Boosie BadAzz is free in court as federal penalties give way to supervisory services and a new path forward.
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Boosie BadAzz avoided jail Friday after pleading guilty to gun charges in California federal court.
The ruling ends a long-running federal case and results in a much lighter outcome than prosecutors had sought. A judge sentenced Louisiana-born rapper Torrence Hatch Jr. to prison time, three years of supervision and 300 hours of community service. The decision comes after months of uncertainty and ends a legal saga that moved from local authorities to federal court.
Boosie’s attorney, Meghan Blanco, confirmed the outcome in a statement provided to XXL.
“Mr. Hatch was sentenced to serve in addition to three years of supervision and 300 hours of community service. This resolution provides him with relief and allows him to finally put this chapter behind him. He can now focus on continuing his musical career, devoting time to his family and providing a positive and inspiring presence to his children and the wider community.”
Before the hearing, prosecutors pressed for harsher penalties. They recommended a 24-month sentence followed by three years of supervised release. The judge denied the request and allowed Busey to walk free after his court appearance.
Before entering the courthouse, Busey shared a video on social media showing his preparations for the day. He appeared in a bright blue suit and a high-end Audemars Piguet watch.
The title is short and confident. “Let’s get it!”
The case dates back to 2023, when Boosie was booked after a traffic stop in San Diego. Police later found multiple firearms in his car, authorities said. The situation escalated after police mentioned he had a gun in his waistband during an Instagram Live broadcast. Local officials initially dropped the case, but federal prosecutors later became involved.
A federal judge dismissed the charges in July, but prosecutors quickly refiled them. By August, Boosie chose to accept a plea deal and waited months for sentencing while continuing to tour, release music and post regularly online.
The ruling allows Busey to restart his career without the shadow of a prison sentence. While supervision and community service will still be part of the sentence, the outcome marks another moment for the rapper to once again avoid prison and return to the spotlight with his momentum intact.
