Rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again (real name Kentrell DeSean Gaulden) was scheduled to perform at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Saturday, October 18, but that concert has been abruptly canceled, according to an announcement by the venue. No official reason was given for the cancellation. Hip Hop Vibe+3wbxxfm.com+3Here Atlanta+3
This cancellation came just days after YoungBoy’s first Atlanta show on October 15, which drew significant attention — partly because during that performance, he was reportedly presented with a “Key to the City” award on stage by Fulton County representatives. ismailbd.com+4Here Atlanta+4HotNewHipHop+4
However, the City of Atlanta’s mayoral office denied involvement, clarifying that the city had not issued such an honor and was not part of the award presentation. They stressed that the recognition was conducted by county and state officials, not the city itself. Here Atlanta+3Here Atlanta+3HotNewHipHop+3
Another contentious moment of the October 15 show: YoungBoy performed his diss track “I Hate YoungBoy”, which includes sharp references to prominent Atlanta rappers like Lil Baby and Gucci Mane. Here Atlanta+3HotNewHipHop+3Hip Hop Vibe+3
Fans and observers quickly began speculating that the cancellation may be linked to the controversy surrounding the key presentation or the performance’s content, though no confirmation has been given. wbxxfm.com+3Hip Hop Vibe+3Here Atlanta+3
Regarding refunds, the venue’s statement indicated that fans who bought tickets via Ticketmaster will receive automatic refunds. Those who used third‑party sellers are advised to reach out to the vendor they purchased from. wbxxfm.com+2Here Atlanta+2
This cancellation adds to a pattern: earlier in the tour, YoungBoy’s Chicago show was canceled at short notice, again without a detailed explanation provided. 93.3 The Beat+3iHeart+3Here Atlanta+3
YoungBoy’s 2025 tour — titled the MASA (Make America Slime Again) Tour — is his first major headlining tour in years, covering dozens of cities across the U.S. Wikipedia
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