Tokyo Jetz Believes NBA YoungBoy Deserves More "Accolades, Awards, Nominations"

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She says YoungBoy is "really raw af" and deserves more recognition.

His releases run up major streaming numbers but Tokyo Jetz doesn't believe that NBA YoungBoy receives enough applause for his talents. The Louisiana rapper has been incarcerated for most of the year after being arrested in Los Angeles. YoungBoy faces weapons charges and has been denied bond, but he continues to release new music and keep his fans updated while incarcerated.

In recent weeks, especially during the BET Awards, there have been conversations about buzzing rappers not receiving recognition. A quick check of NBA YoungBoy's awards and nominations will show that he has only been given two nods: one from ASCAP this year (a win) and the other from the BET Hip Hop Awards back in 2019 (a loss).

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As far as Tokyo is concerned, her fellow rapper deserves more. "Young boy really raw af and don’t get credit," she tweeted. Later, Zoey Dollaz chimed in with a response, saying, "He's the biggest artist on YOUTUBE how much more credit he needs YB is great." Tokyo returned to clarify her previous statement.

"I'm talking about accolades....awards....nominations," she replied. "That's not crazy to u that he's the biggest out and don't even get nominated." Many of YoungBoy's fans agreed with Tokyo and believe that the rapper has gone ignored for far too long. Check out the brief tweet exchange below and let us know if you think NBA YoungBoy deserves more recognition.

About The Author
Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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