Lil Boosie is making waves again, but this time it’s not just with his music. Over the weekend, the Baton Rouge rapper took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his frustration with an ongoing legal battle that has been a thorn in his side since May of last year. With the 2025 U.S. presidential race looming, Boosie is sending a clear message: He needs a pardon, and he’s calling out both sides of the political spectrum to get it done.
In a series of passionate tweets, Boosie vented about his case being dismissed due to a ruling by the 9th Circuit Court, only to have that ruling unexpectedly vacated just two weeks later. “SMH soon as I celebrate the law is vacated GTFOH,” he tweeted, tagging both Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former President Donald Trump. “I got some powerful people who hate me with every bone in their body. I was sent to prison for 10 years for 3rd marijuana. For being a user lol no rehab, no probation, sent straight to prison. At this point, I need a pardon from whoever wins @vp @realdonaldtrump.”
The core of Boosie’s legal frustration lies in a firearm possession case that was recently dismissed in San Diego. A federal judge ruled that stripping a nonviolent felon of their right to own a firearm was unconstitutional. However, the victory was short-lived as prosecutors promptly filed a new indictment with different charges, just two weeks later. Boosie, who was on vacation at the time, took to X to denounce the legal maneuvers as “making this a circus,” and branded the situation as “unconstitutional.” He urged his followers to “tell a president pardon this bullsh—t.”
The new charges against Boosie include possession of a firearm as a convicted felon and knowingly possessing a firearm while dealing with controlled substances. This adds to his already complex legal history. In 2014, Boosie was released from prison after serving nearly five years on drug charges and notably beat a first-degree murder charge while incarcerated.
If convicted on the new charges, Boosie faces a potential maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. As the rapper navigates these turbulent waters, his public plea for a presidential pardon underscores a broader call for justice and reform. Whether it’s the Democratic or Republican nominee who steps up, Boosie’s case highlights the need for empathy and action in the face of complex legal challenges.