Boosie Badazz Unapologetic Over Trans Remarks, Says Jay-Z Didn't Try To Call Him

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Boosie Badazz recently made waves over his comments about Zaya Wade, and while he won't apologize, he does say that he doesn't have "nothing against nobody."

After 12-year-old Zaya Wade came out as transgender, it became the talk of social media. Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union openly supported Zaya's transition, causing many parents and non-parents alike to weigh in with their opinion on the famous couple. Boosie Badazz made waves over his criticisms, so much so that it was rumored that Jay-Z attempted to lock down a conversation with him—a chat that Boosie reportedly turned down. However, during a recent conversation with VladTV, Boosie clarified that Jay never actually wanted to talk to him. 

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"The people got it wrong," he said. "The owner of my reality show, he know Jay. We started losing advertising, he like, 'Imma call Jay. Jay can put you on the line with Dwyane Wade and y'all do some sh*t. We clear this sh*t up and go get the bag. Whoopty woo. Jay can make it happen.' He the one who can make it happen. He from New York, my boy from New York. I was just like, no, bruh. No, I ain't...I stand what I stand on. I don't feel I said nothing wrong to apologize for." 

Boosie admitted that even his mother "got on [his] ass about the situation." He added, "That's where I got that line from, 'Who am I to judge?' 'Cause she kept saying that. And I just made the song." The rapper said his mother pointed out the things that he does that people may not like, but he figured that she was just trying to "get in [his] head to flip [him]" and he wasn't having any part of it. "I ain't apologizing."

"I feel kids can't make decisions like that at that age and I just believe in traditional values, that's all," he said matter-of-factly. "And people took it the wrong way but I wasn't trying to harm nobody about it. I don't have nothing against nobody or nothing like that." Watch Boosie Badazz talk about his views on Zaya Wade below and check out what else he had to say about being banned from Planet Fitness over his comments.


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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 a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. 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, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.