Dallas, September 6, 2025
News Summary
NBA YoungBoy made a notable return to the stage, headlining two shows at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. This marked his first performances in five years, featuring a setlist of 50 songs from his career and special guest appearances. The tour also included a philanthropic effort with a $50,000 donation to local nonprofits. The MASA Tour, which will span multiple U.S. cities, aims to blend entertainment with community engagement, starting with these impactful Dallas shows.
Dallas — NBA YoungBoy, also known as Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, made a high-profile return to live performance on September 1 and 2, 2025, headlining two shows at the American Airlines Center as the opening dates of his Make America Slime Again Tour (MASA).
Key facts
The September concerts marked YoungBoy’s first stage appearances in five years. He performed a total of 50 songs at each concert, drawing from across his catalog and highlighting both older hits and newer material from the album MASA, which debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 in August 2025. The shows featured an elaborate neighborhood-style stage design and dancers in neon fishnet attire. Special guests during the Dallas stops included Kevin Gates, Offset, NoCap, DeeBaby, and Mellow Rackz.
Philanthropy and community impact
Ahead of performing, YoungBoy made a philanthropic gesture by donating $50,000 to local Dallas nonprofit organizations, with the amount split between Manifest Freedom and Urban Specialists. Tour organizers indicated that the artist launched the MASA Tour with a deliberate community-first approach to ensure the tour began with a visible local contribution.
Tour schedule, ticketing and scope
The MASA Tour will continue with 43 additional concerts across major U.S. cities from September through November 2025. Upcoming stops listed for late September include Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on September 27 and Newark’s Prudential Center on September 29. The tour is scheduled to conclude on November 12, 2025, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Reported ticket prices for the Dallas shows were found as low as about $66, with most tickets ranging from approximately $67 to $376; prices were noted to be subject to fluctuation depending on resale and availability.
Performance highlights
Set lists at both Dallas concerts covered a broad span of YoungBoy’s career. Notable songs performed included “Kacey Talk”, “Untouchable”, “Dangerous Love”, along with newer tracks from the MASA album. The production emphasized a neighborhood aesthetic, which accompanied choreography and staging designed to create an immersive atmosphere for attendees.
Special guests and touring strategy
Management confirmed plans to bring rotating special guests to various tour stops. The Dallas shows featured an array of guest appearances, and additional collaborations are expected at future dates to diversify each concert’s lineup. The artist’s touring strategy includes both large arena dates and major-market engagements to maximize reach during the fall 2025 leg.
Legal and career context
YoungBoy received a presidential pardon in May 2025 following a 23-month federal sentence related to gun charges. Earlier, in November 2024, he pleaded guilty to involvement in a Utah pharmacy drug ring. Despite those legal matters, the artist has pursued consistent activity in music production and touring, expressing intentions to continue releasing new material and maintaining a presence in the hip-hop industry.
Why the Dallas dates mattered
The two-night Dallas engagement served multiple purposes: it marked YoungBoy’s first in-person performances in half a decade, showcased the new album live, introduced a touring production with distinctive visual design, and launched a philanthropic initiative tied directly to the tour’s opening. The combination of a large set list, guest artists, and community donations framed the shows as both entertainment events and local engagements.
Logistics and what fans can expect
Fans attending future MASA Tour dates should expect arena-scale production values, guest appearances that may vary by city, and a wide-ranging selection of songs that span the artist’s catalog. Ticket prices will continue to fluctuate based on market demand, and additional community-oriented activities may accompany other tour stops following the model used in Dallas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the dates and location of NBA YoungBoy’s return to the stage?
The return concerts took place on September 1 and 2, 2025, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
How many songs did YoungBoy perform at each Dallas show?
He performed approximately 50 songs at each concert, covering material from across his career and tracks from the MASA album.
Which special guests appeared in Dallas?
Special guests at the Dallas concerts included Kevin Gates, Offset, NoCap, DeeBaby, and Mellow Rackz.
What philanthropic actions accompanied the Dallas shows?
YoungBoy donated $50,000 to local nonprofits in Dallas, split between Manifest Freedom and Urban Specialists, as part of the tour launch.
How long will the MASA Tour run and where does it end?
The tour runs from September through November 2025 with 43 additional concerts after Dallas and concludes on November 12, 2025, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.
What legal issues have affected YoungBoy recently?
He received a presidential pardon in May 2025 after serving 23 months for federal gun charges and pleaded guilty in November 2024 to involvement in a Utah pharmacy drug ring.
MASA Tour Key Features
| Feature | Value | Visual |
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| Songs per Dallas show | 50 |
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| Tour dates remaining after Dallas | 43 |
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| Album Billboard debut | No. 6 |
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| Donation to Dallas nonprofits | $50,000 |
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Additional Resources
- AZCentral: NBA YoungBoy Setlist 2025
- Wikipedia: NBA YoungBoy
- WAFB: NBA YoungBoy Donates to Dallas Nonprofits
- Encyclopedia Britannica: NBA YoungBoy
- HotNewHipHop: NBA YoungBoy Donates
- Google Search: NBA YoungBoy
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