Kai Cenat has always been open about his love for NBA YoungBoy, but a recent concert clip proved just how much the rapper means to him.
In viral footage, the Twitch sensation can be seen in the crowd, locked in on YoungBoy as he performed “Heart & Soul” during his MASA (Make America Slime Again) Tour.
As the emotional track echoed through the arena, Cenat’s eyes began to water—until a tear finally slid down his cheek.
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The clip quickly blew up online, with fans applauding how genuine Cenat’s reaction was. Many said it perfectly captured the kind of emotional bond NBA YoungBoy has built with his audience—a connection that’s been front and center throughout his tour.
Another standout moment from the MASA Tour showed a group of young men in the crowd rapping every word with raw intensity. Social media users had a field day with it, comparing the scene to Scar commanding the hyenas during the iconic “Be Prepared” sequence in The Lion King.
NBA YoungBoy’s fiercely loyal fanbase has even caught Nicki Minaj’s eye.
During a recent Instagram Live, Nicki posed the question: “What is it about NBA YoungBoy that was able to garner that level of hardcore, diehard, unwavering support? That’s without getting help from a lot of the mainstream outlets—let’s just call a thing a thing.”
The “Chun-Li” rapper went on to liken YoungBoy’s supporters to her own devoted Barbz, highlighting the same kind of ride-or-die energy.
“You know how my fans act with me, and it feels more like a family, a camaraderie,” Nicki said. “They don’t play about me and I don’t play about them—and people are always trying to figure it out.”
