NBA YoungBoy is expanding his impact beyond music and into film. His tour documentary, American YoungBoy, made a strong debut at the box office, landing at No. 10 during its opening week. Released in 583 theaters on April 22, the film pulled in over $1.1 million domestically, according to Box Office Mojo.
The documentary centers around his “Make America Slime Again” (MASA) tour, which reportedly grossed close to $70 million in 2025—making it one of the most successful solo rap tours in recent years. Directed by Nico Ballesteros, the project offers fans an inside look at YoungBoy’s life on and off the stage, blending high-energy concert footage with more personal moments involving his family and home life.
Behind the scenes, producers including Patrick Hughes, Kyle Claiborne, and Antoine Banks helped bring the film to life. Ballesteros is also known for directing the controversial 2025 In Whose Name?, which adds another layer of intrigue to the project.
While the documentary has been a commercial win so far, some screenings have gotten a bit out of hand. Over the weekend, one theater attempted to shut down a showing after fans became too disruptive. Viral clips captured heated exchanges between staff and audience members, with some attendees pushing back loudly against attempts to quiet the crowd.
Elsewhere, footage from theaters across the country shows fans fully immersed—rapping along, dancing, and treating the experience more like a concert than a traditional movie screening. In some cases, that energy led to people being removed, and even police involvement. In North Hills, authorities arrested seven teenagers following reports of a fight that allegedly spilled over from a cinema into a nearby Chick-fil-A.
Despite the chaos in some locations, American YoungBoy is proving that NBA YoungBoy’s fanbase shows up strong—whether it’s at a concert or the movie theater.