Soulja Boy Explores 2028 Presidential Bid From Music Career

Rapper Soulja Boy said on October 10 that he is exploring a possible 2028 United States presidential campaign, sharing a public service message focused on economic opportunity, criminal justice reform, education and technology from his Instagram account.

According to Yahoo and Hindustan Times, Soulja Boy has not filed official paperwork for a presidential candidacy. His statement has drawn comparisons with Kanye West's independent presidential campaign in 2020.

Soulja Boy's Instagram post outlined his potential political priorities while connecting his music, business and technology experiences to a possible public service role.

"A new chapter. A bigger vision. A commitment to creating opportunities for the next generation." Soulja Boy wrote in his Instagram statement.

The rapper continued describing the policy areas he wants to focus on, including economic opportunity, criminal justice reform, education and artificial intelligence. The statement was shared with an image of him in front of an American flag backdrop.

"My focus is on four things: economic opportunity, criminal justice reform, education, and the future of technology and AI." Soulja Boy wrote in his Instagram statement.

Soulja Boy said his career has expanded from music into business and technology, citing his long-running interest in innovation and new opportunities.

"From music to business to technology, I've always believed in thinking bigger and challenging what's possible." Soulja Boy wrote in his Instagram statement.

The rapper referenced his efforts across entertainment and business as he considered whether those ideas could apply to government service.

"Now I'm exploring what it means to bring that same vision to public service." Soulja Boy wrote in his Instagram statement.

Soulja Boy became widely known after the 2007 release of "Crank That (Soulja Boy)," which became a major music and dance trend. He later released songs including "Turn My Swag On," "Kiss Me Thru the Phone" and "Pretty Boy Swag," and appeared on Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood.

Kanye West previously sought the presidency as an independent candidate in 2020 and announced plans related to a 2024 run, according to Hindustan Times. His campaigns did not result in winning the presidency.