NBA YoungBoy's Chicago Show Canceled Amid Rampant Security Concerns

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ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Rapper Youngboy performs onstage during the Day N Night Festival at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 10, 2017 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)
NBA YoungBoy was slated to perform at the United Center in Chicago on Wednesday, September 24th, but that appears to be dead in the water.

NBA YoungBoy is currently on his "MASA Tour" which has proven to be an undeniable success so far. Overall, he has performed in front of numerous sellout crowds. Meanwhile, the crowds at these shows have been extremely enthusiastic about the music. The clips have been going viral on social media, and quite frankly, it just looks like an amazing time.

This Wednesday, YoungBoy was set to perform in Chicago at the infamous United Center. Unfortunately, this has led to numerous safety concerns. This was going to be YB's first time performing in the city since the death of King Von. With security concerns mounting, a clear bag policy was implemented. Clear bags are something we see at numerous music festivals like Rolling Loud. It is a way for security to make sure fans aren't carrying weapons or any obscene objects.

However, despite these added security measures, some bad news was bestowed upon Chicago rap fans on Monday evening. According Alex Junnier, YoungBoy's manager, the United Center put a stop to the show. Simply put, the concert has been canceled.

NBA YoungBoy United Center

The United Center has yet to put out a statement regarding the cancelation, although it seems as though the security concerns are the final reason. When Junnier says "United Center bitched out," it becomes crystal clear what the overall implication is.

Luckily, this is not the end of the road for NBA YoungBoy fans. On Thursday, the artist will be in Columbus, Ohio, before heading to Brooklyn and Boston over the weekend. This tour will go all the way until November, with the final show taking place in Seattle, Washington.

While this cancelation in Chicago is a setback, there is potential for him to go back to the city sometime in the future. It is unfortunate for the fans, who may now be forced to go to another city to watch their favorite artist. Given everything we have seen, perhaps the experience is well worth the travel.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!

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