Young Chicago rapper, VonOff1700, a 22-year-old drill artist, took to Instagram Live on June 16, 2025, to issue a stark message about NBA YoungBoy’s upcoming concert in Chicago: “Pop out with your Glock out.” This statement, made just months before NBA YoungBoy’s scheduled performance at the United Center on September 24, 2025, has sent shockwaves through the rap community and raised serious questions about safety, territorial disputes, and the role of social media in amplifying conflicts.
During his Instagram Live session, VonOff1700 directly addressed NBA YoungBoy’s planned appearance in Chicago, a city known for its fiercely territorial rap scene.
“How you feel about YoungBoy coming to the rack? Yeah. Pop out with your Glock out. Pop out with your Glock out and keep your head up,”
He said, before adding,
“No, put the guns down, stop the violence, keep your peens down. Smoke marijuana, okay? Next time that YoungBoy show up, I’m out of there, homie gang. The police in the rack be so hot. Soon as folks gonna be respectful. United Center. Ain’t shit finna happen up there.”
VonOff1700 has built his reputation in Chicago’s drill music scene, a subgenre known for its gritty lyrics and hyper-local loyalties. His 2024 release “Glock Bop,” part of his deluxe album #FreeMyHoodFuckYoHood, solidified his presence in the genre, making his words carry weight in a city where authenticity and street credibility are paramount.
NBA YoungBoy’s 2025 Masa Tour is a significant event in the rap world, spanning 27 cities across the United States. The Chicago stop, set for September 24 at the United Center, is particularly significant given the city’s deep connection to drill music and its history of territorial disputes.
The tour, which begins on September 2 in Dallas and concludes on October 19 in New Orleans, features special guests DeeBaby, EBK Jaaybo, and K3, adding to the anticipation. The United Center, a venue typically reserved for top-tier acts and sporting events, underscores NBA YoungBoy’s mainstream appeal. Despite the controversy, ticket sales through platforms like Vivid Seats are proceeding as planned, with premium seating options still available.
However, the excitement surrounding the concert is overshadowed by VonOff1700’s warning, which taps into long-standing tensions between local Chicago artists and outsiders. His assertion that NBA YoungBoy “ain’t going to cancel no show for no Chicago” artists reflects a challenge to the Louisiana rapper’s resolve and an acknowledgment of the financial stakes involved in such a high-profile tour.
Chicago’s drill music scene, which emerged in the early 2010s, is deeply rooted in the city’s neighborhood rivalries. O’Block, a housing project on the South Side mentioned in VonOff1700’s statements, has become synonymous with drill culture and is often at the center of these territorial disputes. Historically, Chicago has been a challenging market for outside rappers, with several high-profile incidents where visiting artists faced pushback or security concerns.
Authorities and event organizers may now face pressure to ramp up security measures. Given the city’s past experiences with violence at rap events, the suggestion of firearms could lead to heightened scrutiny—or even cancellation—if the risk escalates. For fans planning to attend, the statement introduces an unsettling uncertainty about what to expect on September 24.
