Overview
- In an Open Thoughts interview uploaded Aug. 11, the rapper Kentrell Gaulden said he now lives in South Korea and replied “never in life” when asked if he would move back to the United States.
- He told the podcast that a doctor found the left side of his heart was swollen and that he continued to perform despite the issue, though those medical details have not been independently verified.
- YoungBoy said he expects to record only one or two more albums and to do one final tour before stepping away from music.
- His long legal history and a May 2025 presidential pardon were discussed in the interview and he acknowledged that visa formalities could affect whether South Korea becomes his permanent home.
- The move and health-driven career scaling could change tour schedules, release plans and family logistics, and outlets say observers should watch for official visa records or medical confirmation to confirm his long-term plans.