Boosie Badazz Racial Profiling Lawsuit Against Dillard's Store Dismissed: Report

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A judge has reportedly dismissed the lawsuit Boosie Badazz filed against Dillard's over an incident that occurred in 2017.

He accused the department store of racial profiling, but it looks as if Boosie Badazz's lawsuit against Dillard's has been tossed out. Back in 2017, Boosie claimed that security at a Dillard's department store in Biloxi, Mississippi profiled him and his entourage. While shopping, the rapper stated that a security guard, dressed in plainclothes, asked the crew to leave. An argument ensued and, according to Boosie, he and his friends were maced by the undercover guard. Not only that, but they were called the n-word, as well. A woman with him was reportedly 27-weeks pregnant with twins and the incident allegedly caused her to go into premature labor. 

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Boosie Badazz later sued Dillard's and Weiser, the private security company hired to work for the store. Both Dillard's and Weiser denied the accusations of racial profiling, however, in 2019, Weiser and the City of Biloxi reportedly reached a settlement with Boosie out of court. The amount is undisclosed. However, Dillard's was ready to take the case to the courtroom, however, it's reported that Boosie's lawyer stepped down due to a "conflict of interest" and a judge told the rapper he needed to find a replacement within a few months. It doesn't look like Boosie didn't follow up on the judge's orders, because it's reported that the judge has dismissed the case altogether. Boosie has yet to respond to the news. 

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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.

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