'‘I’m Not That Stuck-Up Entitled Girl’ — Yaya Mayweather Issues Public Apology For Stabbing NBA YoungBoy’s Baby’s Mother Lapattra Jacobs

Yaya Mayweather Issues Public Apology for 2020 Stabbing Incident

Yaya Mayweather, daughter of boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, has publicly expressed regret about a 2020 stabbing incident involving Lapattra Jacobs, the mother of her ex-boyfriend NBA YoungBoy’s child.

2020 Incident and Legal Outcome

In April 2020, Mayweather stabbed Jacobs, reportedly after discovering her unexpectedly at NBA YoungBoy's Houston home, which led to a confrontation. For this, Yaya Mayweather received a six-year probation sentence in 2022.

Public Reflection and Apology

On November 4, Mayweather shared a series of posts on her X account, offering an apology to Jacobs and her family, as well as to her own parents, Floyd Mayweather and Melissa Brim.

“I’m a young woman that’s growing. Yes, I’ve made mistakes along [the way], but I’m striving to be better every day. I apologize if, over the years, y’all haven’t perceived me in the best way.”
“I apologize to my family, more specifically my father & mother, if any of my actions over the years have embarrassed you or affected you in any way.”

Mayweather also shares a son, Kentrell DeSean Gaulden Jr., with NBA YoungBoy.

Author's Summary

Yaya Mayweather expresses sincere regret and personal growth following her 2020 stabbing incident involving NBA YoungBoy’s baby’s mother, offering apologies to all affected.

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MadameNoire MadameNoire — 2025-11-07

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