Yaya Mayweather Talks Loving NBA YoungBoy "Loud & Proud" In The Wake Of Lil Keed's Death

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She wants to love on YoungBoy "while I still got mine."

Hip Hop remains stunned at the news of Lil Keed's death. Days ago, news began to surface that the 24-year-old YSL Records rapper passed away and the reports spread like wildfire before confirmations were made. After Keed's brother Lil Gotit shared a post where he expressed his grief, condolences began pouring in by the thousands.

Many people who knew and loved Lil Keed reflected on their times with the rising star, while others like Yaya Mayweather shared why moments such as these cause her to further appreciate the relationships in their lives, including NBA YoungBoy.


The status of the co-parents' relationship remains unclear to their fans, but according to Mayweather, people have been jumping to conclusions without understanding the truths of their situation. YoungBoy is currently under house arrest in Utah and he has repeatedly shown that his girlfriend, Jazlyn Mychelle, is with him, along with their child. However, Mayweather has continued to verbalize her support and shout out YoungBoy, causing the public to speculate about their romance.

"This is why while mine is still here... while I still got mine I'm going to love him loud and proud with a big smile on my face," Yaya wrote without naming YoungBoy. "EVERY TIME regardless of how I 'look' to people who don't know what's really going on."

Lil Keed's passing comes at a tumultuous time for YSL Records. Prosecutors have labeled YSL to be a "criminal street gang" and authorities have arrested 28 alleged associates, including Young Thug and Gunna. The two hitmakers remain behind bars as they, too, grieve the loss of their friend.





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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.