Trump-Pardoned Rapper NBA YoungBoy Moved to South Korea and Declared 'Never in My Life' Will He Return
International Business Times UK • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Rapper NBA YoungBoy, pardoned by former President Donald Trump, has left the United States permanently and is now living in South Korea, citing safety and a desire for a fresh start away from the American legal system.
- He revealed on a podcast that he has been diagnosed with a heart condition involving a swollen left heart, which he believes limits his music career to one or two more albums and likely one final tour.
- YoungBoy's legal troubles have included federal and state charges related to weapons possession and prescription drug fraud, resulting in prison time, probation, fines, and ultimately a presidential pardon that eased his restrictions.
- Despite his success with multiple No. 1 albums and a Grammy nomination, YoungBoy expressed a definitive decision never to return to the US, signaling a potential end to his American music career.
- There is no official confirmation from US or South Korean authorities regarding his immigration status, leaving his long-term residency and future plans somewhat uncertain.
