Boosie Badazz: Outrage as rapper claims to have paid for oral sex for 12-year-old son and nephews
‘I’m training these boys right,’ said rapper in an Instagram Live video that has prompted calls for him to be arrested
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.US rapper Boosie Badazz has provoked outrage after claiming he paid for oral sex for his underage sons and nephews.
The hip-hop artist, whose real name is Torrence Hatch Jr, made the comments in an Instagram Live video, clips of which have been circulated on social media.
Hatch, who had minor hits with tracks including “Set It Off” and “Wipe Me Down”, said: “I’m training these boys right, I’m training these boys right. Ask any of my nephews, ask any of them… ask my son. Yeah, when they was 12, 13 they got head.”
“That’s how it’s supposed to be,” he continued. “Hell yeah I got my f***ing son d**k sucked. You f***ing right. Yes, a grown woman, grown, super grown, checked his a** out. Checked all my nephews out, super grown. Is she grown? She check me out.
“I know what the f*** she did to them, she checked me out, that b****. I’m getting them prepared, man.”
Hatch lives in Louisiana, where it is illegal to solicit sex workers, and for anyone older than 17 to engage in sex, including oral sex, with anyone under that age. If true, the claims would represent sexual assault.
People on Twitter have described the claims as “child abuse”.
Hatch, who has a history of making homophobic and transphobic comments, also said in the video: “That’s why [my kids] have iPhone 11s. They can watch as much porn as they want. It’s better than them watching cartoons with two men kissing.”
The Independent has reached out to the rapper’s representatives for comment.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments