Rapper Boosie Badazz is now at the center of a felony aggravated assault case after an alleged late-night attack at a downtown Houston nightclub, with a warrant issued for his arrest. Court records state that a security guard was left with a head wound that required eight staples. The incident reportedly unfolded as the club was closing last Sunday during Memorial Day weekend, and Boosie is expected in Harris County court on Monday at 9 a.m.
What court records say
According to FOX 26 Houston, prosecutors allege that Torrence Ivy Hatch Jr., Boosie Badazz’s legal name, struck a security guard in the back of the head with the glass base of a hookah. The confrontation allegedly began as staff escorted a woman out while the club was closing. Court documents reviewed by the station say the guard bent down to pick up the woman's belongings and was then hit from behind. The guard told investigators he felt blood running down his face and saw Hatch holding the broken glass. FOX 26 reports that a warrant has been issued in Harris County charging Hatch with felony aggravated assault.
Boosie’s recent legal history
Boosie has already seen a courtroom this year on a separate federal case. As detailed by the U.S. Department of Justice, Hatch was sentenced in January in a federal felon-in-possession of a firearm case. That release notes that his penalty included supervised release, community service, and a fine. The federal matter is unrelated to the new Harris County allegation but provides recent context for his ongoing appearances in court.
What the charge carries in Texas
Under Texas Penal Code §22.02, aggravated assault can be charged when an assault causes serious bodily injury or when a deadly weapon is used or exhibited. The statute generally treats aggravated assault as a second-degree felony, although the offense can be elevated in certain situations and carries significantly steeper penalties than a simple assault charge.
What happens next
With a warrant active, authorities can arrest Hatch on the aggravated assault charge. If taken into custody, he would be processed through the Harris County system and arraigned on the alleged offense. Per FOX 26 Houston, prosecutors expected Hatch to appear in county court Monday at 9 a.m., and the station reported it was seeking comment from his legal team. This story will be updated as additional court records and official statements become available.
