NBA YoungBoy is back in the spotlight, and as usual — it’s loud, messy, and full of drama. Following the release of his polarizing new album Make America Slime America, the Baton Rouge rapper took to Instagram to vent: “Why everytime I say something y’all twist it?”
He didn’t spell out exactly what triggered the post, but fans and blogs didn’t need much to run with. DJ Akademiks quickly reposted the cryptic message, sparking a flurry of speculation in the comments. Some believe YoungBoy was reacting to Akademiks’ video clip where he supposedly teased a Still Flexin Still Steppin 2 album. Others think it’s the media frenzy around one particular line from his viral track “XXX” — where YoungBoy raps, “Whatever Trump doin’, btch it’s good for the youngins (All Hail Trump).”*
Let’s be clear: that line had the internet on fire.
YoungBoy’s unexpected praise of Donald Trump dropped just as reports resurfaced tying Trump to Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking case. The Wall Street Journal even mentioned allegations that Attorney General Pam Bondi warned Trump about documents with his name in them. It’s wild timing, and fans aren’t letting it slide unnoticed.
But controversy is nothing new for NBA YoungBoy. Just this March, he made headlines after receiving a presidential pardon from Trump himself. Now, with Make America Slime America officially out, the rapper is doubling down on chaos and clout — teaming up with Playboi Carti and Mellow Rackz on the project, and making bold political statements in the middle of a heated election year.
And yes, he’s going on tour.
The 2025 MASA Tour (Make America Slime Again) kicks off September 2 in Dallas at the American Airlines Center and will roll through Houston, L.A., Brooklyn, Miami, Chicago, and more before wrapping November 12 in Seattle. Expect packed arenas, diehard energy, and probably more headlines.
Whether you love him, hate him, or just watch the chaos unfold, NBA YoungBoy is making sure you hear him. Misunderstood? Maybe. Unbothered? Definitely. One thing’s for sure: this slime season is going to get loud.
Catch the wave — or get swept up.
