NBA YoungBoy Advises Artists Not To Sign To Atlantic, Hops On IG Live

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Hundreds of thousands of people tuned in to watch YoungBoy.

Fans didn't think they would see much of NBA YoungBoy for some time, especially after his producer claimed that the rapper was taking a break from social media. YoungBoy continues to be hunkered down with his loved ones in Utah while on house arrest but that hasn't stopped him from racking up numbers on the charts. From the confines of his residence, YoungBoy has shared new releases, music videos, and videos with his girlfriend Jazlyn Mychelle, and on Wednesday (February 9), the rapper caused a ruckus when he appeared on Instagram Live without warning.

The Livestream mainly consisted of YoungBoy rapping, dancing, and listening to music, and it didn't take long for him to amass 200K viewers.


Also making an appearance on the Live was YoungBoy's baby girl that he reportedly shared with Jazlyn Mychelle. Meanwhile, YoungBoy may have popped up on Instagram Live to celebrate a new milestone following the release of his latest mixtape, Colors. The rapper has reportedly secured more Platinum and Gold RIAA certifications than both Future and J.Cole, and that is quite the accomplishment considering the obstacles he has faced over the years.

Additionally, YoungBoy created a bit of a stir once again after he also sent a message out to the world, telling artists not to sign with Atlantic Records. It isn't the first time he has taken issue with his label and called them out. Check it all out below.






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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.