Rapper Defends NBA YoungBoy Amidst Ja Morant Gun Controversy

Rapper Maino says NBA YoungBoy is not to blame for Ja Morant's gun incidents

In both of Ja Morant's gun video incidents, the Memphis Grizzlies star was listing rapper NBA YoungBoy. While this should not have led to the rapper's music being blamed for Morant's actions, some have attempted to make that connection. Speaking recently with TMZ, rapper Maino defended YoungBoy and rap music in general, saying every individual has their own decisions to make.

"It don't have nothing to do with NBA YoungBoy, it don't have nothing to do with rap music," Maino said of Morant's actions. "All of us as men, as adults, we have responsibilities and decisions to make. That's like when keeping it real goes all the way wrong."

Maino then shared some of his thoughts on Morant's actions in general, saying the Grizzlies star has way more opportunities than the average person, and should not throw those away by doing some of the things he's been doing. The rapper also shared similar sentiments to what many have said regarding the people Morant has around him. While Maino did not blame those people, he said they may be living in fear of saying something Morant might not agree with, as opposed to telling him what he needs to hear.

While some have attempted to blame NBA YoungBoy and rap music for Ja Morant's actions, Maino pushed back against that narrative, saying it's on the Grizzlies star to make decisions for himself.

Related Articles

Ja Morant Reacts to Not Making All-NBA

Ja Morant Shares Cryptic Message Amidst Grizzlies Offseason

Grizzlies Star Reveals Honest Feelings on Dillon Brooks