NBA YoungBoy expresses desire to quit music career

Rapper NBA YoungBoy has expressed a desire to retire from the music industry, stating in an interview with i-D Magazine, “I want to quit right now, actually.” The 26-year-old artist discussed the mental toll of fame and the pressures of being a prolific artist, noting that certain situations and people had changed him into someone he no longer liked.

Despite his desire to step away, YoungBoy identified his children as his primary motivation for continuing his career. He stated that his ultimate measure of success is not money or professional achievements, but rather ensuring his children grow up happy and believe he was a good father. He noted, “If you were to meet them right now and say to me, ‘I think you did a great job,’ that’s the win.”

YoungBoy also addressed his decision to delete his Instagram account, explaining it was an attempt to better manage himself after feeling that fame and specific social environments had negatively impacted his character and led to feelings of loneliness.