Soulja Boy Signals Interest in 2028 Presidential Run

Rapper Soulja Boy said he is exploring public service in an Instagram post on October 10 that raised the possibility of a 2028 presidential run but did not confirm a campaign. The post, captioned “SOULJA BOY 2028,” named economic opportunity, criminal justice reform, education, and the future of technology and artificial intelligence as priorities. Soulja Boy, whose legal name is DeAndre Cortez Way, described the move as an exploration of bringing his experience in music, business and technology to public service. He did not identify a political party, provide detailed policy proposals or announce a campaign team. Reports also said he had not formally filed campaign paperwork. The post therefore signals interest in a possible run, not a confirmed candidacy. The priorities remain broad. The post did not explain what policies he would pursue on education or criminal justice, how he would address economic opportunity, or what role he sees for the federal government in artificial intelligence. It also did not provide details about a campaign organization, fundraising or ballot access.