Soulja Boy Hints at 2028 White House Bid in Instagram Post
Soulja Boy said in an Instagram post on Saturday that he is considering a 2028 presidential campaign, describing it as a new chapter and a broader vision. He named economic opportunity, criminal justice reform, education, and technology and AI as areas of interest. The post did not clarify whether he will formally run or provide detailed policy plans.
Soulja Boy, born DeAndre Cortez Way, teased a possible 2028 bid in an Oct. 10 Instagram post. He highlighted financial opportunity, justice-system changes, schooling, and emerging technology such as AI, but gave no policy details or formal campaign confirmation. He framed the idea as a fresh phase and wider ambition after work in music, business, and tech.
His political tease follows a January 2025 Crypto Ball performance during Donald Trump’s inauguration events, which he defended by saying he was compensated generously. In 2019, SNL aired a sketch imagining his presidential run, with Chris Redd portraying him. Musically, “Crank That” topped the Hot 100 for seven nonconsecutive weeks in 2007.
The post may keep celebrity-politics crossover in public conversation, especially among younger music fans and social-media users. If it becomes a real campaign, it could draw attention to the four issues he named, but without specifics its near-term effect may be limited to online buzz. It could also invite debate about whether entertainers should seek office, affecting voters, commentators, and the music industry’s public image.