In a heated response to ongoing legal actions from Louisiana’s Attorney General Liz Merl, rapper Boosie Badazz has announced plans to potentially relocate his popular Boosie Bash event to other states. The festival, which has been a staple in Baton Rouge, is facing scrutiny for allegedly using the name and image of Caleb Wilson, a young man who died in a hazing incident, without proper consent from his family.
Boosie expressed his frustration in a recent livestream, stating, “I might not be going back to my city. I think it’s it for me,” referring to the challenges he faces in hosting the event in Louisiana. He indicated plans to take the Boosie Bash tour to various states, including Arkansas, Texas, and Florida, asserting that he would not let legal troubles hinder his efforts to support the community.
The controversy began when Merl announced her intention to pursue legal action over the alleged misuse of Wilson’s name and image to promote the festival. According to Merl, Wilson’s family was not informed about the usage of their loved one’s name for the event, which they believed was intended to be a charitable initiative. Boosie, however, maintains that he had engaged with Wilson’s family regarding a scholarship fund aimed at honoring Caleb’s memory.
The rapper revealed plans to invest significantly in the upcoming tour, stating he would allocate around $300,000 to secure venues across multiple states. Despite the challenges, Boosie remains determined to proceed with the event, emphasizing his desire to make a positive impact through the scholarship fund he aims to establish.
As tensions escalate, Boosie has called for public support, asking fans to comment on which cities they would like to see the Boosie Bash tour visit. This situation continues to unfold as both sides prepare for an inevitable legal showdown, with Boosie’s team expressing their intention to respond to the Attorney General’s claims.