NBA YoungBoy has been moving at his own pace in 2025, and fans have been following every step. After dropping his album MASA earlier this year and embarking on a wildly successful nationwide tour. In fact, the Baton Rouge superstar has proven yet again that he’s one of the most influential forces in hip-hop right now. But even with his momentum at an all-time high, YoungBoy’s latest album rollout didn’t go as planned.
The rapper initially announced that his next project, Slime Cry, would release on Friday, November 28th. When the album didn’t arrive, fans’ anticipation quickly turned into confusion and disappointment. And while NBA YoungBoy rarely jumps online to explain himself. No matter if it’s in response to rap beef, rumors, or social media drama. This time though, the noise grew too loud to ignore.
In the early hours of Saturday morning, November 29th, YB took to Twitter with a pair of cryptic but promising updates. “Oh you want my album I forgot, Loading….,,” he wrote in one post. An hour later, he added: “5ive I’m the sickest, You ready ??”
While the posts don’t clarify why Slime Cry didn’t drop as announced, fans are already dissecting every word. Perhaps the timeline was tighter than expected. Maybe he truly forgot. Or maybe YoungBoy is putting the finishing touches on something deeper than anyone anticipated.
What’s undeniable is that NBA YoungBoy has kept 2025 far from quiet. MASA and its accompanying tour have already been some of the year’s biggest cultural moments, marking a powerful return for the rapper following legal battles, relationship turbulence, and stretches away from the spotlight. With his fanbase more loyal than ever, he’s clearly gearing up for another major impact.
And the timing couldn’t be more intriguing. Rap beef is simmering once again, with NLE Choppa—now going by NLE The Great—recently releasing another diss track titled “Hello Revenge”. While the record isn’t the most direct shot, it has sparked speculation about whether YoungBoy will clap back. Their long-standing tension, fueled by online comparisons, fan-stoked rivalries, and lingering ego clashes, remains murky. Even more confusing, Choppa recently stated he still “loves” YB despite the disses.
Could Slime Cry’s delay be linked to a potential response? Fans seem to think so. Regardless of the reason, NBA YoungBoy is gearing up to drop again…and soon. And if his latest moves are any indication, whatever he’s cooking up will have the entire hip-hop world watching.
