Boosie Responds to Legal Threat Over Caleb Wilson’s Name

Rapper Boosie responded on social media after LA Attorney General Liz Murrill threatened legal action over using Caleb Wilson’s name and image to promote Boosie Bash.


Murrill claimed that the use of Wilson’s name was unauthorized and demanded its removal from promotional materials. She also objected to the scholarship offered in Wilson’s honor. Wilson, a 20-year-old Southern University student, tragically died in a hazing incident, and three men have been arrested in connection with his death. Murrill stated that Wilson’s parents had not consented to Boosie’s use of their son’s name for the event, which included promoting a scholarship in his memory.

Boosie, whose real name is Torrence Hatch Jr., responded on social media, denying any intent to exploit Wilson’s death for personal gain. He emphasized that the event was advertised on Eventbrite well before Wilson’s tragic passing and questioned the accusation of capitalizing on his death. “HOW THE F*** CAN I CAPITALIZE OFF SOMEONE DEATH FOR A CONCERT? THAT AINT ME,” Boosie wrote. “A DEATH OF A STUDENT WONT HELP A CONCERT IT WOULD HURT A CONCERT.”

The rapper suggested that Murrill was targeting him for reasons unrelated to the incident, claiming she had a “grudge against rappers” instead of working collaboratively to address the issue. Boosie also expressed his intention to help Wilson’s family, revealing that he had attempted to donate $20,000 to them and publicly asked for someone from the family to reach out.

Boosie criticized Murrill’s legal threat, calling it a “slap in [his] face.” He defended the Boosie Bash, stating that the event had been violence-free for six years and had contributed significantly to the local economy in Baton Rouge. The festival, held at Southern University’s Mini Dome from March 21-23, featured performances from various artists, and Boosie had previously mentioned that Wilson’s father supported the tribute and scholarship.

However, Murrill disputed Boosie’s claims, asserting that Wilson’s parents were unaware of the tribute and had requested the removal of his name from all promotional materials. She referred to Boosie Bash as a “for-profit event” and vowed to pursue legal action over the use of Wilson’s image.

Southern University released a statement acknowledging the scholarship proposal but reiterated that it would only support initiatives honoring Wilson’s legacy if the family’s wishes were respected. The situation remains complicated, with Boosie claiming he was acting in good faith and Murrill seeking to protect the family’s wishes.

The legal outcome remains uncertain, but Boosie’s social media posts suggest he is open to resolving the situation amicably.