Rapper Soulja Boy teases 2028 presidential bid calling it ‘a new chapter’

(Gray News) - Rapper Soulja Boy teased a presidential bid on Saturday, calling it “a new chapter” and “a bigger vision.”“SOULJA BOY 2028. A new chapter. A bigger vision. A commitment to creating opportunities for the next generation,” Soulja Boy wrote in an Instagram post.The rapper, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, said he is focusing on four things: “economic opportunity, criminal justice reform, education and the future of technology and AI.”“From music to business to technology, I’ve always believed in thinking bigger and challenging what’s possible. Now I’m exploring what it means to bring that same vision to public service. The future starts with a conversation,” he said.Beyond the four focus areas, the rapper did not elaborate on any specific policies. It is unclear if he plans to formally launch a campaign.