Key Points
- Boosie BadAzz says he is asking President Trump for a pardon.
- The rapper pleaded guilty to a federal firearm charge this August.
- He is scheduled to be sentenced on 21 November this year.
Boosie BadAzz (Torrence Ivy Hatch Jr.) told reporters he is still hopeful. He spoke to TMZ in Harlem on Wednesday and repeated his request.
The rapper said he is “still working on it” and expects help. He added he will keep asking the president for clemency.
Why he is asking for a pardon
Boosie pleaded guilty to a federal firearm charge in August this year. He told the court he wanted the case behind him and to move on.
The rapper has publicly pushed for a pardon since last November on social posts. Other high-profile clemency choices have fetched mixed reaction across news outlets. Presidential pardon triggers outrage from Bilyaminu Bello family links show public debate around pardons.
Legal timing and background
Boosie faces a sentencing date set for 21 November in federal court. He said he wants to travel and work again after the matter closes.
His team entered a guilty plea in August to resolve the case quickly. Boosie said the plea removes many limits that held him back this year.
The rapper pointed to past pardons and clemency decisions as hope for his case. News this month shows the president grants clemency in varied cases. Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, shifts crypto policy is a recent example.
He said his voice is loud and he will keep asking for help. Boosie also noted he does not yet have a pardon in hand.
What comes next
Boosie will appear for sentencing on 21 November as scheduled by the court. If the president grants clemency, it could change that court outcome.
Until then, Boosie and his team will pursue legal options and public appeals. The rapper plans a release with YB on 14 November while the case continues.
