Days after he was released from custody, NBA YoungBoy has returned to Instagram with a soft but strong comeback. The Louisiana rapper was apprehended in April of last year in connection to an alleged prescription drug fraud plot, and he wasted little time reuniting with his fans. His first move is a simple, stunning post that already has the internet buzzing. Kentrell Gaulden, who performs as YoungBoy, shared a photo of himself in a contemplative pose with the caption, “No words.” He hashtagged it “#imready,” letting fans draw conclusions about what he meant. Though he didn’t say specifically what he’s prepared for, people’s greatest wish is surely new music.
NBA YoungBoy’s most recent Instagram post comes with the energy of a man ready to take back the throne atop the rap world. It’s only been a short while since he was pushed to the door, but supporters have wasted no time snatching his comments with glee and anticipation. If YoungBoy was relentless with his work ethic even before his legal trouble, it’s safe to assume his back was that much more against the wall and his fan base’s anticipation of an imminent major comeback. Curiously, YoungBoy’s return to regular life has already made waves far outside of music. After his release, KUTV reported that one of his Utah neighbors, Judy Zone, said increased security has been apparent in his home community since the arrest. She recounted an encounter with armed security guards dressed in black and sporting bulletproof vests.
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This is one more piece in the puzzle of YoungBoy returning to life as a public person. Fame, adulation, and controversy all appear to be his best friends, and even when he was spotted a few weeks ago at an area mall, we saw the instant crowd of supporters come up to him. The crazy demand, we must stress, is evidence that despite his absence for however long, the fans’ love for him hasn’t just gone away. Though many fans have since speculated that YoungBoy’s cryptic “#imready” foreshadows new music, nothing has been confirmed regarding future releases. But fans know that YoungBoy is nothing if not prolific. Before his imprisonment, he was known for regularly releasing new content, typically with little notice or promotion.
Based on the rate at which NBA YoungBoy usually works, one wouldn’t be shocked to know if he already has more new material or even a new project on the horizon. His die-hard fans, of course, are hungry for it, especially since they had to go months without hearing from him during his legal battles. His comeback is a true milestone for the artist and a bright spot for the hip-hop world, which is a lesser place when we’re not getting Payroll’s raw, emotional storytelling. In classic NBA YoungBoy fashion, his return was neither heralded by bold statements nor grand pronouncements. Instead, he allowed the louder of that dialectic, one powerful image, to do all the talking or most of it. If history is any guide, YoungBoy is gearing up to hit the ground at full clip, and the music world had better get out of his way.
