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Louisiana Attorney General issues statement on use of Caleb Wilson's name during 'Boosie Bash'

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill stated that Caleb Wilson's parents did not consent to the use of his name and image for the event.
Murrill expressed intentions of taking legal action, citing the unauthorized use of Wilson's name and image for a for-profit event.
Murrill criticized the information given to the public about the scholarship as a massive misrepresentation.

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Why Boosie Badazz's Gesture to Honor Slain Southern University Hazing Victim Went Completely Sideways

In his attempt to create a scholarship in honor of Caleb Wilson, the Southern University scholar who died during a hazing ritual, Boosie Badazz is facing some backlash from the student’s family. As a result, the Louisiana attorney general is treating legal action against the “Wipe Me Down” rapper.Read more...

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Uproxx

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Boosie Badazz Responds To Baton Rouge Attorney General’s Threat Of Legal Action Over His Caleb Wilson Scholarship Fund

Getty Image In the eyes of local officials, the Badazz portion of Boosie’s stage name is well-deserved. Yesterday (March 23), the “Wipe Me Down” rapper was called out by his hometown’s attorney general. In a statement submitted to WBRZ News Louisiana 2, Baton Rouge Attorney General Liz Murrill slammed Boosie for deploying insensitive marketing efforts surrounding his upcoming annual event, Boosie Bash. Murrill accused Boosie of exploiting the tr…

23 hours ago

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Set It Off: Boosie Responds After Lousiana Attorney General Threatens

Source: Julia Beverly After Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said she was gearing up to sue rapper Boosie Badazzfor allegedly using the name, image, and likeness of Caleb Wilson—the Southern University student who died at an off-campus hazing incident in February— for his scholarship fund and rap festival, the rapper responded. “HOW THE F*** CAN I CAPITALIZE OFF SOMEONE DEATH FOR A CONCERT?” asked the Louisiana emcee. Murrill Alleges That …

1 day ago·Atlanta, United States

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TMZ

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Boosie Badazz Facing Legal Action for Unauthorized Caleb Wilson Scholarship

Boosie Badazz's attempt at a good deed isn't going unpunished ... after the parents of hazing victim Caleb Wilson denied him permission to create a scholarship in the student's honor!!!

2 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Louisiana Attorney General issues statement on use of Caleb Wilson's name during 'Boosie Bash'

In the statement, Murrill said Wilson's family "did not give consent and know nothing about their son's name and image being used to promote this event."

3 days ago·New Orleans, United States

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louisianafirstnews.com

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Louisiana attorney general criticizes Baton Rouge school visit by rapper with alleged gang links

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is speaking out against the East Baton Rouge Parish School System after a rapper with alleged gang ties visited a local school and filmed a video with students. Murrill criticized the incident, questioned how officials allowed it to happen and raised concerns about school safety and privacy violations. "This is absolutely unacceptable. Who allowed this to happen? THIS is…

3 days ago

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