By Rose Miami 
HangupsMusic.com – Baton Rouge rapper Kentrell Gaulden, widely known as NBA YoungBoy, has forcefully refuted claims suggesting he engaged with another man’s girlfriend through a fraudulent social media account. In a recent Instagram Live session, the artist vehemently denied such accusations, asserting his commitment to a genuine "gangsta" lifestyle and dismissing the notion that he would stoop to clandestine online interactions.
"This my last time telling y’all," Gaulden declared during the broadcast, his tone laced with frustration. "One of you stupid-as little boys gon’ get yourself hurt behind a he. I’m a gansta, I’m telling you like a man, I don’t play on no fake page. I ain’t got that to do. I’m too G’d up, man." His impassioned plea aimed to distance himself from the perceived drama and the implication of engaging in disreputable behavior.
The rapper continued to elaborate on his stance, suggesting that the accusers were projecting their own insecurities and desires. "You want a nia to fk your bih so bad," he stated, directly addressing those he believed were propagating the rumors. "I’m telling you, I don’t talk to none of these nias weird-as hes. F*k you and them hes, my dude. I don’t think you ni**as know how bad I can’t stand y’all. I’ll spit on one of y’all girlfriends. I don’t like you little boys." This forceful rhetoric underscores his disdain for what he perceives as petty gossip and disrespect.
While the specific individuals or groups to whom NBA YoungBoy’s statement was directed remain unclear, the timing of his outburst coincided with a social media post he shared shortly after midnight on Wednesday. The post featured a video clip of streamer Tbvnks, who was publicly addressing his ex-girlfriend. According to Tbvnks, his ex-girlfriend, who is also the sister of NBA player Zach LaVine, had been exhibiting an unhealthy fixation on NBA YoungBoy’s music and persona, even during their relationship.
In the shared video, Tbvnks recounted an incident where he found his ex-girlfriend with a phone case bearing NBA YoungBoy’s image. "She got one phone case of NBA YoungBoy, I asked her not to put that on your phone case," Tbvnks explained in the clip. "At this point, you are fantasizing and putting above the person you are with because of how much music you like. You are walking around with another man on your phone case. She crashed out, call me insecure." The streamer’s narrative highlighted a perceived disconnect between his girlfriend’s commitment to him and her apparent admiration for the "Outside Today" artist.
NBA YoungBoy’s reaction to this shared video was a simple, yet telling, caption accompanied by a crying-laughing emoji: "At this point [crying laughing emoji]." This post suggests that he found the situation amusing or perhaps saw it as validation of his earlier statements about the type of attention he garners, even from individuals in relationships. The implication is that while he denies actively pursuing these situations, he is aware of the fascination his public persona can evoke.
The rapper’s consistent portrayal of himself as a hardened individual, deeply entrenched in a "gangsta" lifestyle, often clashes with the narratives that emerge surrounding his personal life and relationships. This latest incident raises questions about the blurred lines between public perception, fan admiration, and the potential for misinterpretations or deliberate fabrication of online interactions. Whether NBA YoungBoy was indeed "sliding in DMs" or if the situation is a complex interplay of admiration and alleged infidelity, his public response emphasizes a desire to maintain his image and distance himself from any association with deceitful behavior.
The rapper’s fervent denial and assertion of his authenticity resonate with his established brand, which often emphasizes loyalty and a no-nonsense approach to life. However, the cyclical nature of such rumors and the public’s fascination with the private lives of artists like NBA YoungBoy suggest that these controversies are likely to persist. His strong reaction serves as a clear message to both his fans and any potential detractors: he operates on his own terms and will not tolerate accusations that tarnish his carefully cultivated image as a genuine "gangsta." The incident, regardless of its ultimate truth, highlights the intense scrutiny and often speculative nature of celebrity gossip in the digital age.