Donald Trump Commutes Larry Hoover’s Sentence & Pardons NBA YoungBoy

Donald Trump Pardons NBA YoungBoy & Grants Clemency To Chicago Gang Leader Larry Hoover

Donald Trump is being praised amongst the Hip Hop community after a long list of pardons released had NBA YoungBoy on it. Infamous Chicago gang leader, Larry Hoover, is also getting a shorter sentence.

NBA YoungBoy’s sentence stem from fraud charges, and has since been home with his family. The Baton Rouge rapper is reportedly back in his Utah mansion with a lot of security as well.

Fans of the rapper have been in celebration mood since the news broke, especially since he’s got his first headlining tour coming up very soon. YB also took to social media to express gratitude to the President. In a heartfelt letter, the rapper wrote:

“I want to thank President Trump for granting me a pardon and giving me the opportunity to keep building – as a man, as a father, and as an artist. This moment means a lot. It opens the door to a future I’ve worked hard for and I am fully prepared to step into this.”

He continued, “Big thanks to the Pardon Czar, Ms. Alice Marie Johnson, for fighting for second chances for so many people, and to my lawyer, Brittany K. Bamett, for being in my comer and all your hard work to make this possible.”

He ended the letter thanking his fans and everyone who stood by him. “And thank you to everyone who believed in me. “I’m grateful. I’m Focused. I’m Ready.” -Kentrell.”

Trump has commuted the sentence of Larry Hoover pic.twitter.com/KKcKTTilqk

— SAY CHEESE! 👄🧀 (@SaycheeseDGTL) May 28, 2025

Larry Hoover, a Chicago street gang leader and co-founded the Gangster Disciples was also granted clemency, according to HNHH.

In 1997, Larry was convicted of federal charges on top of the 200-year sentence he was serving for 1973 murder of 19-year-old neighborhood drug dealer William “Pooky” Young.

The feared gang leader had a final total of six life terms. He has spent almost 30 years in prison and it’s unclear what his reduced sentence will be.