NBA YoungBoy Donates $50K to Dallas Non-Profits Ahead of MASA Tour

NBA YoungBoy, the Baton Rouge rapper, kicked off his Make America Slime Again (MASA) Tour with three sold-out shows at the American Airlines Center in Dallas and donated $50,000 to two local nonprofits focused on peace, justice, and community transformation. He split the donation equally between Manifest Freedom, founded by attorney Brittany K. Barnett to support entrepreneurs and creatives impacted by incarceration, and Urban Specialists, a national group dedicated to reducing violence and creating safer neighborhoods. YoungBoy expressed that his philanthropic efforts aim to help stop crime and provide young people with opportunities for redemption and growth, underscoring his intent to start the tour with a meaningful message beyond music. This tour marks his first nationwide arena run in five years following legal troubles, including a federal gun charge for which he was granted clemency by President Donald Trump. By linking his performances to community impact, YoungBoy is signaling a shift toward legacy-building and using hip-hop as a catalyst for social change. Both nonprofits plan to use the funds for youth programs, family support, and initiatives to disrupt incarceration cycles.