On Monday, rumors swirled the internet that rapper Lil Boosie had been in a physical altercation with infamous Floridian George Zimmerman at a Miami Walmart.
The rift, which was reported on by blog sites as being caught on video, would be his second public beef in a week. Last week, the Louisiana rapper showed up at an Atlanta Hawks game in a Kappa Alpha Psi sweater − despite not pledging the black Greek fraternity. Though the "Wipe Me Down" lyricist accepted the blame for misrepresenting Kappas, he quickly dispelled the rumors that he had conflict with Zimmerman, who was acquitted of homicide in the killing of black teenager Trayvon Martin.
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On Instagram Wednesday morning, Boosie, whose real name is Torrence Hatch, Jr., told his more than 6 million followers that the story was made up.
“I never seen George in my life, but on TV,” the rapper said while taking a puff of a smoke. “This is a lie. Leave me alone. I never seen him in my life.”
There have been several reports of aggression towards Zimmerman, since his acquittal in 2013, which may have led to the rumors catching wind. There have been protest, national debates and various claims of taking vigilante acts against Zimmerman, who was a neighborhood watch volunteer at the time he claimed he defended himself against 17-year-old Martin. Last year, he made headlines again when he filed a lawsuit against Trayvon Martin’s family, seeking $100 million in damages. The suit claims false witnesses who helped smear his reputation during the trial.
Despite the muddied relations between Zimmerman and the public, Boosie says he has no issue with him. While disputing the reports, the rapper took the opportunity to promote his business endeavors. His new brand of Ramen noodles will be available at Walmart Friday, he said in the video. The Rap Noodles, which are the brainchild of hip-hop mogul and businessman Master P, are a Louisiana Heat flavor in honor of Boosie's home state.
“My noodles drops in Walmart Friday,” the rapper proclaimed. “The best noodles you ever tasted in the world.”
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