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United Center Cancels NBA YoungBoy’s Chicago Show With No Explanation

Ticketmaster is issuing automatic refunds, with remaining tour dates still scheduled in other cities.

Overview

  • The venue announced the Sept. 24 cancellation a day before the concert and declined to provide any reason beyond a brief website statement.
  • Ticketmaster told buyers refunds will be processed automatically, while those who purchased through third-party resellers must seek refunds from their point of purchase.
  • Ahead of the decision, the United Center posted a stricter policy for this event that banned bags of all sizes, including clear bags.
  • News coverage tied the move to safety concerns, citing a recent assault on staff at the Kansas City tour stop and tensions linked to the 2020 killing of King Von, though no official rationale was given.
  • NBA YoungBoy’s manager criticized the cancellation on social media, and the MASA tour is still slated to continue with upcoming shows in Columbus, Brooklyn and Boston.