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Authorities in Austin, Texas have issued a warrant for Boosie related to a theft of services charge in Travis County.
KXAN reports that Boosie, born Torence Hatch, faces a theft of service charge ranging from $2,500 to $30,000. The charge filed on August 29 stems from an incident in June where Boosie allegedly failed to pay for chauffer services he received over several days.
KXAN also revealed that the chauffeur repeatedly asked Boosie and his manager about payment. Eventually, the driver sent the Louisiana rapper an invoice for $8,800, which he claims he never received.
The Advocate notes that someone reached out on June 5 to request a sprinter van to pick up the ‘Wipe Me Down’ emcee and others from the Austin airport that same day. The car service company did not receive an itinerary but ended up driving Boosie and his companions to multiple locations and activities over three days.
AllHipHop adds that Boosie praised the chauffeur services and shared a promotional video for the business on Instagram.
In response, the driver expressed gratitude and mentioned offering Boosie a “good price.” The ‘Set It Off’ artist then proposed that the company deduct the cost from the promotional video, and the driver reportedly agreed to “work something out.”
However, the chauffeur later told police that no situation existed where the promotional video would completely cover the service costs. He added that he never had such agreements with any client.
The driver also shared screenshots of messages where he requested the services and mentioned that payment would be made in cash.
Authorities issued the warrant for Boosie related to the incident on Friday, (Sept. 20), and he must appear in court in Travis County on October 28.
The Roommates immediately reacted to the news about Boosie in The Shade Room’s comment section. Some social media users argued that the service charge seemed excessive.
Instagram user @xosigned_bella wrote, “At this point Happy New Year cause we tired!”
Instagram user @mtho9066 wrote,” 2024 ain’t playing with these celebrities ”
While Instagram user @iamadhy wrote, “It’s a war on successful Black Men.”
Then Instagram user @aprnbeauty wrote, “Every time he run his mouth about somebody elses business and that industry they put a warrant out for him ”
Instagram user @carlosriverafinancial wrote, “Can we all agree that $8800 for chauffeur services is excess? Like damn what we flying a jet to each stop?”
Another Instagram user @only1nell7 wrote, “One day, he defended Diddy. The next day, he got a warrant . Look how God works.”
Lastly, Instagram user @quamain3 wrote, “Shouldve minded the business that paid him! ”
