NBA YoungBoy is getting mixed reactions about wearing makeup.

The rapper sported a “new look.” His face is lighter in his video for “Black Ball,” and he’s rocking black lipstick/black eyeshadow. He also had “rock” and “peace” across his face. 

During a Clubhouse Conversation with DJ Akademiks, the Baton Rouge rapper explained why. YB said he likes how it makes him feel. “I like doing my face, I like painting my face or putting makeup on.” He continued, “I like to look in the mirror and see everything black, my eyes and sh*t.” He added, “That’s 100 percent real. That’s me being myself. I feel comfortable in a way.”

Take a listen to a recording shared by the Rap TV blog:

Social media reactions:

If NBA Youngboy wears makeup I wear makeup

— vix (@Vixbyyy) December 3, 2021

Nah bro, if i see Youngboy fans itl doing this, I’m laughing in front of them

— Jahshikage Kira ༎ຶ‿༎ຶ (@YungNion) December 8, 2021

https://twitter.com/TaipoMusic/status/1468657019980763142?s=20

Nah I’m fucking crying these niggas bouta become good emos😭

— bigguccisosajaylenchamberlain (@Biggucc44716959) December 8, 2021

https://twitter.com/mizz_west/status/1468737027550191619?s=20

Check out the video for “Black Ball.”