Boosie Badazz Reflects On His Father After Hearing Meek Mill's "Proud Of Me" Verse

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Boosie Badazz performed the last set at the 2024 Louisville Funk Fest on Waterfront Park Friday evening June 21, 2024.
Meek Mill's "Proud of Me" is quickly becoming Hip-Hop's "Verse of the Year 2025" after receiving rave reviews from fans and peers alike.

Boosie Badazz joined many rap stars praising Meek Mill's performance on the new Fridayy collaboration, "Proud of Me." The Louisiana rapper took to social media over the weekend to share that the emotional song made him think about his late father. Acknowledge the record, Lil Boosie tweeted, "Meek Mill u made me think bout pops with dat mf #realmusic I miss my dad thug in peace #ivyrayhatch." Boosie reenacted his father death in his biopic.

Lil Boosie's father, Torrence Hatch Sr., passed away in 1997 due to complications from drug addiction. Boosie has spoken openly about his father's struggles, revealing that he battled substance abuse for years before his passing. His father's death deeply impacted him, shaping his outlook on life and influencing his music. Boosie Badazz often references the loss in his lyrics, using it as motivation to succeed and provide for his family. Despite the tragedy, he credits his father for instilling resilience and ambition, qualities that helped him navigate the hardships of his upbringing in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Meek Mill & Fridayy "Proud of Me"

Meek Mill’s verse on Proud of Me reflects his journey from struggle to success while addressing themes of resilience, loyalty, and self-validation. His lyrics capture the highs and lows of his career, highlighting the sacrifices he made and the obstacles he overcame. Meek emphasizes his relentless work ethic, showing how perseverance transformed his life from hardship to wealth and influence. Throughout the verse, he speaks on loyalty and the pressures that come with fame. He acknowledges those who doubted him, contrasting their skepticism with his achievements.

At its core, the verse serves as both motivation and a declaration of self-worth. Meek’s delivery, marked by urgency and passion, reinforces the song’s triumphant energy. His message is clear: success isn’t just about money or status, but about proving to himself—and the world—that he was always destined to rise above adversity. There’s also an underlying sense of defiance—Meek refuses to seek validation from others, instead drawing pride from his own growth and accomplishments.

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Bryson "Boom" Paul has been a contributor for Hot New Hip Hop since 2024. A Dallas-based cultural journalist, he is a CSUB graduate and has interviewed 50 Cent, Jeezy, Tyler, The Creator, Ne-Yo, and others.

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