Boosie Badazz's Son's Legal Troubles Grow As Police Arrest Two More

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Authorities have yet to disclose what was allegedly stolen in the incident involving Boosie Badazz's son, known as Ray Ray.

Investigators weren't finished after arresting Boosie Badazz's 18-year-old son on robbery and battery charges. Two more people have now been taken into custody in Louisiana, bringing the total number of arrests connected to the alleged incident to four. According to WBRZ, Livingston Parish sheriff's deputies identified the latest suspects as Antonio Cooley, 19, and Calei Ely, 18. Their arrests follow the October 22 detention of Ivy Ray Hatch, better known as Ray Ray, and an unidentified juvenile. Authorities have not publicly detailed the specific allegations against Cooley and Ely.

The investigation began Oct. 21, when deputies responded to a reported battery on Buffwood Street in Denham Springs around 7 p.m. The complainant told investigators that Hatch and a juvenile had assaulted and robbed him. "The victim in this case reported being battered and robbed," Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard said in a statement. At the time, he confirmed the initial arrests and warned that additional suspects could be taken into custody.

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Hatch was booked on charges of armed robbery, aggravated second-degree battery, possession of a firearm with drugs, and possession of drug paraphernalia. A judge set his bond at $275,500, which he posted before leaving the Livingston Parish Detention Center on Thursday night. Officers transported the unidentified juvenile to the Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center. Investigators have not disclosed the minor's age or alleged role beyond what the complainant said.

The arrests have also drawn attention to Boosie, who has experienced his own legal troubles over the years. However, the Baton Rouge rapper has not publicly addressed his son's case. When TMZ contacted him about Hatch's arrest, he declined to comment.

Investigators have identified four people connected to the case, but several details remain undisclosed. The sheriff's office has not specified what was allegedly stolen, the extent of the complainant's injuries, or what charges Cooley and Ely may face. Those unanswered questions have become more significant as the investigation expands beyond Hatch and the juvenile initially accused of the attack.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming the Co-Head of Original Content. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, and Amy Luciani—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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