Soulja Boy Eyes 2028 Presidential Run

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Soulja Boy is looking to take his ambitions to Washington. The rapper teased a potential run for president in 2028 this past Saturday, sharing the announcement on Instagram with a message about exploring a move from the recording studio to the Oval Office.

The “Crank That” hitmaker posted “SOULJA BOY 2028” alongside a statement outlining his potential platform. He’s identified four core policy areas: economic opportunity, criminal justice reform, education, and the future of technology and artificial intelligence.

“From music to business to technology, I’ve always believed in thinking bigger and challenging what’s possible,” he wrote. He added that he’s exploring bringing that same vision to public service, framing the potential candidacy as a natural extension of his entrepreneurial trajectory.

Before anyone starts designing campaign posters, it’s worth noting that Soulja Boy hasn’t formally declared his candidacy or specified which political party he’d run under. The announcement reads more like a exploratory signal than a full commitment.

His brush with presidential politics isn’t entirely new. He performed at the Crypto Ball during Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration festivities, an appearance that generated some pushback. He responded by noting the paycheck was substantial enough to justify the gig.

Interestingly, Saturday Night Live got there first. Back in 2019, the show ran a sketch about Soulja’s presidential ambitions with Chris Redd playing the rapper, inspired by his memorable appearance on The Breakfast Club.

Soulja wouldn’t be the first rapper to entertain the idea. Kanye West mounted an actual campaign in 2020, making a genuine run for the presidency.

Whether this translates into a legitimate 2028 campaign or remains a thought exercise remains to be seen. For now, Soulja’s thrown his hat in the ring, at least symbolically.

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