Torrence Hatch Jr. or more known as Lil Boosie in his early years then later on called Boosie Badazz, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, executive, and actor.
He began rapping at the age of 14 and since then releasing popular regular studio albums. Even launching his very own record label, Bad Azz Entertainment.
Boosie has his own share of ups and downs but it is through his strong determination that he became what he is today.
If you want to know more about his struggles and breakthroughs in life, then continue reading. His net worth would also be revealed. Go ahead and have in-depth knowledge of one of the gems in the rapping industry.
Personal Details
Full Name: Torrence Hatch Jr.
Stage Name: Boosie Badazz, Lil Boosie
Gender: Male
Birthday: Nov 14, 1982
Place of Origin: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Age: 37 years old
Height: 5’6” ft
Weight: 63 Kg
Nationality: American
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Status: Married
Wife: Walnita Decuir-Hatch
Profession: American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, record producer
Lil Boosie Total Net Worth: $5 million
Early Life
Torrence Hatch Jr. or more known as Lil Boosie was born in Southside Baton Rouge, Louisiana on the 14th day of November 1982. He is the son of Torrence Hatch Sr. and Connie Hatch. He was raised in a low-income type housing together with his seven siblings.
His childhood days were unlike any others for he experienced quite a tough one. His father was strongly dependent on illegal drugs which eventually led to his death in 1997. On the other hand, his mother is a retired school teacher. At a very young age, Lil Boosie was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
He got his nickname from his parents who called him Boosie then, later on, became Lil Boosie. He was athletic and is very good at basketball. His mother hoped that his skills and great sportsmanship in the field will eventually lead him to land a good college. Unfortunately, due to his involvement in drugs, he was kicked out of his school.
Lil Boosie Career
In the late 1990s, his cousin Young Bleed Boosie introduced him to Baton Rouge-based rapper C-Loc. This eventually kick-started his career.
Through the guidance of his cousin and C-Loc, together with other rappers, they created a group named Concentration Camp in 1996. He was only 14 years old at that time and was the youngest member of the group.
In the year 2000, he made his debut under his old name, releasing his first studio album named “Youngest Of Da Camp” which reached 96 placed on the Billboard R&B charts.
He was associated with Pimp C and signed a deal under Pimp C’s Trill Entertainment. Later on, he released his second studio album, “For My Thugz”. Since then, he has released other albums, with a total of 6 studio albums.
Lil Boosie launched his own record label named Bad Azz Entertainment in 2008 which consists of many renowned artists and issuing many studio albums.
He was sent to prison due to drug involvement and possession but this didn’t stop him from making his music. He released his fourth album and even earned his GED even while in prison.
Aside from music, Boosie tried his luck in acting and landed a role in “Glass Jaw” which is an indie boxing film. He was portraying the role of a fight club operator.
Personal Life
May it be because of his tough childhood or just his bad decisions in life but Lil Boosie was charged with a number of legal issues. He pleaded guilty to drug charges and was sentenced to eight years in prison. He was also charged on first-degree murder of Terry Brod and later on was pled not guilty.
Not only did Boosie face legal issues, but he was also involved in many controversies and has been criticized by a lot of people.
Boosie is not even married but already has eight children from six different women. With the fear of losing half of his earnings, he didn’t even once consider getting married.
It was only after launching his own record label that he revealed that he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at his early age. Later on, he was also diagnosed with kidney cancer and thankfully had successful surgery in removing cancer.
Achievement and Awards
Lil Boosie didn’t win any major awards and wasn’t even nominated to one. But launching his very own record label company, Bad Azz Entertainment was already such a huge achievement. It doesn’t just plainly exist because it also consists of many renowned and talented artists. Up to present, he has already issued many regular studio albums.
Lil Boosie Net worth
Lil Boosie’s net worth as of September 2020, is estimated to be about $5 million. His earnings were from his rapping career at a very early age through the success of his studio albums.
He is currently spending his years in Louisiana State Penitentiary due to his drug involvement. Amidst this, he is considered as one of the people with rags to riches story. From being born to a poor family to being a successful man in his field and even earning millions.
Undoubtedly, Lil Boosie is considered a man with revolutionary life experiences.
