Boosie Badazz: From Death Row to Diabeties, "Wipe Me Down," and the Headlines
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Show Notes
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the turbulent life and career of Torence Ivy Hatch Jr., the Baton Rouge rapper known to the world as Boosie Badazz (formerly Lil’ Boosie). We trace his journey from being the "Youngest of da Camp" in the late 90s to becoming a Southern hip hop icon under the mentorship of Pimp C and Trill Entertainment.
Join us as we break down the major chapters of Boosie’s life:
• The Rise: His early days collaborating with Webbie, signing with Warner Bros., and the success of the hit single "Wipe Me Down".
• Legal Battles: The high-stakes legal drama that nearly ended his life. We discuss his 2009 prison sentence for drug charges, his indictment for first-degree murder where he faced the death penalty, and his eventual acquittal and release in 2014.
• Health Struggles: Boosie’s lifelong battle with Type 1 diabetes and his survival of a kidney cancer diagnosis in 2015.
• The Controversies: We unpack the headlines that keep Boosie in the news, from his decision to change his name to "Boosie Badazz" to assert his maturity, to his history of homophobic and transphobic comments regarding Zaya Wade and Lil Nas X. We also touch on his shocking admissions regarding parenting and recent arrests in San Diego on gun charges.
Tune in for a comprehensive look at the rapper who claims his "reality rap" is designed to touch your heart rather than just make you dance.