Boosie Badazz has avoided additional jail time in his long-running federal gun possession case, as a San Diego judge sentenced the Louisiana rapper to time served, financial penalties, and community-based conditions instead of new prison time. According to The Source, the final sentence was handed down in a San Diego federal courtroom on January 9, following Boosie’s guilty plea to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon stemming from a 2023 traffic stop.[1]
According to The Source, prosecutors reportedly asked the court to impose a two-year prison sentence along with three years of supervised release, but the judge declined that recommendation and opted for a more lenient outcome focused on non-custodial accountability.[1] The outlet reports that Boosie received credit for time already served, a $50,000 fine, and 300 hours of community service, effectively closing the door on any further incarceration in the federal case.[1] The sentence marks the end of a high-stakes legal battle that had the potential to send the Baton Rouge native back behind bars for an extended period.
The case originated from a 2023 traffic stop in San Diego, where authorities recovered multiple firearms from Boosie’s vehicle, reportedly including a handgun that drew extra attention after being seen during an Instagram Live broadcast.[1] What began as a local matter was later refiled at the federal level, significantly raising the stakes for the rapper.[1] A plea agreement reached in August 2025 reportedly set the stage for the January sentencing, with Boosie formally admitting to being a felon in possession of a firearm as part of the deal.[1] The Source notes that the judge’s ruling effectively brings the years-long federal firearms case to a close.[1]
The outcome carries major implications for Boosie Badazz’s career, as the rapper remains free to continue recording, touring, and engaging with fans rather than serving a new prison term. While the $50,000 fine and 300 hours of community service represent substantial penalties, the non-custodial sentence allows Boosie to stay active in the culture at a time when legal troubles have derailed the momentum of several artists across hip-hop. According to The Source, what once threatened to become another extended chapter of incarceration has instead ended with a focus on accountability outside of custody, closing a significant legal chapter in Boosie Badazz’s story.[1]
