NBA YoungBoy has been performing continuously on his ‘Make Slime Great Again’ tour. He has been traveling from city to city until his scheduled stop in Chicago was canceled. Fans expressed their disappointment and engaged in discussions online after the United Center announced the cancellation.

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The United Center Cancels NBA YoungBoy’s Chicago Show

On Monday, the United Center left many NBA YoungBoy fans upset by canceling his Chicago show at the last minute. In their statement, they announced: “The United Center has made the decision to cancel the NBA YoungBoy show scheduled for Wednesday, September 24, in Chicago. If you purchased through Ticketmaster, refunds will be issued automatically. If you purchased from a third-party reseller, please reach out to your point of purchase.”

Fans quickly questioned the reason behind the cancellation, debating whether it was a decision made by the venue or by YoungBoy himself. Speaking on behalf of her son, Mama Sherhonda addressed the situation in an Instagram video. She reassured fans that NBA YoungBoy loves Chicago and was eager to perform for them. Sherhonda explained that the cancellation was beyond his control, stating that the United Center made the call for safety reasons.

If y’all recall, NBA YoungBoy has had two significant public feuds with iconic Chicago rappers Lil Durk and the late King Von. Their conflict heavily influenced their music, with diss tracks exchanged between them. Due to this history, there was a general unease about YoungBoy performing in Chicago and the potential for reignited feuds. 

Social Media Reacts 

Many of the rapper’s fans took to social media to share their reactions after learning of the cancellation of the Chicago show. Some agreed that given NBA YoungBoy’s past conflicts with Chicago artists, canceling the show was likely the best decision. Others argued that the venue should not have booked him in the first place, claiming it wasted fans’ time and raised false expectations.

Instagram user @therealerien_ commented, “That wasn’t rejection that was protection. God is good.” 

@rikamissvip added, “I get he has fans there as well, but honestly it’s best for EVERYONE’s safety!”

While @precioussuniquee remarked, “Oh basically he got the city clutching they pearls ”

@shibutaggresive2 stated, “It had everything involving him he knows damn well he can’t come to Chicago after dissing Durk and Von … They canceled the show to protect your SON Lady are you serious”

@ms.colebaby expressed, “It’s sad this new generation of niggas be out here beefing over stupid shit.. it’s not fair to his fans.”

@niyalanaeeee wrote, “it’s ok yall can come to the louisiana show we gone show yall how to rock out ”

@simply_ashanti3 stated,”This decision might’ve saved a lot of lives and protected a lot of people”

@cravee.slim commented, “But knowing who he is they shouldn’t have booked him there in the first place and then cancel last minute. Got his real fans all mad, that’s messed up tbh”

While @richgal.yanna noted, “People saying they didn’t want him to perform that song he should’ve been like NWA”

King Von’s Sister Kayla B Speaks Out 

Following the cancellation, Kayla B took to TikTok with the caption “RIP Von Free Durk”. She explained she anticipated NBA YoungBoy’s show would be canceled, highlighting how challenging it is for Chicago artists to perform.

“When it’s one of our guys in Chicago, they cancel it. Durk had to start pushing peace just to perform again. At the end of the day, people wanted to come here being funny like, ‘I’m in your city, aha. But look now, ahaha, you can’t even do your show.’”

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