📍 Moody Center — September 5, 2025
Written by: Perrin Boyd
Friday night at the Moody Center in Austin was absolutely insane. NBA YoungBoy turned the whole place into pure chaos - in the best way possible. The arena was completely sold out, every seat filled, and even before he came on stage the atmosphere was electric and unlike anything I’ve seen. People were screaming, chanting his name, phones in the air, waiting for that first beat to drop with the whole arena lit up from flashes. And when it finally did, it felt like the kind of performance people will look back on as a marker of just how massive NBA YoungBoy is. For me personally, it’s up there in the rankings for concert of the year, and honestly, I’ve never seen anything like it.
YoungBoy is from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and his story has always made his music hit different. Rising from a difficult upbringing, he turned his pain and experiences into verses that resonate with millions. He’s been through so much, and you can feel that raw honesty in every song. Culturally, YoungBoy is in a league of his own right now. He’s one of the most streamed artists in the world, often dominating charts with little mainstream promotion. His newest album, MASA, represents another milestone further proving he’s not going anywhere soon.
Let me tell you about this setlist—over 40 songs. Yes, 40-plus. I don’t know how he did it, but he barely stopped to breathe. The crowd went crazy for everything: “Kacey Talk,” “Right Foot Creep,” “Nevada,” “Games of War.” When “Outside Today” and “I Came Thru” dropped, the whole arena felt like it was shaking. What blew me away most was how everyone knew every word. Thousands of people rapped along in perfect sync - it gave me the chills.
The production of the show matched the intensity of the music. Lights, smoke effects, dancers and bass made every track feel larger than life, but the real spectacle was YoungBoy himself. His presence on stage felt life changing to the fans. Everyone in the arena was captivated and yelling their favorite parts to every single song. The Moody Center is huge and Youngboy made the building feel larger than life. I can’t emphasize how unbelievable the crowd was throughout the whole show - truly a once in a lifetime experience.
The night also reminded me just how much of a cultural impact YoungBoy has right now. His fanbase is on another level. People don’t just listen to his music - they live it. His songs are about real pain, survival, and pushing through, and you could feel how much that mattered to everyone in the room. His influence isn’t just about streams or numbers - it’s about how deeply he connects to a whole generation.
Walking out after the show, I was still buzzing. It honestly felt historic, like I’d just witnessed something that’s going to stick with me forever. I’ve been to plenty of shows this year, but nothing compares to what went down at the Moody Center on Friday. It was a reminder that YoungBoy isn’t just making music - he’s shaping culture, influencing lives, and leaving a mark that’s impossible to ignore.