United Center Cancels NBA YoungBoy Chicago Concert

Chicago’s United Center abruptly canceled NBA YoungBoy’s Sept. 24 concert and said Ticketmaster purchases will be automatically refunded, advising third‑party buyers to contact their seller. The arena issued a brief, three‑sentence statement that offered no explanation and declined further comment. The decision came days after the venue announced a strict ban on all bags and followed reports that two people were injured at a recent stop on YoungBoy’s Make America Slime Again (MASA) tour. Fans reacted angrily online and YoungBoy’s manager and agent publicly criticized the United Center and blamed the City of Chicago. The cancellation removes the Chicago stop from YoungBoy’s 45‑date MASA tour; the run is his first headlining tour in years after a 2024 firearm possession sentence, release to house arrest in March 2025 and a subsequent presidential pardon. Local outlets noted the United Center has not given a reason as ticketholders seek refunds and further information.