NBA YoungBoy announces second Phoenix tour date, was recently pardoned by Trump

Part of a recent multiperson pardon by President Trump, the Grammy nominee heads to Phoenix for two dates in different months

By Amy Young

June 2, 2025

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NBA YoungBoy just added a slew of new dates to his MASA TOUR. The rapper already has a Phoenix date on the books — September 15 at PHX Arena . Now, a second stop at Desert Diamond Arena on November 6 is an option for fans, too.

The MASA portion of the tour title stands for Make America Slime Again and plays on the current president’s slogan. That’s not the only way the two intersect.

Recently, Donald Trump pardoned the Louisiana-born rapper, whose name is Kentrell Gaulden, who was serving a 23-month sentence on gun-related charges. He was sentenced in 2024 to federal prison. The pardon puts his sentence to bed, as he was released with credit for time served.

He issued a statement online that outlines his feelings on the matter. “I want to thank President Trump for granting me a pardon and giving me the opportunity to keep building — as a man, as a father, and as an artist.”

Snoop Dogg, with whom YoungBoy has collaborated, told TMZ Hip Hop how he sees parallels between YoungBoy and himself from 30 years ago. Snoop got a lot of fans riled up when he played Trump’s Crypto Ball in early 2025.

With this legal situation in his rearview, the Grammy nominee and Billboard chart topper is free to head out on the lengthy show run. Special guests on the tour include DeeBaby, EBK Jaaybo and K.

Tickets for the September show are currently available.

Presale tickets for the November 6 show start at 10 a.m. MST on June 6.

VIP ticket packages are available via the Live Nation site.

Amy Young is the Music Editor at Phoenix New Times. She joined the New Times staff in May 2025 after more than a decade of covering arts and music for the publication. In her role, Amy writes about music, searches for compelling news and works with writers who are also dedicated to bringing quality music and music-related stories to readers across the Valley and beyond. Previously, Amy worked for the Arizona Republic, Hearst Connecticut Media Group and Newsbreak.

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