Key Takeaways:

• Backlash over a diss observe might have led to the cancellation of YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s second Atlanta live performance.
• The City of Atlanta denied involvement within the symbolic gesture, clarifying it got here from Fulton County and the State of Georgia.
• Despite the controversy, NBA YoungBoy is constant his “MASA Tour” with its subsequent cease scheduled in New Orleans.

NBA YoungBoy is touring the nation, and his live shows are getting loads of consideration — good, dangerous and in between. Though he was scheduled to rock Atlanta twice, the second present has been unceremoniously canceled.

The Baton Rouge rapper’s Atlanta present on Wednesday (Oct. 15) evening went viral due to a controversial diss observe and a Key to the City presentation. NBA YoungBoy carried out “I Hate YoungBoy,” which disses Atlanta natives 21 Savage, Gucci Mane and Lil Baby, in addition to Lil Durk and the late King Von. The 25-year-old rapper additionally reportedly had the latter’s alleged killer on stage.

On Thursday (Oct. 16), State Farm Arena introduced the second Atlanta present had been canceled. Whether or not the aforementioned particulars led to the choice is unknown.

“State Farm Arena has made the decision to cancel the NBA YoungBoy show scheduled for Saturday (Oct. 18) in Atlanta,” the venue wrote in an announcement. “If you purchased through Ticketmaster, refunds will be issued automatically. If you purchased from a third-party reseller, please reach out to your point of purchase.”

It’s additionally price noting that the City of Atlanta has denied presenting NBA YoungBoy with the Key to the City, which he apparently obtained on Wednesday evening. A press release from the Mayor’s Office of Film Entertainment & Nightlife (AMOFEN) clarified what was awarded.

“While we respect all individuals and agencies who choose to recognize cultural or community impact, the City of Atlanta and the Mayor’s Office of Film, Entertainment and Nightlife were not involved in this presentation,” reads the assertion on AMOFEN’s Instagram account. “This recognition was made by representatives of Fulton County and the State of Georgia.”

NBA YoungBoy’s “MASA Tour” remains to be ongoing. Past dates in Detroit and Chicago have additionally been canceled because of “unforeseen circumstances” and speculated security considerations, respectively. The subsequent cease on the “MASA Tour” is about for Sunday (Oct. 19) in New Orleans.

Whatever the state of his tour or the precise nature of any accolades, enterprise continues. On Thursday, the Don’t Try This At Home rapper introduced that his subsequent album, Slime Cry, shall be launched on Nov. 28.