Boosie Badazz is taking legal action after saying he lost $600,000 while trying to pursue a presidential pardon connected to his federal gun case. The rapper revealed that he paid Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman, two political figures who have faced public controversy in recent years, to help navigate the pardon process. They were also engaged to make contact with people connected to former President Donald Trump. According to Boosie, the effort did not produce the result he was seeking. Therefore, he is now attempting to recover a substantial amount of money.
The situation drew further attention after Akademiks weighed in on whether the payment should be viewed as a bribe or a lobbying arrangement. He argued that Boosie was not attempting to buy a pardon. Instead, he hired a group that claimed it could assist with the process. “Boosie didn’t pay for a bribe he paid a lobbyist group to try to get him a pardon. Unfortunately for him legally they couldnt guarantee him favorable results. Def not getting back the whole $600k but if that retainer agreement I saw is real he has a case for $300k back,” Akademiks wrote.
Following the discussion, Boosie announced plans to sue Wohl and Burkman for $10 million, accusing them of fraud over the failed effort. The lawsuit would shift the dispute from questions surrounding the pardon attempt to a legal fight over the money exchanged. It would also address the services provided. Neither a pardon nor any official clemency decision resulted from the arrangement.
Boosie’s Pardon Push Draws White House Response
The White House later addressed the matter, distancing itself from Wohl and Burkman while warning that relying on them “will actively harm their chances,” according to an insider familiar with the matter. Officials confirmed that documents connected to Boosie’s case were submitted by Maghan Blanco. However, they emphasized that receiving materials does not mean a pardon request has been approved or given special treatment.
The administration also stated that Wohl and Burkman have never contacted the White House about clemency matters. Officials added that they do not “support their work.” Trump has reportedly described attempts by individuals to profit from pardon requests as “detestable.” The dispute highlights the uncertainty surrounding unofficial routes to presidential clemency. It also highlights the risks people face when relying on outside intermediaries.
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