Soulja Boy recently made headlines by claiming to be the first rapper to pilot a plane! In a video posted on social media, he was seen inside an airplane, confidently stating, “Here’s your boy Soulja Boy. You know what’s going on. I’m the first rapper ever to fly a plane”. The internet has been buzzing with reactions, with many fans celebrating his achievement and others expressing surprise
This claim by Soulja Boy has really set off an online debate. While some fans are excited and in support, others are skeptical of this assertion. Many noted that other rappers, like Lil Wayne, have themselves been known to fly by private jets. Since then, social media has seen memes and jokes pop up with people humorously questioning the validity of Soulja’s statement.
Meanwhile, a number of his followers have come up in his defense and bragged about him as one who paved the way for others into the rap game. They say first or not, Soulja Boy had always been hip-hop’s trendsetter. This dispute has left the ground open for more chitter-chatter about these rappers exclusive aviation experiences and their literally super-luxurious living.
Soulja Boy is no stranger to headlines regarding his outlandish claims, which have included previously stating he was one of the first artists to utilize social media to promote their music-especially with his viral hit “Crank That (Soulja Boy).” He has often boasted about remaining relevant in modern hip-hop and pioneering the way for many contemporary artists who followed in his footsteps-along with viral dancing challenges.
Besides the success in his music, Soulja Boy is known to often make headlines for projects outside of music. For one, he had claimed designing his own video game console, the highly controversial “SouljaGame”, and boasted he owned a private jet, though most of those claims have been highly scrutinized.
While this might be an eye-catcher, Soulja Boy is not the only rapper affiliated with airplanes: several other artists have dug their footprints into this aspect. For instance, Lil’ Wayne owns a private jet, showing his love for flying in interviews. Birdman, or as some may call him, the co-founder of Cash Money Records, also shows ownership and flying of private jets.
50 Cent and Travis Scott give personal experiences of flying in private jets, consecrating extreme lifestyles that were complemented by success. But even more notably, it’s the elite owners of outlandish private jets, like Jay-Z, Diddy, and Drake, who further complete the connection between hip-hop and aviation.
In the future, Soulja Boy is looking to own his own private jet company, which he has said he would label SB Airline. This may be another giant stride in the aviation field of venture, showing how far he wants to go outside of music.
As Soulja Boy continues breaking waves with his claims and ambitions, one thing is certain: he knows how to keep his fans guessing. Whether he is the first rapper to fly an airplane or not, one thing that cannot be called into question is his ability to stir conversations and entertain.
