After post concert rumors blew up, NOPD says banning YoungBoy is out of their lane but admits he broke a contract clause.
The streets of New Orleans got a viral rumor: that Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick banned NBA YoungBoy from ever performing in the city again. Reported reasons? He violated a post-show contract by lingering in the city instead of leaving.
But hold up! The NOPD officially pushed back. They say they have no authority to bar artists from city venues. That power lies purely in the hands of promoters and venue managers. hey did confirm something else: YoungBoy indeed stayed in New Orleans after his shows, contrary to the contract’s exit clause.
YoungBoy performed back-to-back nights at the Smoothie King Center. The deal with Live Nation and the venue stipulated he should leave town promptly afterward. But he didn’t. Videos showed him mingling on Bourbon Street, drawing swarms of fans that made the contract violation hard to deny.
Suppressing the ban talk, NOPD’s statement stressed: “Whether or not NBA YoungBoy performs future concerts in Louisiana is a matter solely between his promoters and the management … We have no role in that decision.”
Even if the city didn’t ban him, promoters now have ammunition. YoungBoy’s choice to stay behind may be viewed as a risk. Trouble in one city can ripple across tour routing. Reputation, leverage and trust matter when you’re booking stadiums.
