Breaking news came as federal agents arrested Boosie immediately after his court hearing in San Diego. The Baton Rouge rapper had previously been facing gun charges and had pleaded not guilty.
On June 14, 2023, while the San Diego County District Court dismissed the gun charges during the hearing, Boosie was swiftly apprehended by federal agents for a separate outstanding legal issue. The details of this new arrest have not yet been released by the court or Boosie’s team.
Boosie Pleads Not Guilty To Recent Gun Charges; Faces Up to 3 Years If Convicted
Boosie recently entered a plea of “not guilty” in court regarding the recent gun possession charges filed against him. The charges stem from his arrest in San Diego during a routine traffic stop. If convicted, the Louisiana rapper could face a maximum sentence of three years if convicted.
Arrest & Plea
According to a report from NBC San Diego, on May 15, Boosie pleaded “not guilty” to the gun possession charges leveled against him following his arrest during a traffic stop in San Diego on May 6. Authorities reported the discovery of two loaded firearms during the incident.
Despite the charges, Boosie’s legal team maintains his innocence.
Bail & Potential Consequences
Boosie’s release from custody came after posting a bail amount of $50,000. However, the rapper faces significant consequences if found guilty of the charges.
In this case, the maximum penalty for gun possession is a three-year prison sentence. The trial outcome will determine the impact on the “Wipe Me Down” rapper’s career and personal life.
In a related incident, TMZ reported that Boosie publicly appeared at a San Diego nightclub shortly after being released on bond.
Updated by Chris Samuel (5/17/2023)
Boosie Arrested In San Diego On Gun Charges While Filming Music Video
Boosie was recently arrested in San Diego for gun possession while filming a music video for “How You Wanna Play It?” with rapper Bully Three. The Louisiana rapper is known to have several run-ins with the law and has since been open about his disdain for law enforcement.
Boosie’s Arrest
On May 6, Boosie, real name Torrence Hatch Jr., was arrested on charges of felon in possession of a firearm, concealed weapon carry in a vehicle, an unlisted owner of an unregistered firearm, and possession of ammunition by a prohibited person.
According to reports, Boosie was bonded out on the same day.
Boosie’s Disdain For Law Enforcement
Boosie has been known to show his disdain for law enforcement in different ways. Recently, at a San Diego nightclub appearance, Boosie had the crowd chant, “F*!K San Diego Police!”
In another incident, Boosie reportedly “trolled” police officers by performing “Set It Off” on a highway during a traffic stop instead of complying with their orders in August 2022. It is also worth noting that Boosie has also been previously arrested on gun charges in the past.
He was also found not guilty of first-degree murder in 2012.
Also, in the past, Boosie suggested that his run-ins with police may have gotten his Instagram account deleted at one point.
New York rapper Lil Tjay is another artist who was arrested on gun charges in the Bronx. The rapper was on his way to film a music video when he was pulled over by police.