NBA YoungBoy's Son Won't Follow In Floyd Mayweather's Footsteps: "He Going To Be A UFC Fighter"

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Yaya and Floyd Mayweather might not be pleased with YB's plans for his son's future.

NBA YoungBoy and Yaya Mayweather obviously weren't able to make things work as a couple. Still, the entertainers continue to co-parent their son, Kentrell Jr. to the best of their abilities. Seeing as the young boy's grandfather is famous boxer Floyd Mayweather, there's been some speculation that YB's son might take up his sport sooner rather than later. In recent months we've seen the two-year-old shadowboxing alongside Floyd in viral videos. Now, however, the Baton Rouge-born rapper is making it clear that he doesn't see a future for his son in the ring.

As VladTV reports, YoungBoy was asked in a recent interview if he believes Kentrell Jr. will follow in the footsteps of his grandfather. "Change the subject, man," the 23-year-old quickly responded. "Ah, I feel you man," the voice on the other end of the phone replied, picking up the hint that the Mayweather family is a sensitive subject for NBA. However, before the conversation took a turn, the "Lonely Child" artist confirmed that he does want his son to be involved in athletics down the road, just not in the same way Floyd is.

NBA YoungBoy Has Big Plans for Kentrell Jr.

"He gon' be a UFC fighter," YoungBoy proudly declared. Seeing as the rap star has invested his energy into building an empire for his family, Kentrell Jr. will certainly have no shortage of opportunities to get the best training possible – not to mention the access his Mayweather connections are sure to bring him in due time. The fast-paced lyricist recently threw shade at Yaya around the time of the Mayweather vs. Gotti fight, saying, "I hate that h*e. And when it come to her daddy, that ni**a don’t need to be in my mentions, I don’t f**k with him."

Even if Floyd Mayweather does make an occasional appearance in NBA YoungBoy's DMs, it's obvious that he's got bigger things to worry (and brag) about. Earlier this month the professional fighter flaunted his lavish private jet to the world, adding yet another major flex to his list. See for yourself at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Hayley Hynes is the former Weekend Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop, she stepped down after two years in 2024 to pursue other creative opportunities but remains on staff part-time to cover music, gossip, and pop culture news. Currently, she contributes similar content on Blavity and 21Ninety, as well as on her personal blog where she also offers tarot/astrology services. Hayley resides on the western side of Canada, previously spending a year in Vancouver to study Fashion Marketing at Blanche Macdonald Centre and Journalism at Mount Royal University in Calgary before that. She's passionate about helping others heal through storytelling, and shares much more about her life on Instagram @hayleyhynes.
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