DJ Akademiks Claims NBA YoungBoy Said Tour Is “Killing” Him

BY Caroline Fisher
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 15: Rapper NBA Youngboy performs during NBA YoungBoy: MASA TOUR at State Farm Arena on October 15, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage)
According to DJ Akademiks, NBA YoungBoy's first-ever headlining tour has taken a serious toll on the 26-year-old.

NBA YoungBoy is currently preparing to wrap up his "MASA" tour, and according to DJ Akademiks, it's about time. During a recent stream, the internet personality claimed that the rapper is worn out from performing so much, as he's been at it for over two months now. According to him, he also provided the 26-year-old with some solid advice, and hopes he takes it.

"I gave YoungBoy some valuable advice," he began, as captured by AkzWhoMatter on X. "I think tour is taxing on him. He loves his fans and he's showing up every day, he hasn't missed a show. He's coming with the best energy. [...] He said, 'Man, this sh*t's killing me, man.' [...] I think he needs some time to chill."

"The advice I gave to YoungBoy, I said, 'I want you to be selfish in this moment. Selfish.' And I said with everything," he continued. "There is new people, new faces, old friends, old faces, new rappers, old rappers [...] And they're all trying to extract something from you to help them. This moment of yours — whether it lasts one year, two years, or ten years — was the least likely scenario to happen, and you should be selfish in this moment."

NBA YoungBoy & NLE Choppa Beef

NBA YoungBoy's final "MASA" tour stop is scheduled for tonight (November 12) at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. Performing isn't all that's been on his plate lately, however. Earlier this month, NLE Choppa also dropped a diss track targeting him, "KO."

He later posted a video of himself dancing to the song while holding a fake decapitated head made to resemble YB. During an interview with Rolling Stone, he said he still has love for the Baton Rouge rapper.

"I would love to give that brother a hug," he explained. "I would love to shake hands with that brother, I would love to make music with him personally, but how could I if he won’t? But do I have worries about things being personal outside of this? I feel he got bigger fish to fry. I’m just playing a small role in it by using my voice."

About The Author
Caroline Fisher is currently a News Editor at HotNewHipHop. Her time at HotNewHipHop began in 2023 when she began writing about music and pop culture full-time. Since then, she has helped cover major stories including the YSL RICO trial, Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s explosive feud, Diddy’s ongoing legal battle, and awards shows such as the BET Awards. Being from Chicago, she also got the opportunity to attend Summer Smash 2024 and review Chief Keef’s historic homecoming show. She additionally covered sets by Flo Milli, Playboi Carti, Bktherula, and more.

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