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Trump Pardons NBA YoungBoy, Frees Him for 'MASA' Tour

By wiping out his remaining probation, the pardon clears the path for his planned September 'MASA' tour.

A fan takes a photo with Savannah Chrisley, daughter of reality television star Todd Chrisley, after she spoke outside the Federal Prison Camp, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Pensacola, Fla. (AP Photo/Dan Anderson)
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FILE - Former Connecticut Gov. John Rowland leaves federal appeals court in New York on March 16, 2016. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)
Kentrell Gaulden, also known as NBA YoungBoy, arrives for a hearing in 1st District Court, on May 9, 2024, in Logan, Utah.

Overview

  • President Trump signed the pardon on May 28, eliminating NBA YoungBoy’s outstanding probation and related legal requirements.
  • Gaulden pleaded guilty to federal weapons charges and a Utah prescription-fraud case, earning a combined 23-month sentence and a $25,000 fine.
  • He served about 11 months in prison, was released in March 2025 and completed home confinement weeks later.
  • With travel restrictions lifted, the rapper will embark on a 27-city 'MASA' tour starting September 2 in Dallas.
  • The clemency drew scrutiny after YoungBoy’s 2017 lyrics insulted Trump and investigators noted his extensive history of violent criminal allegations.