Charlamagne Tha God Critiques NBA YoungBoy’s Take On Fatherhood

Despite having 11 children by age 24, NBA YoungBoy confessed to not prioritizing fatherhood, sparking criticism from Charlamagne tha God.

Despite having 11 children by age 24, NBA YoungBoy confessed to not prioritizing fatherhood, sparking criticism from Charlamagne Tha God. The radio host, on Jan. 10’s “Donkey of the Day” segment, expressed his dismay over YoungBoy’s comments, viewing them as perpetuating stereotypes about Black fathers.

In a conversation with Bootleg Kev, YoungBoy admitted to projecting a false image of being a family man solely for the interview. Charlamagne, disapproving of the rapper’s nonchalant attitude toward fatherhood, likened it to NBA star Nikola Jokic’s approach to being an international sensation, emphasizing the incompatibility of lukewarm involvement in parenting.

Charlamagne emphasized the need for YoungBoy to embrace Jay-Z’s perspective on family, referencing lyrics from the song “Family Feud,” which highlight the correlation between wealth and responsible fatherhood: “A man that don’t take care of his family can’t be rich.”

Charlamagne urged the rapper to seize this teachable moment. He sees it as an opportunity for YoungBoy to reconsider his stance on fatherhood and make a positive change in his children’s lives.

Besides his children, YounBoy has been dealing with legal matters.

In December 2023, Judge Shelly Dick granted YoungBoy some flexibility from his restricted house arrest, according to The Advocate. The rapper, whose real name is Kentrell Gaulden, was arrested on federal gun charges in September 2020 and has been confined to his Salt Lake City, Utah, estate since while he awaits trial.

He is now allowed to engage in pre-approved mental health and social services programs under the supervision of his bond officials at the U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Office. However, the judge rejected the request for a similar provision concerning “employee-related activities.”

The judge highlighted NBA YoungBoy’s expressed desire not to burden the court with frequent requests related to his employment. Still, Dick, in her ruling on Jan. 8, expressed concerns about the vague nature of the request. Considering YoungBoy’s history, marked by violent incidents involving him and those around him, she emphasized the potential threat to his safety posed by the proposed modification.

While the judge granted limited leeway for mental health programs and social services, she made it clear that YoungBoy can continue seeking court approval for employment-related activities until the commencement of the trial.