PlaqueBoyMax recently appeared on the Respectfully podcast with Justin Laboy, where the conversation covered everything from his personal life to his latest EP, Crash Dummy. One of the standout moments came when the topic shifted to his past criticism of NBA YoungBoy’s “Headtap,” a track from the Slime Cry era.
Max explained that he simply shared his honest opinion about the song and didn’t expect the reaction that followed. Despite the controversy, he emphasized that he’s been a longtime fan of NBA YoungBoy and still considers him one of the most talented artists in rap. According to him, social media pages tend to amplify negativity because criticism attracts more engagement than praise.
He also spoke about how online audiences often ignore positive commentary while focusing only on viral negative clips. Max argued that people should become more aware of how social media shapes public perception and fuels unnecessary outrage.
While reflecting on YoungBoy’s response, PlaqueBoyMax said artists should stay confident in their work regardless of criticism. He pointed out that he constantly receives hate for his own music but chooses not to let it affect him. Earlier in the situation, Max even contacted figures like DJ Akademiks in hopes of calming tensions between both sides.