Soulja Boy teases 2028 presidential bid in social media post

Atlanta rapper Soulja Boy teased a potential run for president of the United States in 2028 through a social media post, Consequence and Complex reported. The artist shared an image of himself in front of an American flag along with the hashtag America2028. The news was also covered by AllHipHop, Consequence of Sound, The Times of India, Hindustan Times, and The Hip Hop Democrat. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

According to Consequence, Soulja Boy stated that the move represents a new chapter, a bigger vision, and a commitment to creating opportunities for the next generation. The rapper outlined a four-part platform focused on economic opportunity and criminal justice, as well as two other policy areas. [1]

The artist, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, is known for his popular singles Crank That and Kiss Me Thru the Phone, according to Consequence and Hindustan Times. The next United States presidential election is scheduled to take place on November 7, 2028, with the inauguration scheduled for January 20, 2029. [1][6][9]