Politics · United States · 16 hrs ago
Soulja Boy Teases Possible 2028 Presidential Run
Rapper Soulja Boy has said he is exploring a possible run for U.S. president in 2028.
In an Instagram post, he described the idea as a new chapter and a bigger vision.
He named economic opportunity, criminal justice reform, education, and technology and artificial intelligence as areas he wants to focus on.
Soulja Boy, whose birth name is DeAndre Cortez Way, became widely known through his music and online promotion.
He has not said whether he will formally launch a campaign, and he gave no detailed policy proposals.
His post presents the idea as an exploration of bringing his experience in music, business, and technology into public service.
No next steps have been announced.
Soulja Boy teased a possible run for president in 2028 in an Instagram post on Oct. 10.
The rapper listed economic opportunity, criminal justice reform, education, and technology and AI as areas of focus.
He said he was exploring how to bring his vision to public service but did not say whether he would formally launch a campaign.
The post did not provide policy details beyond the four focus areas.
- Who
- Soulja Boy, whose birth name is DeAndre Cortez Way.
- What
- He teased a possible 2028 presidential run in an Instagram post.
- When
- Oct. 10; the article was published Oct. 11, 2026.
- Where
- On Instagram.
- Why
- He described it as a new chapter and a bigger vision, and said he was exploring public service. Specific reasons were not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The future starts with a conversation.
From music to business to technology, I’ve always believed in thinking bigger and challenging what’s possible.
Saturday Night Live aired a sketch imagining Soulja Boy running for president, based on his interview with The Breakfast Club.
Soulja Boy performed at the Crypto Ball during Donald Trump’s inauguration festivities.
Soulja Boy posted “SOULJA BOY 2028” on Instagram and named four areas of focus.
- Possible presidential run
- 2028
- Instagram post
- Oct. 10, 2026
- Economic focus
- Economic opportunity
- Other stated focus areas
- Criminal justice reform, education, and the future of technology and AI
- Birth name
- DeAndre Cortez Way
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