Austin Rapper Boosie Addresses Theft of Services Warrant
AUSTIN — Louisiana rapper Boosie Badazz, known simply as Boosie, has spoken out this week regarding an arrest warrant issued against him in Travis County, Texas. This warrant stems from accusations that he failed to pay for chauffeur services totaling $8,800 over the course of several days this past June. In a video statement released to the media, Boosie called the situation a “misunderstanding.”
The incident, detailed in court records, alleges that Boosie, whose real name is Torence Hatch, was charged with theft of service priced between $2,500 and $30,000. The charges were officially filed on August 29, and a summons was later issued requiring him to appear in court on October 28.
Efforts to address the arrest warrant have been ongoing. A request to recall the warrant was made on September 19. However, Travis County’s online records show the warrant remains active because the court has yet to receive the necessary physical documentation from the Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Initially, when the warrant was reported, there was no legal representation listed for Boosie. Following the news, an attorney was appointed, who provided comment to update the situation. Attorney Benjamin Gergen stated, “Torence’s charge was rejected from prosecution today by the Travis County District Attorney’s Office. We appreciate their hard work and time to help resolve a civil matter that inexplicably was charged as a felony offense. This was a contractual dispute and nothing more.”
The District Attorney’s Office confirmed the rejection of the charges, indicating that the restitution has been paid and both parties involved in the case have reached an agreement.
Boosie Responds to the Allegations
On September 25, Boosie shared a video with his followers, discussing the incident in more detail. He described the events surrounding the chauffeur services as a simple misunderstanding, stating he believed the services were part of a promotional exchange. Specifically, he mentioned doing social media promotions for both the chauffeur service and a food business run by the chauffeur driver’s wife.
However, the arrest affidavit noted that the chauffeur driver denied any agreement regarding a deal for service in exchange for social media promotion. Boosie elaborated in his video, saying, “He said he talked to one of my guys and they had set a price, and I never knew nothing about that. But everything’s been cleared so obviously it was a misunderstanding.”
Details from the Incident
In addition to the payment dispute, Boosie mentioned that there had been an incident where the sprinter van used for his transportation was broken into. The burglary occurred on the night of June 7, during an event in San Antonio. According to law enforcement’s reports, Boosie opted not to file a report for the stolen items, and he exited the venue while police were still working on the investigation.
The chauffeur driver expressed dissatisfaction over the situation, claiming that Boosie and his team showed little concern for the broken $5,000 van and did not assist in covering the repair costs. Following the incident, the driver attempted to reach out for payment and provided Boosie with an official invoice.
As of today, both parties appear to have resolved the matter, with Boosie confirming that he paid the restitution. He concluded his video by expressing relief over the resolution, stating, “I’m just glad it’s been resolved.”
This story will continue to develop as more information becomes available regarding the case and any responses from Boosie or his legal counsel.
