Soulja Boy hints at 2028 White House bid

American rapper Soulja Boy has suggested he may seek the U.S. presidency in 2028. The performer behind the hit Crank That used social media on Sunday to say he was interested in shifting from music into politics. Standing before a large American flag, Soulja Boy, whose legal name is DeAndre Cortez Way, said he would work to create improved "opportunities" for younger voters. In a post on Instagram, he wrote that across music, business and technology he has long favored ambitious thinking and questioning accepted limits. He added that he is now examining how to apply that outlook to public service and that the future begins with a conversation. Soulja Boy has not yet launched a formal campaign, revealed which political party he might join, or presented detailed policy positions for a possible run. The development follows his appearance at the Crypto Ball, held amid events surrounding Donald Trump's inauguration in January 2025.