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The Herald Scotland
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
Trump pardons rapper NBA YoungBoy in spree of clemency actions
He was serving a 23-month sentence for federal gun charges as part of a plea deal reached with federal prosecutors in December. The previous month, Gaulden pleaded guilty to his involvement in a Utah pharmacy drug ring, but he avoided incarceration and paid a $25,000 fine. "I want to thank President Trump for granting me a pardon and for giving me the opportunity to keep building - as a man, as a father, and as an artist," Gaulden, whose rap name stands for "Never Broke Again," wrote on his Instagram account. "This moment means a lot." He added that the pardon "opens the door to a future I've worked hard for and I'm fully prepared to step into this." More: Trump's latest wave of pardons includes rapper, GOP governor convicted of corruption The pardon means Gaulden will no longer have travel restrictions, allowing him to embark on a 32-date national tour set to kick off in September that he's dubbed the "MASA tour" - "Make America Slime Again." It's a riff on Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan. Slime refers to a close friend or homie in hip-hop lingo. Trump has issued a slew of pardons that coincided with the first full week of Ed Martin serving as the Justice Department's pardon attorney. Trump had previously nominated Martin to serve as U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, but he withdrew in the face of Republican opposition on Capitol Hill over Martin's support for Jan. 6 rioters. Pardons fully wipe out a recipient's guilt of a criminal act and any penalties tied to a conviction. Typically, a wave of pardons comes at the end of a president's term. But Trump has smashed all norms, beginning with his day one pardons of more than 1,600 individuals charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Trump on May 27 pardoned Todd and Julie Chrisley of the USA Network television show "Chrisley Knows Best" fame, in which they portrayed themselves as real estate tycoons in the South. The couple was found guilty of conspiring to defraud community banks in Atlanta out of more than $36 million in fraudulent loans. More: Trump pardons former Army officer convicted in court martial of disobeying COVID rules The next day, Trump commuted the sentence of Larry Hoover, 74, a notorious former Chicago gang leader who co-founded the Gangster Disciples and was convicted in 1973 for the murder of a drug dealer. Hoover, who was serving six life terms for his federal charges, still must serve a 200-year sentence for his Illinois state charges. Trump also pardoned former Connecticut Gov. John Rowland, who resigned from his office after pleading guilty in late 2004 to one count of conspiring to commit tax fraud and depriving the public of honest service over $107,000 in gifts he accepted from companies doing business with the state. Rowland, a former New York congressman, was later convicted of obstructing justice, conspiracy, falsifying government documents, and other violations of campaign finance laws. He was sentenced to nearly three years in prison. More: Donald Trump pardons former Republican Rep. Michael Grimm for tax fraud conviction Trump pardoned former New York Rep. Michael Grimm, a Republican congressman from 2011 to 2015, who resigned after being convicted of tax fraud and sentenced to eight months in prison. And as first reported by USA TODAY, Trump also pardoned former 1st Lt. Mark Bashaw, a former U.S. Army officer who was found guilty by a special court martial during the Biden administration for refusing to follow COVID-19 safety measures. The White House has not provided a full list of Trump's pardons, deferring to the Department of Justice, which updates clemency actions on its website. Contributing: Taijuan Moorman and Zac Anderson Reach Joey Garrison on X @joeygarrison.
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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