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Boosie Badazz lawsuit over failed Trump pardon

Overview

In late June 2026, rapper Boosie Badazz (Torrence Hatch) was charged with multiple violations of his federal supervised release after an incident at Houston’s Dome Nightclub, leading to a July 10 hearing that could add an 18‑month term to a pending Texas aggravated‑assault case. On July 13 he filed a civil suit against far‑right political operatives Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman, seeking a $300,000 refund of the $600,000 he paid for a promised presidential pardon of his federal firearms conviction. The complaint cites a contract clause that would return half the fee if no pardon materialised; the lobbyists deny such a provision, claim they “tried very, very hard,” and point to unrelated legal fines. Text messages released to investigators show the lobbyists asserting they had “Trump on speed dial” and later telling Boosie’s lawyer that the pardon had been signed and was awaiting announcement. A White House official confirmed that no pardon application was ever filed and warned that third‑party payments can undermine clemency prospects. By July 18 Boosie moved the dispute into arbitration while continuing the refund claim. Commentators highlighted the case as an example of the “pardon economy” that emerged during the Trump administration, raising concerns about lobbying ethics and potential bribery. In early August Boosie told host Rickey Smiley that the $600,000 arrangement was a “Ponzi scheme,” reiterating on the August 6 “On The Spot” podcast that the deal was a scam, denying accusations of “snitching,” quoting the lobbyists’ promises, noting that conservative figures have distanced themselves, and emphasizing his status as a powerful Black man. Federal prosecutors continue to seek revocation of his supervised release while the civil and arbitration actions keep the lobbyists’ conduct under scrutiny.

Entities

Rickey Smiley · Jacob Wohl · Jack Burkman · Donald Trump · Boosie Badazz

Timeline

  1. 22 days ago

    [CULTURE] 14 sources
    Boosie Badazz Calls $600,000 Trump Pardon Deal a Scam

    Boosie Badazz says he lost $600,000 to Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman's firm that promised a Trump pardon, calling the deal a scam and denying snitch accusations.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Rapper Boosie Badazz Seeks $300,000 Refund After Failed Trump Pardon Scheme

    Rapper Boosie Badazz seeks a $300,000 refund after paying $600,000 to Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman, who failed to secure him a Trump-era presidential pardon.

  3. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 18 sources
    Boosie Badazz sues GOP lobbyists over $600,000 failed Trump pardon

    Rapper Boosie Badazz sues Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman for $300,000 after paying $600,000 for a Trump pardon that never materialised; White House says they had no contact.

  4. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Rapper Boosie Badazz faces possible prison for probation violations

    Rapper Boosie Badazz is accused of breaching federal probation after a May 2026 Houston nightclub assault, with prosecutors seeking an 18‑month prison term; the artist denies the violations and claims he had PO

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