Hip-hop icon Boosie Badazz, known for his unfiltered lyrics and magnetic personality, has plenty to celebrate these days. At 42, the rapper—born Torence Ivy Hatch Jr.—is entering an exciting new chapter of family life. This week, he shared the big news: he and his fiancé, Rajel Nelson, are expecting a baby girl. It will be Boosie’s ninth child and their first together.
“It’s a girl! Number 9 on the way,”
Boosie announced enthusiastically on Instagram, blending his signature Southern charm with heartfelt joy. The announcement came during his extravagant 42nd birthday party, where friends, family, and fans gathered to celebrate another year of his life and this new milestone as a father.
Boosie’s journey started in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he became one of Southern hip-hop’s most distinctive voices in the early 2000s. His raw, personal storytelling on albums like Bad Azz and mixtapes like Streetz Iz Mine struck a chord with fans worldwide. Over the years, despite legal troubles and controversies, Boosie has remained a cultural fixture.
As his family grows, he’s embracing a new role: a hands-on dad with a full house.
Boosie’s fiancé, Rajel Nelson, has been a source of support and strength in his life. Frequently shared on social media, their relationship offers fans a glimpse of their journey together. While critics have sometimes questioned their dynamic, Rajel has remained unfazed.
In a recent Instagram Live, she addressed detractors head-on, proudly stating her independence.
“I don’t need anyone’s approval,”
she said. Her confidence has won over fans who admire her for standing by Boosie while staying true to herself.
Boosie is already looking to the future with a baby girl on the way.
“I want another little boy,”
he admitted in a candid moment, hinting that baby number 10 might not be far off. His words reflect his love for fatherhood and his excitement about building an even bigger family.
That said, Boosie has been open about the challenges of co-parenting and the struggles of not always having all his kids under one roof. “When my kids leave, I get kind of sad,” he shared. “I built this home so my kids would live with me.”
The gender reveal, held during his birthday celebration, wasn’t just about welcoming a new baby—it was a moment to honor life, family, and everything Boosie holds dear. Surrounded by loved ones, he embraced the joy and energy fans know and love him for.
For Boosie, these personal milestones are as important as his musical legacy. Balancing fatherhood with the demands of a successful career, he continues to let fans into his world—raw, real, and full of heart.
With a baby girl on the way and dreams of expanding his family further, Boosie’s next chapter promises to be as lively and unpredictable as his rise to fame. One thing’s for sure: Boosie Badazz is living life his way, cherishing every moment.
