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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Baton Rouge rapper NBA Youngboy pardoned by President Donald Trump
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Baton Rouge rapper NBA Youngboy was pardoned by President Donald Trump. NBA Youngboy, or Kentrell Gaulden, took to social media about his pardon by President Trump. 'I want to thank President Trump for granting me a pardon and giving me the opportunity to keep building, as a man, as a father and as an artist.' This moment means a lot. It opens the door to a future I've worked hard for and I am fully prepapred to step into this. Big thanks to the Pardon Czar, Ms. Alice Marie Johnson, for fighting for second chances for so many people, and to my lawyer, Brittany K. Barnett, for being in my corner and all you hard work to make this possible. And thank you to everyone who believed in me. I'm grateful. I'm focused. I'm ready.' Kentrell Gaulden On Dec. 10, 2024, Gaulden was sentenced to under two years in a federal prison on gun-related charges. NBA Youngboy was arrested in September 2020 during a music video shoot in Baton Rouge, where he and others were reportedly flashing guns. His legal troubles compounded when he was implicated in unrelated charges in Utah, including a prescription drug fraud ring. As part of his plea agreement, additional charges for possession of a firearm not registered with the National Firearms Registry were dropped in March 2024. After being released in March 2025, Gaulden was moved from a federal prison in Alabama to a Residential Reentry Management facility in Arizona. The 25-year-old artist begins his 'MASA' tour in Dallas on Sept. 2. The tour's finale is scheduled for a two-day show in New Orleans at the Smoothie King Center on Sunday, Oct. 19, and Monday, Oct. 20. Man arrested, accused of buying hotel room for Orleans Parish Jail escapee in Baton Rouge Trump escalates war of words on Putin as Ukraine ceasefire deal stalls Baton Rouge rapper Real Bleeda arrested, accused of flashing gun in Pecanland Mall Baton Rouge rapper NBA Youngboy pardoned by President Donald Trump 'We can do this together': Mother, daughter earn their doctorates from Virginia university Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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.
