NBA YoungBoy won XXL’s 2025 Most Valuable Rapper bracket after eight rounds of voting, with 75.7% of the final round votes against Travis Scott’s 24.4%. The bracket featured 16 prominent hip-hop artists, including Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Drake, and Nicki Minaj, showcasing the industry’s best talents in a fan-driven competition.

YoungBoy experienced a notable comeback in 2025 following his release from prison; he released the “MASA” album in July, featuring the hit single “Shot Callin.”

His “MASA Tour” marked his return to touring after four years, generating approximately $70 million and ranking among the top 10 highest-grossing tours in hip-hop history. Big congrats to him!