NBA YoungBoy fans, rejoice! The talented Louisiana rapper has just confirmed that his much-anticipated album Slime Cry is set to drop this Friday, January 16th. In an adrenaline-pumping post on Instagram, he gave followers a sneak peek at a live countdown showing just three days and 15 hours until the big reveal!
But hold on—there is reason for caution as this isn’t the first promise of a release. Previously, back in October 2025, YoungBoy declared Slime Cry would launch on Black Friday, November 28. Fans, however, woke up that day only to feel the sting of disappointment as the album failed to materialize.
The anxiety didn’t just end there; NBA YoungBoy kept his adoring fans hanging for about a day without explanations. However, he did later share a light-hearted post, casually saying, "Oh you want my album? I forgot, Loading…,,," before adding, "5ive I’m the sickest, You ready ??" Could this two-pronged approach be a clever way to tease excitement?
Things took a turn in early December when he seemed to backtrack, stating on Instagram, "Slime cry 'I don’t think loading.'" Fans were left wondering whether they would ever hear the new tracks.
Why This Release Matters
As anticipation builds, this week could finally be the moment fans have been waiting for. It's significant because this Friday marks rap music's first "New Music Friday" of the year, bringing high expectations not just for YoungBoy, but for all artists.
To add to the excitement, A$AP Rocky is set to unveil his comeback album Don't Be Dumb, after nearly a decade-long hiatus—talk about a packed musical week!
For YoungBoy, this release will be his first project since August 2025's DESHAWN, a 13-track mixtape hosted by DJ Khaled, following the noteworthy Make America Slime Again (MASA) in July, and a compilation titled More Leaks earlier this year featuring 20 tracks. Will Slime Cry live up to the hype? Only time will tell!
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