New Orleans Police Address Rumor About NBA YoungBoy Ban

This week, rumors have been swirling that NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick has barred NBA YoungBoy from performing within the metropolis. It’s because reportedly, he did not go away town when he was presupposed to. Allegedly, this was a violation of an settlement made between Smoothie King Middle administration and Dwell Nation.

In response to the rumors, New Orleans Police Division Communications Director Officer Reese Harper launched an announcement to XXL.

“Whether or not or not NBA YoungBoy performs future concert events in Louisiana is a matter solely between his promoters and the administration of the Smoothie King Middle, who negotiate and execute these agreements,” it begins. “The New Orleans Police Division has no authority or involvement in figuring out which artists are permitted to carry out within the metropolis.”

“On Monday, October 20, 2025, Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick confirmed to Smoothie King Middle administration that NBA YoungBoy didn’t go away city following both of his two concert events—in accordance with the settlement established between Smoothie King Middle administration and Dwell Nation, the artist’s promoter,” the assertion concludes.

Rumors that YB would not be allowed to carry out in New Orleans once more stemmed from a social media put up. The put up, which was shared by the rapper’s supervisor Alex Junnier, has since been deleted. “Shout out to the Twinski for telling us we’re by no means allowed to carry out in Louisiana once more after these two exhibits,” it reportedly learn.

NBA YoungBoy is at the moment on his “MASA” tour, which is scheduled to run into subsequent month. Thus far, the hitmaker has carried out in cities like Orlando, Miami, Nashville, and extra. He additionally has upcoming exhibits within the coming weeks in Charlotte, San Antonio, Dallas, and Las Vegas, amongst different cities. He is anticipated to wrap up the tour with a efficiency in Seattle, Washington at Local weather Pledge Area.