Boosie Badazz is taking a stand against artists sampling his music without permission, and he’s not holding back. The rapper, known for his candid social media presence, called out fellow artists, including Rod Wave, for using his 2010 track “Long Journey” without approval. In a video shared on social media, Boosie acknowledged Rod Wave’s take on the sample but emphasized his frustration with the lack of communication.
“Rod Wave did it the best, no cap,” Boosie acknowledged, but swiftly shifted his tone, expressing discontent over not being approached for collaboration. Boosie, asserting his business-minded approach, issued a warning to artists, insisting on fair compensation for the use of his work: “Can’t let you take my shit, and I’m not getting nothing. I just want my split, you know, my cut.”
In a determined stance, Boosie highlighted a perceived double standard in the industry, stating, “They wouldn’t do that to a white artist. They wouldn’t do that to another artist; just Boosie. So I’m coming back for all that, bro. Y’all already know.”
The rapper revealed that he had consulted his attorney about “five situations” where his work was sampled without consent, expressing frustration at the lack of communication from the involved artists. Boosie emphasized the legal implications, labeling it as “copyright infringement.”
“Ain’t call me, ask me nothing,” he expressed regarding the unidentified artists. “I mean, [they] just figure I’m too gangster to file a lawsuit.” Boosie’s stance draws attention to the ongoing issue of unauthorized sampling in hip-hop, echoing historical cases of legal disputes within the genre.
As Boosie takes a stand for his artistic rights, the incident sheds light on the complex landscape of sampling and copyright in the hip-hop industry, where artists seek fair acknowledgment and compensation for their creative contributions.
