NBA YoungBoy: Building an Empire Early

0:00On March 2nd, NBA Youngboy is celebrating his rapid rise in rap, sharing a social media video from February 27th outside a gas station. The 26-year-old rapper reflected on his blessings and being way ahead, drawing inspiration from Jay-Z's classic track Blueprint. In the clip, he hinted at his massive wealth without spelling it out, then had the camera pan to his lineup of luxury cars parked nearby. It's a clear nod to Jay-Z boasting about hitting $40 million back in the day. Youngboy's mood makes sense after his breakout year in 2025. His massive tour became a huge hit, pulling in crowds across the U.S. and smashing records along the way. Touring data shows it grossed over $70 million, the highest ever, for a debut headlining rap tour in American history. That puts him in a leak company right from the start. With moves like this, Youngboy keeps proving he's building an empire early, echoing the paths of rap legends who came before him.