Unfortunately for many communities, including those involved in hip-hop, one can feel forced to engage in dangerous street life to make a living. While that's a loaded conversation unfit for a short article, it's always heartening to see artists try their best to tell young folks out there that there's always another way. Moreover, Boosie Badazz recently shared via Instagram an important message to the youth about how being a "gangster" isn't worth it. Of course, the 40-year-old rapper speaks from decades of experience, hardship, and exposure to that lifestyle. As such, his words ring true especially as he himself continues to see the repercussions of that.
"Never become no street n***a," Boosie told his IG Live viewers. "Don't ever become no gangster, bro. Always gotta have n***as with you, always gotta be trying to protect yourself, looking over your shoulder. S**t don't even be worth it, bro. You get older you be like, 'Damn, man.' Lotta s**t come with this s**t. It's the only thing that matter, bruh, staying alive. This ain't the life you want, though, dog. All y'all young n***as out there, this ain't the life you want."
Boosie's Advice For The Youth
In addition, Boosie is doing his part to be more of a helping hand in his community, albeit through unconventional means. For example, the Baton Rouge MC reportedly began plans to form a whole neighborhood in his backyard for people to thrive in. According to a video floating around social media, the haven will host luxury apartments and its streets will be named after his children. Also, apparently it will boast a huge pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, a movie theater, and much more. While it seems like a tall order and a big promise, hopefully everything pans out for the benefit of those who need it most.
Meanwhile, he also received some great but bittersweet news when he found out he's officially cancer-free. "CANCER FREE!" he wrote on Instagram. "GOD [is] GREAT, BUT HE [TESTS] YOUR FAITH ALL THE TIME! I was ready to see my cancer doctor/surgeon today, but I was told he passed last year. Thank [you], Dr. Wood, for always making me laugh when I was down. [You] were the best." For more updates and the latest news on Boosie Badazz, keep checking in with HNHH.