Boosie Responds to Lawsuit Threat on Caleb Wilson Name Use

Sarah Parker March 26, 2025

Boosie Badazz expressed his deep disappointment and frustration after his heartfelt attempt to honor the deceased Caleb Wilson, a promising Southern University student tragically lost due to a fraternity hazing incident in February. Earlier this month, the rapper announced plans to establish a scholarship in memory of the 20-year-old, aiming to support students in their educational pursuits. However, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has since claimed that Boosie did not have the authority to use Caleb’s name for his initiative, threatening legal action on behalf of Caleb’s family, which has added complexity to the situation.

After aggressively responding to the accusations, Boosie mentioned his desire to connect with Caleb’s family to offer his support, but he has encountered significant barriers in doing so. Additionally, the rapper hinted at the possibility of relocating his annual celebration, known as Boosie Bash, out of New Orleans due to the ongoing tensions surrounding this issue.

RELATED: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Member Reportedly Arrested In Connection To Caleb Wilson’s Tragic Hazing Death (UPDATE)

Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Legal Accusations Against Boosie

As mentioned, the Baton Rouge-based artist publicly announced the scholarship during his sixth annual Boosie Bash Festival held at Southern University. However, this week, Liz Murrill asserted that Boosie had utilized Caleb Wilson’s name, image, and likeness without consent from the family, according to local news outlet WBRZ. Furthermore, she contended that the rapper exploited Wilson’s memory to promote an event that was not actually charitable in nature.

“Caleb Wilson’s parents have informed me that they have not given consent and are completely unaware of their son’s name and image being used to promote this event,” the Louisiana Attorney General reportedly stated.

The Attorney General further emphasized, “They were not even aware that the event was taking place. They have formally requested the removal of his name, image, and any reference to a scholarship created in his honor from all promotional materials. I am prepared to initiate legal action due to their misappropriation of his name and image for the purpose of promoting their profit-driven event. This is not a charitable endeavor.”

Boosie’s Defiant Response to Legal Threats from Attorney General

Boosie swiftly reacted upon learning about the threat of a lawsuit. On his X account (formerly Twitter), he took the opportunity to clarify his genuine intentions on Monday (March 24). He expressed outrage at the allegation that Caleb Wilson’s parents were unaware of the scholarship or that he had exploited the deceased student’s memory for a commercial event. Boosie described the lawsuit threat as “the ultimate betrayal” and publicly called out both the Louisiana Attorney General and Wilson’s family.

“It’s incredibly sad for this attorney and the family to claim I promoted my event off someone’s passing! My event was listed on Eventbrite since November 14, and this incident occurred just a week before my concert was set to take place! How could I possibly capitalize on someone’s death to promote a concert? That’s not who I am. The tragic loss of a student wouldn’t benefit a concert; it would only harm it,” Boosie expressed.

He elaborated that he was approached to “help the situation” surrounding Caleb’s death and felt that was precisely what he was attempting to do. To face legal repercussions while trying to assist feels like an unjust “slap in the face.” He added, “WHEN KEEPING IT REAL GOES WRONG SMH BR I’M DONE. ANOTHER MONEY GRAB THIS IS THE ULTIMATE BETRAYAL SMH,” reflecting his deep frustration.

Boosie Expresses Desire to Support Caleb’s Family While Considering Event Location Change

On Tuesday (March 25), the rapper returned to X to demand that he be allowed to speak directly with Caleb’s family. He revealed that he has been trying to contribute $20,000 to assist them since learning about Caleb Wilson’s tragic passing. Moreover, he alleged that neither Southern University nor any other party has facilitated communication between him and the grieving parents.

“THIS IS A F**KING SHAME HOW THEY DOING ME ATTORNEY GENERAL LIZ MURRAL U CAN CALL ME TOO. THE REVENUE I BRING TO THE CAPITOL CITY IS UNMATCHED; THE FUN AND EXCITEMENT I PROVIDE IS UNMATCHED. NO VIOLENCE HAS OCCURRED AT MY EVENTS FOR SIX CONSECUTIVE YEARS, NOT EVEN A SINGLE FIGHT IN A CITY THAT EXPERIENCES MURDERS EVERY WEEKEND. INSTEAD OF TRYING TO BRING ME DOWN AND TAKE FROM ME, PERHAPS YOU SHOULD ALLOW ME TO BE IN POSITIONS WHERE I CAN EFFECT CHANGE IN THE CITY. I’VE HEARD THAT THIS ATTORNEY GENERAL HARBOURS A GRUDGE AGAINST RAPPERS. IF THAT IS THE CASE, WE NEED TO SIT DOWN AND TALK. I’M NOT JUST A RAPPER; I’M A FATHER, FILMMAKER, ENTREPRENEUR, AND PHILANTHROPIST. THIS IS WHY I LEFT THIS STATE; YOU WON’T LET ME SUCCEED. SMH IT’S ALL GOOD; I WILL FOREVER BE.”

In a subsequent live session, Boosie discussed the possibility of relocating his annual concert instead of hosting it in Louisiana, a move that reflects his current sentiments about the situation.

“These people are f**king with me in Louisiana. This might be the last Boosie Bash. I’m contemplating taking Boosie Bash on the road,” the rapper commented.

He expressed that he included Caleb Wilson in his annual event out of genuine compassion after his manager brought the situation to his attention. Boosie aimed to dedicate $10,000 to the scholarship in Caleb’s name and offer the family an additional $10,000. During his emotional speech, tears filled his eyes as he lamented how his city seems intent on “taking him down.” Swipe below to watch.

Latest Developments on Arrests Related to Caleb Wilson’s Death

As previously reported, law enforcement officials arrested three individuals in connection to the tragic death of Caleb Wilson. The 20-year-old was participating in an off-campus initiation for the Omega Psi Phi fraternity on February 27, which involved physical strikes to the chest. Following multiple blows, Wilson collapsed. His friends reportedly rushed him to Baton Rouge General Hospital, claiming he lost consciousness while playing basketball. However, this explanation quickly unraveled under scrutiny.

Caleb McCray, a Southern University alumnus, was the first person to be apprehended in relation to Wilson’s death after voluntarily turning himself in. McCray, who is also a member of the fraternity, faces charges of criminal hazing and manslaughter. A judge granted him a bond of $100,000, divided into $75,000 for manslaughter and $25,000 for hazing.

Additionally, Kyle Thurman was arrested for criminal hazing, while Isaiah Smith also surrendered on the same charge. The investigation remains active, according to ABC6, and it is possible that more individuals may be implicated as the case unfolds.