Rapper Boosie Badazz has publicly condemned Indianapolis promoters in a heated response after they allegedly used a derogatory term toward his daughter, Iviona “Poison Ivi” Hatch, and failed to pay her the agreed amount for a performance.
The incident, which occurred in mid-April 2025, has led Boosie to declare he will never return to perform in Indianapolis unless the promoters pay four times the amount they allegedly withheld from his daughter.
On April 18, 2025, Boosie Badazz took to Instagram Live to vent his frustration over the alleged mistreatment of his daughter, Iviona “Poison Ivi” Hatch, by Indianapolis promoters. Boosie accused the promoters of “playing with [his] daughter’s money” and engaging in “bad business” practices, claiming they owed her approximately $3,000 for her professional services. Reports also indicate that a promoter escalated the conflict by allegedly calling Iviona a derogatory term, specifically a “b***,” intensifying Boosie’s outrage.
In his impassioned rant, Boosie labeled the promoters “broke a**” individuals who mishandled the arrangement. He announced a definitive boycott of future Indianapolis performances, stating,
“I’m never coming back to Nap Town. It’s over with for Nap Town.”
Boosie didn’t stop at a boycott. He issued a clear ultimatum: he would only consider returning to Indianapolis if the promoters paid
“times four what they took from my daughter.”
This demand for quadruple compensation reflects his anger and insistence on restitution for the alleged wrongdoing. Additionally, he warned other artists, saying,
“To any other artist who seen this, I’m putting y’all on game… Y’all don’t need to go out there neither. N****s ain’t got your back end.”
The promoters offer a contrasting account. According to transcripts, the dispute hinged on payment logistics via the Wix platform, which allegedly splits payments over three days. The promoter claims they contracted Iviona to judge 10 artists at $250 each, totaling $2,500, while Iviona reportedly demanded $4,000—covering $1,000 for a Twitch stream and $500 for a Midwest tour walkthrough. They say they paid her $450 in cash, with confusion surrounding an additional $80.
The promoter alleges that Iviona didn’t allow time for clarification, stating,
“She didn’t even let me get the opportunity to talk about the money that was coming in the door or nothing. She just flashed out took it to the max level.”
They further claim the situation turned physical, with Iviona allegedly pushing the promoter. This narrative highlights how miscommunication and differing expectations can fuel entertainment industry conflicts.
Iviona Hatch, known as “Poison Ivy,” is one of Boosie Badazz’s eight children and an emerging figure in the music industry. While her father, born Torence Ivy Hatch Jr., has been a Southern hip-hop staple since the late 1990s, Iviona is carving her path.
The Indianapolis incident tied into her professional endeavors, which included judging artists and participating in promotional events—steps toward establishing her career, possibly as a hip-hop artist or industry personality.
Boosie’s name has surfaced in promotional controversies before. In March 2014, after his release from prison, scammers posing as his manager and brother, Taquari “TQ” Hatch, allegedly defrauded booking agents. A company, Giovany Productions, reportedly scammed at least three people out of $25,000 each.
One victim, LaToya Thompson, told TMZ she lost $25,000 after responding to a fake Instagram booking flier. Boosie’s team countered by alerting fans and promoters online. Though distinct from the current situation, this history reflects recurring trust issues and financial disputes in hip-hop promotion.
Financial disagreements, miscommunications, and disrespect allegations are common, but this case— involving family and derogatory language—adds complexity. For established artists like Boosie, with over two decades of influence, public platforms amplify calls for justice, warn peers, and rally fans to pressure promoters. His boycott threat carries weight given his loyal following.
