NBA YoungBoy released his latest album, MASA, on Friday, expressing gratitude toward Donald Trump throughout the project. The rapper received a presidential pardon in May after facing nearly two years on federal gun charges. His track XXX features lyrics praising the former president with references to making America better for young people. The accompanying music video, filmed in Amsterdam, displays a lime-green American flag and graffiti honoring Trump.
YoungBoy posted on Instagram following his pardon, expressing appreciation for the second chance at building his career and personal life. He credited Alice Marie Johnson, known as the Pardon Czar, and attorney Brittany K. Barnett for their advocacy efforts. The pardon removed legal...