NBA YoungBoy Says "Don't Sign To Atlantic Unless You Want To Be A Slave"

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The rapper is going after his label once again.

Whatever is going on behind the scenes is causing extreme aggravation for NBA YoungBoy and he isn't afraid to call people out. The rapper has been steadily releasing new music and sharing posts on social media, despite being previously incarcerated and currently under house arrest. Although he's amassed huge numbers and climbed the charts, YoungBoy hasn't been without controversy. There have been beefs with his fellow rappers that have emerged online and it seems that YoungBoy continues to have issues with Atlantic Records.

Earlier this week, YoungBoy sent out a warning and advised artists not to sign to Atlantic, and on Friday (February 11), he returned to add a few thoughts.

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On his Instagram page he uploaded an image that read, "Don't sign to Atlantic unless you want to be a slave." He added, "I repeat don't!!" In the caption, YoungBoy penned, "No it's deeper just don't."

The rapper didn't specify what issues he was having with his label, but he isn't the first to come forward with complaints. Others, like Meek Mill, have fired off tweets and social media posts about their Atlantic deals and Almighty Jay publicly pleaded to be released from his contract. In recent years, there has been an even greater push, especially in the Rap and Hip Hop arenas, for artists to go the independent route.

Check out NBA YoungBoy's posts 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.