The Price of Disrespect: NBA YoungBoy Catches Montana 700 Backstage Over Old “Clown” Video and Ends His Career with a Silent Social Media Move

The rap world was recently rocked by news of an intense backstage confrontation that served as a brutal reminder of hip-hop’s oldest rule: disrespect never expires. NBA YoungBoy (YB) confronted and humiliated Dallas rapper Montana 700 backstage at his own show, all because of an old video where Montana had “clowned” him years prior. This event quickly escalated from harmless internet trolling to a public check that has likely destroyed Montana’s career before it could even start.

This incident wasn’t about a new beef; it was about the past catching up, proving that in YB’s world, there is no expiration date on a violation. The whole saga highlights the brutal reality of how success works—the minute you start rising, the internet digs up every old slight, and the powerful figures you once joked about come back to collect the debt.

The Origin of the Disrespect: The “Black Ball” Video

The drama began in December 2021 when NBA YoungBoy dropped his “Black Ball” music video. In it, YB was experimenting with his look, sporting black nail polish and a more theatrical, artistic vibe. While it divided some fans, one person saw an opportunity for viral fame: Montana 700, a complete unknown from Dallas at the time.

Montana took to social media, talking recklessly about YB, insulting his manhood and his street reputation, and cursing him out for his new look. He was trying to clown YB for clout, using the superstar’s name to gain attention instead of earning it. The disrespect was low, hitting YB while he was already fighting legal battles and facing industry blackballing. Montana, with barely a few thousand followers, likely thought YoungBoy would never notice. He was wrong.

The Past Comes Calling

Fast-forward to 2024 and 2025. Montana 700 finally started building some buzz in the Dallas rap scene. And as soon as his name began to bubble, the internet did what it always does: it dug up the old dirt. The 2021 clip resurfaced, spreading like wildfire across hip-hop blogs and social media pages.

For YoungBoy, this was the perfect moment for payback. This was not the 2021 YB dealing with drama; this was 2025 YoungBoy, the undisputed king of his lane. Old disrespect hits different from the top—it’s not about the words anymore; it’s about principle. Montana had tried to kick a man when he was down, and now that YB was winning, it was time to remind everyone what happens when you play with the wrong one.

The Confrontation in Dallas

The night of the reckoning was September 2, 2025. Montana 700 was backstage at YoungBoy’s Dallas show, supporting his friend, Honcho Amir, who was performing. Montana was soaking up the scene, perhaps thinking he could even smooth things over if YB remembered the old clip. This assumption was his biggest mistake.

YoungBoy never forgets disrespect. He had already seen the resurfaced video and knew exactly who Montana was. Witnesses say YB walked right up to Montana with “no hesitation, no middlemen, no subliminals.” He looked him dead in the eye and brought up the 2021 video “word for word.” Montana tried to explain it away as a joke, but in the world of respect, explanations don’t mean a thing. The disrespect was public, and the consequences had to be public too.

YB’s team quickly handled the situation, delivering a backstage beatdown that was less about physical pain and more about pure humiliation. In the rap world, a public slap or check is a statement that says, “You’re not even worth a real fight; this is pure disrespect.” Montana went from a rising name to being publicly embarrassed, shattering his street credibility and any tough guy image he had built.

The Footage That Was Too Hot to Handle

The entire confrontation was reportedly caught on camera. The footage made its way to the owner of Say Cheese, one of the biggest hip-hop media outlets. Everyone expected chaos—millions of views and endless reposts. However, the owner of Say Cheese made the stunning decision to keep the video locked away.

In a world where clicks rule, passing on guaranteed viral gold is almost unheard of. The reason: the owner didn’t want the situation to blow up even worse, fearing that dropping the footage would lead to street crews and fans reacting violently, escalating a small check into a full-on street war. This decision showed a rare respect for the culture, acknowledging that some things don’t belong online. The footage must have shown Montana getting completely humiliated, and its release would have destroyed whatever pride he had left.

YoungBoy’s Silent Victory

YoungBoy didn’t need the footage to go viral to confirm the business had been handled. When the blogs began posting whispers about Montana getting pressed, YB made one silent move that confirmed everything: He went and “liked” the posts.

In the world of hip-hop politics, a like from the man himself is a full-blown statement. It was YB’s quiet way of saying, “Yes, it happened, and I’m good with it.” This subtle flex was pure power, hitting harder than any public rant or diss track. He sent a clear message to Montana and the entire rap game: “I see everything, I remember everything, and business gets handled.”

The impact on Montana 700’s career was brutal. His tough guy image was gone. His credibility was shattered. Other artists began keeping their distance, and all those potential collabs and features are now off the table. In a culture where your reputation is your currency, once you lose that, you’re broke. Montana thought he could climb the ladder by tearing down NBA YoungBoy, but all he did was create an enemy powerful enough to crush everything he was trying to build. This humiliation will likely haunt him forever.