Police Intervene in NOLA Chaos: Inside NBA YoungBoy’s Heavily Policed Tour and the Street War with Lil Durk That Derailed His Comeback

Rapper NBA YoungBoy’s “Make America Slime Again” tour was intended as a triumphant return to the road following his release and a full presidential pardon in May 2025. Instead, the tour was overshadowed by an unprecedented security crisis, a direct result of the violent, ongoing feud between his Never Broke Again (NBA/4KT) crew and Lil Durk’s Only The Family (OTF) crew.

The escalating tensions—tied to real street violence and the 2020 killing of Durk’s protégé, King Von—forced law enforcement to treat the concert series as a high-risk security operation, ultimately leading to chaos on the streets of New Orleans.

The NOLA Mob Scene

The most viral moment of the tour occurred on October 20, 2025, after YoungBoy’s first Louisiana performance in seven years. The rapper, along with a small entourage, stepped onto the crowded streets near Canal and Bourbon in downtown New Orleans.

The response was immediate: hundreds of fans converged on the scene, creating a massive, uncontrollable mob that quickly became a public safety hazard. The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD), which had deployed over 400 additional officers specifically because of intelligence regarding the Durk/OTF threat, were forced to intervene. Videos showed NOPD officers literally forming a human shield around YoungBoy, physically lifting and carrying him backward through the crowd to a waiting SUV.

The police confirmed the incident was purely a crowd control measure to prevent a stampede or escalation, highlighting the star power YoungBoy holds in his home state, even under the shadow of intense gang rivalry.

Tour Derailed by Gang War

The NOLA incident was just one example of how the beef impacted the entire tour:

Cancellations: Multiple shows, including major stops in Chicago and Detroit, were canceled by venues citing safety concerns. Chicago, being Durk’s home turf, refused to host the concert, disappointing thousands of fans.
Hyper-Security: Venues that proceeded, such as New Orleans, implemented extreme security measures, including no-bag policies, metal detectors, and the deployment of armored vehicles and drones. This level of policing created a tense, “prison yard vibe,” according to reviews.
Lil Durk’s Incarceration: The feud remains intense, despite Lil Durk being incarcerated since October 2024. He is awaiting trial on federal murder-for-hire charges related to the death of Quando Rondo’s cousin, meaning his affiliates remain active and are continually monitoring YoungBoy’s movements.

YoungBoy’s Redemption Arc

Despite the surrounding violence and drama, the video notes that NBA YoungBoy, now a father of 11, has been actively attempting to pivot away from the feud narrative.

New Focus: His latest album, Make America Slime Again, deliberately avoids direct diss tracks aimed at Durk, focusing instead on themes of fatherhood, resilience, and building a legacy. He has publicly stated, “Beef don’t feed them. I’m building Slime Nation, not wars.”
Recognition for Peace: YoungBoy’s efforts have received recognition. In September, he received the key to Kansas City for his anti-violence work, and he was honored with a peace pledge by officials during his Atlanta tour stop.

His transition is marked by a clear choice to move past the street affiliations that have defined his career, yet the loyalty of his crew and the enmity of his rivals continue to make his public life a security nightmare.