Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Boosie Badazz
How Boosie Badazz built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Boosie Badazz, born Torrence Hatch Jr., is a prominent American rapper and songwriter hailing from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Rising to fame in the early 2000s, he became a pivotal figure in Southern hip-hop, known for his raw, visceral storytelling that often reflects his experiences with street life and systemic struggles. Throughout his career, Boosie has overcome significant personal and legal challenges, including a lengthy prison sentence, which only solidified his status as a resilient icon in the rap community. Beyond his music, he has cultivated a distinct public persona, frequently engaging with fans on social media and offering unfiltered commentary on cultural and industry issues. His enduring influence persists through his consistent output of music and his role as a mentor to younger artists, cementing his legacy as a authentic and polarizing voice within modern hip-hop culture.
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1998: Joining Concentration Camp
In 1998, Boosie Badazz became the youngest member of the Baton Rouge rap group Concentration Camp, having been mentored by established artists like Young Bleed and C-Loc.
2000: Debut Musical Appearances
During the year 2000, Boosie made his official recording debut appearing on C-Loc's album 'It's A Gamble' and the Concentration Camp group album 'Camp III: Thug Brothas'.
2000: Release of debut album Youngest of da Camp
In 2000, Boosie BadAzz launched his solo music career with the release of his debut studio album, Youngest of da Camp.
2001: Joined Trill Entertainment
In 2001, Boosie Badazz officially joined the Trill Entertainment label, which was supported by the late Pimp C of the legendary hip-hop duo UGK.
2002: Release of For My Thugz and Boosie 2002 (Advance)
During 2002, Boosie released his album 'For My Thugz' under the alias Lil Boosie and debuted his first mixtape, 'Boosie 2002 (Advance)', featuring collaborations with artists like Pimp C, Young Bleed, Webbie, and Max Minelli.
2002: Release of For My Thugz
In 2002, following his signing with Trill Entertainment, Boosie BadAzz released his second studio album titled For My Thugz.
2003: Release of Ghetto Stories
In the summer of 2003, Boosie Badazz collaborated with rapper Webbie to release the album Ghetto Stories, a project that was presented by Pimp C.
2004: Release of Both Sides of the Track and Bad Ass
In 2004, Lil Boosie released the project Both Sides of the Track with South Coast Coalition. During this same year, he dropped the compilation mixtape Bad Ass, which included original tracks such as Trill Shit. Additionally, he was featured alongside Young Bleed on the song I Smoke, I Drank, which appeared on the Body Head Bangerz debut album, Body Head Bangerz: Volume One.
2004: Prolific Year of Collaborations and Releases
Throughout 2004, Boosie Badazz was highly active, releasing the Trill Azz Mixtape Vol. 1 with Webbie, the Trill Azz Mixes II which debuted Lil Phat, and the collaborative album Gangsta Musik with Webbie, ultimately leading to interest from Universal Music Group.
January 1, 2005: Release of United We Stand, Divided We Fall and Street Code
On January 1, 2005, Lil Boosie collaborated with Lava House Records to launch the album United We Stand, Divided We Fall. Furthermore, he released the project Street Code in collaboration with Pat Lowrenzo during this timeframe.
January 2005: Signing with Warner Bros. Records
In January 2005, Boosie Badazz officially signed a major recording contract with the label Warner Bros. Records, marking a significant advancement in his professional music career.
December 2006: Release of Streetz Iz Mine Mixtape
In early December 2006, Lil Boosie collaborated with DJ Drama for the Gangsta Grillz mixtape titled Streetz Iz Mine, which included a guest feature from fellow rapper Webbie.
2007: Release of Bad Azz Mixtapes Vol. 2 and Survival of the Fittest
In 2007, Boosie Badazz dropped the Bad Azz Mixtapes Vol. 2 and collaborated with Webbie on the remix of Foxx's song "Wipe Me Down," which was included on the Trill Entertainment compilation album Survival of the Fittest released later that same year.
December 2008: Release of Lil Boosie Presents: Da Click
During December 2008, Boosie Badazz released the collaborative project titled Lil Boosie Presents: Da Click, which spotlighted the group Da Click consisting of Hatch Boy, Locco, Quick, and Bleek.
March 2009: Release of The Return Of Mr. Wipe Me Down mixtape
In March 2009, Boosie Badazz released the promotional mixtape titled The Return Of Mr. Wipe Me Down, which featured production work from The Runners and V-12 and served to promote his upcoming second major studio album.
