Kadarius Toney's Gives Up The NFL And Pivots To Rap

 The former New York Giants first-round pick, Kadarius Toney, has decided to hang up his cleats for another career. Toney is now going hard with his music. He now goes by the name Yung Joka. 

Toney's interest in music isn't sudden; it's a passion he's nurtured since high school. Under the moniker Yung Joka. He's been dropping tracks for years, blending trap beats with raw, street-smart lyrics. His Instagram handle @kt4 doubles as a hub for his music, where fans can find merch drops and behind-the-scenes glimpses.

Check out the music video to one of his songs below. 

𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚: Kadarius Toney said that he is retiring from the NFL and wants to be considered a rapper instead of a football player.

Yung Joka is now the name he prefers to be called. pic.twitter.com/9CdYw2Ixpf

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) September 24, 2025