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NBA YoungBoy Says He’s Stepping Back From Music After Doctors Report Swelling on Left Side of Heart

The Funny Marco clip posted to Worldstar Hip‑Hop saying doctors found swelling on the left side of his heart threatens to pause the fast release pace that has defined his career.

Overview

  • Sources reported on Aug. 10 that Kentrell Gaulden, known as NBA YoungBoy, told Funny Marco in a preview clip that doctors told him the left side of his heart was swollen and that music is not his focus right now.
  • Gaulden offered no medical specifics in the released clip and did not say whether doctors ordered him to stop recording or performing.
  • The short clip was posted by Worldstar Hip‑Hop ahead of the full Funny Marco interview expected to be released on Aug. 11, which may provide more context from the longer conversation.
  • Reaction online was mixed, with some fans offering support while others complained the short clip lacked context and some commentators speculated about links to past drug use, a line of commentary not confirmed by Gaulden or medical sources.
  • The disclosure could slow a career known for frequent releases after a lighter 2026 that included Slime Cry and ML2, and observers say the next clear signals to watch are an official medical statement or any announced changes to tour or recording plans.