2009: Establishment of Bad Azz Entertainment and 2009 Releases
In 2009, Lil Boosie launched his own record label, Bad Azz Entertainment, and utilized the platform to release his project Thug Passion. Throughout the same year, he collaborated on several mixtapes, including Category 7: Bad Azz Hurricane with Hurricane Chris released in July, Untouchables with LoLa Monroe, and The 25th Hour, the latter of which featured personal commentary regarding his prison term.
September 28, 2010: Release of Incarcerated
On September 28, 2010, Boosie released his fourth studio album titled Incarcerated through Asylum Records. The project featured production primarily by B.J., with additional contributions from Mouse on Tha Track and guest appearances by artists including Webbie, Foxx, and Lil Trill.
2010: Release of Unbreakable and Career Plans from Prison
In 2010, Lil Boosie and his former CEO, C-Loc, released the compilation album Unbreakable. During the same year, while incarcerated and facing charges of murder and conspiracy, Boosie announced his intention to continue pursuing his music career.
2010: Release of Gone Til' December
In 2010, Lil Boosie released the mixtape album titled Gone Til' December, which contained a collection of new musical tracks.
2011: Release of Hit After Hit 3
In 2011, Quick collaborated with Lil Boosie to release the project titled Hit After Hit 3.
2012: Releases of My Brother's Keeper and Under Investigation
During 2012, two projects were released: My Brother's Keeper, featuring Money Bagz and Quick, and the free mixtape Under Investigation, a collaboration with Ray Vicks distributed on Livemixtapes.
March 10, 2014: Post-Prison Press Conference and Atlantic Records Deal
Following his release from prison, Boosie Badazz held his first public press conference on March 10, 2014, where he officially announced his new record deal with Atlantic Records. During this time, he also prepared for the release of his new music, including the single "Show Da World" featuring Webbie.
April 2014: Initial announcement of Touchdown 2 Cause Hell
In April 2014, Boosie Badazz officially announced his sixth studio album, titled Touchdown 2 Cause Hell.
July 15, 2014: First scheduled release date for Touchdown 2 Cause Hell
On July 15, 2014, the album Touchdown 2 Cause Hell was originally scheduled for release before being delayed.
September 23, 2014: Second scheduled release date for Touchdown 2 Cause Hell
The release of the album Touchdown 2 Cause Hell was pushed to September 23, 2014, but ultimately faced further delays.
October 2014: Name Change to Boosie Badazz
In October 2014, the rapper officially transitioned his stage name from Lil Boosie to Boosie Badazz.
October 30, 2014: Release of Life After Deathrow Mixtape
On October 30, 2014, Lil Boosie marked his return to the music scene following his prison release by dropping his mixtape titled "Life After Deathrow." Executive produced by his brother Taquari "TQ" Hatch, the project included collaborations with artists such as Yo Gotti, Trey Songz, and Shy Glizzy, and featured notable tracks like "I'm coming Home" and "NO JUICE."
April 22, 2015: Finalized track list and May 26 release date announcement
On April 22, 2015, Boosie revealed the 17-track list for his album and scheduled the final release date for May 26, 2015, featuring collaborations with artists like Rich Homie Quan, Webbie, and Chris Brown.
May 2015: Noisey Interview Regarding Name Change
During a May 2015 interview with Noisey, Boosie explained that he changed his name because he wanted to be addressed as an adult and felt that 'Boosie Badazz' better reflected his status as a man and father.
January 18, 2016: Announcement of Penitentiary Chances Joint Album
On January 18, 2016, Boosie Badazz and C-Murder officially announced their collaborative studio album titled Penitentiary Chances through a report on AllHipHop.
April 15, 2016: Scheduled Release of Penitentiary Chances
The collaborative album Penitentiary Chances by Boosie Badazz and C-Murder was scheduled to be released to the public on April 15, 2016.
December 15, 2017: Release of BooPac
On December 15, 2017, Boosie Badazz reached a career milestone by releasing his seventh studio album, which was titled BooPac.
November 22, 2018: Release of Boosie Blues Cafe
On November 22, 2018, the rapper Boosie Badazz officially released his studio album titled Boosie Blues Cafe.
March 29, 2019: Release of Badazz 3.5
Boosie Badazz expanded his discography on March 29, 2019, with the release of the project titled Badazz 3.5.
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