Rapper Boosie BadAzz, born Torrence Hatch Jr., has officially entered a guilty plea to federal gun charges in San Diego. The 42-year-old Louisiana artist accepted accountability in a federal court on Tuesday, marking a significant development in his ongoing legal issues.
From Music Video Shoot to Federal Charges
Boosie was initially arrested in May 2023 during a traffic stop in San Diego’s Chollas View neighborhood. Police claimed they found two loaded handguns in the vehicle. At the time, Boosie was in California to film a music video and perform. Authorities reportedly used a helicopter to track the vehicle he left in after allegedly spotting him holding a firearm during an Instagram Live session while filming.
The plea resolves the federal case against him. Boosie stated on Instagram, “Just accepted a plea from the federal government on my gun case. I thought this case was over n I was going to get on with my life but ‘god don’t make mistakes’ n I’m tired of fighting.” He expressed that this was the right decision after talking with his family and asked fans for prayers.
A Legal Reversal Paved the Way for the Plea
The case had seen a previous dismissal just weeks before the plea. A federal judge had initially dismissed the charges following a Ninth Circuit ruling that deemed it unconstitutional to ban nonviolent felons from owning guns. However, this decision was later reversed by a larger panel from the Ninth Circuit, reinstating the charges and placing Boosie back under legal scrutiny.
This reversal highlights the dynamic nature of legal proceedings, especially when high-profile individuals are involved. While some fans perceived the situation as a setup, others viewed it as another obstacle in Boosie’s continuous fight within the legal system.
Sentencing Scheduled for November
With his guilty plea now on record, Boosie awaits his official sentencing date, which is scheduled for November 21, 2025. The exact penalties he may face, including potential restrictions or prison time, have not yet been detailed by the court.
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