NBA YoungBoy Donates $50K to Dallas Nonprofits Before Sold-Out “MASA Tour”
NBA YoungBoy is proving he’s about more than just music. The 24-year-old rapper, who’s gearing up for his Make America Slime Again (MASA) Tour, just gave back in a big way to the Dallas community before hitting the stage.
On September 1, YoungBoy opened the highly anticipated tour with three sold-out shows at the American Airlines Center. But before the lights went up, he donated $50,000 to two local nonprofits dedicated to peace, justice, and community transformation.
Half of the money went to Manifest Freedom, an organization founded by attorney Brittany K. Barnett. The group helps formerly incarcerated individuals find stability and build businesses, empowering them to create brighter futures. The nonprofit has already made headlines by supporting the Sotelo Brothers, Fort Worth natives who received clemency from President Donald Trump and now run their family-owned restaurant, Tia’s on the Bluff.
The other $25,000 was donated to Urban Specialists, a national nonprofit focused on reducing violence and uplifting communities. The group works directly with individuals most impacted by crime and systemic barriers, building safer neighborhoods and training future leaders.
For YoungBoy, the donations are more than just a goodwill gesture—they’re a mission statement. “I just want to start this tour on something real,” he shared. “This is bigger than music—it’s about peace, growth, and giving people a real chance to change their lives.”
The Baton Rouge native has always dominated the streaming world, but the MASA Tour marks a new chapter for him. Not only is it one of his first major nationwide arena tours—featuring big names like Offset, No Cap, DeeBaby, and Mellow Rackz—but it also highlights his growing focus on legacy and community impact.
Both nonprofits plan to use the funds for youth programs, family support, and initiatives to break cycles of incarceration. In doing so, YoungBoy is helping reframe what success looks like in hip-hop—using fame and fortune to spark real change.
By linking his tour kickoff to philanthropy, NBA YoungBoy turned his Dallas debut into more than just a concert—it became a statement about music’s power to transform lives.
