Tootie Raww, the 21-year-old son of rapper Boosie Badazz, found himself in handcuffs after a dramatic foot chase with Atlanta police on September 3, 2025. The young artist, whose real name is Torrence Hatch Jr., attempted to evade officers near a midtown recording studio, only to be apprehended and charged with serious gun-related offenses. The incident, captured in viral video footage, has sparked heated discussions online, with controversy swirling around claims that controversial figure Charleston White tipped off authorities.
The arrest unfolded when police, reportedly monitoring the area, approached a group that included Tootie Raww. He took off running, darting into a wooded area and hiding in bushes, as seen in widely shared clips circulating on social media. The footage shows officers chasing him, with a helicopter overhead, before pulling him from his hiding spot and escorting him to a patrol car. During the arrest, police discovered multiple illegal firearms in his possession, including a Glock handgun fitted with a “switch,” a device that converts a semi-automatic pistol into a fully automatic machine gun.
Other weapons, potentially including sawed-off shotguns or rifles, were also found. Tootie Raww now faces felony charges for possession of a machine gun, dangerous weapon, or silencer, along with a misdemeanor charge for obstructing law enforcement. Several others were arrested alongside him, though their identities remain undisclosed.
He is in custody in Atlanta, with no public updates on bail or a release date. Neither Tootie Raww nor his father, Boosie Badazz, has commented publicly on the incident. Charleston White, a polarizing figure with a history of feuding with Boosie Badazz, claimed responsibility for the arrest of Tootie Raww. In a livestream posted shortly after the incident, White boasted that he alerted police to Tootie Raww’s location within hours of arriving in Atlanta.
However, sources close to the situation insist police were already surveilling the group, casting doubt on White’s involvement. Authorities have not confirmed his claims, leaving the truth murky. This isn’t Tootie Raww’s first brush with the law. He was previously arrested for driving under the influence, an incident documented in body camera footage that resurfaced online following this latest arrest.
The back-to-back legal troubles have drawn attention, especially as Boosie Badazz himself awaits sentencing in a separate federal firearms case. The hip-hop community has rallied around Tootie Raww, with T.I.’s son, King Harris, vowing to help secure his release. Social media platforms, particularly X, are buzzing with reactions, from memes poking fun at the bush-hiding attempt to debates over White’s alleged role.
The incident has also raised questions about recent headlines facing young artists in the spotlight.
