NBA YoungBoy has been killing shows back-to-back on his ‘Make Slime Great Again’ tour. He’s been moving city to city without missing a beat until his stop in Chicago. After the United Center canceled his scheduled show, fans were left upset and debating online.
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The United Center Cancels NBA YoungBoy’s Chicago Show
On Monday, the United Center left many NBA YoungBoy fans distraught after canceling his Chicago stop at the last minute. In their statement, they announced: “The United Center has made the decision to cancel the NBA YoungBoy show scheduled for Wednesday, September 24, in Chicago. 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.”
Fans immediately questioned the decision, debating whether the cancellation came from the venue or from YoungBoy himself. Speaking on behalf of her son, Mama Sherhonda addressed the situation in an Instagram video. She reassured fans that NBA YoungBoy loves Chicago and was excited to “hit his dancey dancey” with them. Sherhonda explained the cancellation was beyond his control, saying the United Center made the call for safety reasons.
If y’all recall, NBA YoungBoy has had two major public beefs with iconic Chicago rappers Lil Durk and the late King Von. Their feud spilled heavily into music, with diss tracks traded back and forth. Because of this history, there was seemingly a general unease about YoungBoy performing in Chicago and the possibility of reignited feuds.
Social Media Reacts
Many of the rapper’s fans gathered online to share reactions after learning the Chicago show had been canceled. Some agreed that, given NBA YoungBoy’s past beef with Chicago artists, canceling the show was probably the best decision. Others argued the venue should not have booked him at all, saying it wasted fans’ time and raised false expectations.
Instagram user wrote @therealerien_ wrote, “That wasn’t rejection that was protection. God is good.”
@rikamissvip added, “I get he has fans there as well, but honestly it’s best for EVERYONE’s safety!”
While @precioussuniquee wrote, “Oh basically he got the city clutching they pearls 😂😂😂”
@shibutaggresive2 wrote, “It had every thing involving him he knows damn well he can’t come to Chicago after dissing Durk and Von … They cancelled the show to protect your SON Lady are you serious”
@ms.colebaby added, “It’s sad this new generation of niggas be out here beefing over stupid shit.. it’s not fair to his fans.”
@niyalanaeeee wrote, “it’s ok yall can come to the louisiana show we gone show yall how to rock out 🤣”
@simply_ashanti3 wrote,”This decision might’ve save a lot of lives and protected a lot of people”
@cravee.slim added, “But knowing who he is they shouldn’t have booked him there in the first place and then cancel last minute. Got his real fans all mad, that’s messed up tbh”
While @richgal.yanna wrote, “People saying they said they didn’t want him to perform that song 😂 he should’ve been like NWA”
King Von’s Sister Kayla B Speaks Out
Following the cancellation, Kayla B took to TikTok with the caption “RIP Von Free Durk.” She explained she was waiting for NBA YoungBoy’s show to be canceled, noting how difficult it is for Chicago artists to perform.
“When it’s one of our guys in Chicago, they cancel it. Durk had to start pushing peace just to perform again. At the end of the day, people wanted to come here being funny like, ‘I’m in your city, aha. But look now, ahaha, you can’t even do your show.'”
