whiplash effect. If you'd like to hear for yourself, you can find 'More Leaks' here. Hip-Hop icons on tour in 2025 Although it will be difficult to top NBA Youngboy's upcoming trek in terms of sheer hype, we're just as excited to catch a number of big names live these next few months. Here are just five iconic acts we can't wait to see in the near future. Advertisement • Kendrick Lamar with SZA • Tyler, The Creator • Wu-Tang Clan • Lil Wayne Advertisement • Wiz Khalifa Who else is on the road? Take a look at our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. 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Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
NBA Youngboy announces return to the stage with first arena tour after years of legal setbacks
Rapper NBA Youngboy is making a long-awaited return to the stage with his first arena headlining tour, set to begin in September 2025. After spending more time navigating the courtroom than performing live, the Baton Rouge native is now stepping back into the spotlight. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The MASA Tour 2025 is not just a milestone in his music career—it's a turning point in a journey marked by legal turmoil and personal reinvention. The MASA Tour 2025: NBA Youngboy's long-awaited comeback , born Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, will kick off his arena tour on September 2, 2025, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The 27-city run concludes on October 19 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, bringing him full circle back to Louisiana. The tour marks his first full-length concert series in five years. Joining him on the road are special guests DeeBaby, EBK Jaaybo, and K3—a lineup fans are already buzzing about. Tickets go on sale to the general public on May 22, following an artist pre-sale. Speaking ahead of the announcement, Youngboy said, 'It feels good to be back in the spotlight and to finally perform for my fans after all this time.' His words reflect the significance of this tour, not just professionally, but personally. NBA Youngboy's legal troubles and road to redemption Though his music has never lost relevance, NBA Youngboy's life offstage has been dominated by courtroom drama. In an effort to escape the legal complications tied to his hometown of Baton Rouge, he moved to Huntsville, Utah, a place he once visited as a teen to see an AmeriCorps counselor who had mentored him. But even there, controversy found its way. In November 2024, Youngboy pleaded guilty to participating in a prescription drug fraud scheme run from his Utah home. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now One month later, in December, he was sentenced to 23 months in federal prison after admitting to being a felon in possession of a firearm—a charge linked to a 2020 video shoot in Baton Rouge. According to a report by XXL, Youngboy is slated for release on July 27, 2025, just weeks before the MASA Tour begins. He will remain under 60 months of supervised release, adding a layer of scrutiny as he prepares for life back on the road. Despite these hurdles, Youngboy has kept fans engaged with new music. His latest single, 'Shot Callin',' gives listeners a taste of what's to come during the tour—and suggests that he's still got plenty to say. YoungBoy Never Broke Again - Where I Been / Shot Callin [Official Video] As the MASA Tour 2025 approaches, it stands as more than just a concert series—it's a statement. From Los Angeles to Miami, Chicago to New York, NBA Youngboy is stepping back onto the stage with something to prove. Also Read: 'I'm here to perform for my fans, and that's what matters right now,' he told reporters during the tour's reveal. Whether this marks a true turning point or just a pause in a turbulent chapter remains to be seen. But for now, fans can look forward to a powerful return from one of hip-hop's most complicated and compelling voices.
