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Boosie Badazz’s Caleb Wilson Scholarship Sparks Controversy Amid Legal Threats

What began as a noble act of tribute has taken a twisted turn as Boosie Badazz attempts to set up a scholarship in honor of Caleb Wilson, the 20-year-old Southern University student who died as a result of severe hazing during his fraternity initiation. The goodwill gesture by the Louisiana rapper is now under threat of legal action from Wilson’s family, who say the initiative was being used for self-promotion without their approval. The scholarship, which Boosie had announced in a local news interview, was intended to celebrate Caleb’s memory. “Caleb’s life was taken too soon,” Boosie said during the broadcast. “Me bringing this to Baton Rouge, I feel like I’m a part of it too … so I just want to make it right.”

His impulse to support local students in the name of Caleb seemed genuine as if motivated by empathy and a sense of community. The family of Caleb Wilson, however, sees things differently. They claim Boosie’s actions weren’t fully sincere and accuse him of using their son’s name for publicity while promoting his 6th annual Boosie Bash Festival, which took place just a week before Caleb’s tragic death. Though the rapper publicly expressed gratitude to Caleb’s father for supporting the scholarship, the family maintains it knew nothing of the initiative and is now calling into question the validity of Boosie’s statements.

Things have moved quickly, with the Wilson family exploring legal options. From that perspective, using Caleb’s name without formal permission, especially while they’re still grieving, is adding additional hurt to a loss that’s already painful enough. Conflicting narratives about the scholarship’s endorsement have raised questions of transparency and communication. However dear Boosie Badazz is to his community, this fallout is a sobering reminder that grieving families deserve a seat at the table when it comes to memorialization. What might have started as a genuine act has turned into a web of competing narratives and lost trust.

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Cali Tucker is back in the spotlight this season with “Santa Baby,” a beautifully made holiday EP that captures the heart, warmth, and timeless glow of Christmas classics. Cali is known for singing the National Anthem at NASCAR’s Pennzoil 400 in front of 80,000 fans and more than three million people at home. She brings the same powerful presence and emotional depth to this holiday project.

“Santa Baby” is a great holiday release for music lovers, bloggers, and new artist discovery sites. It has six tracks and lasts 20 minutes. It mixes nostalgia with Cali’s signature smooth vocals. Each song shows off her talent, but “O Holy Night” and “The Christmas Song” are two that stand out as favorites. Both performances show off her range, control, and ability to bring classic songs into modern emotional spaces without losing their original charm.

“O Holy Night” stands out as the EP’s spiritual center, with a glowing performance full of dynamics, warmth, and a cinematic stillness that draws people in. Cali gives the song both respect and a unique touch, breathing new life into a well-known hymn. “The Christmas Song,” on the other hand, makes you feel like you’re sitting next to a fire. It’s soft, heartfelt, and full of stories that make you feel nostalgic. Cali’s voice flows effortlessly through every note, making it impossible not to feel the magic of the season.

The whole EP flows easily and has a mix of fun sparkle, soulful warmth, and classic Christmas music. “Santa Baby” is the perfect song for the season, whether people are making holiday playlists, looking for new Christmas music, or discovering new vocal talents. This EP adds a new but familiar sound to today’s holiday music scene. It has a comforting feel and is easy to listen to repeatedly.

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Kalpee Honors Heritage and Heart on His Emotion-Rich New EP Dougla Boi

Kalpee is back with Dougla Boi, a beautiful new EP that is both personal and powerful. It gives listeners a close look at the layers of identity, heritage, and emotion that make him who he is. The Trinidad and Tobago artist is confident in his own space, which is rooted in New Calypso and polished with hints of dancehall, R&B, and afrobeats. In this space, genre bends, but emotion leads.

Named after the Trinidadian word for someone of mixed African and Indian heritage, Dougla Boi is honest, proud, and warm about the complexities of culture. Kalpee opens a window into the dualities that define him across six tracks, turning personal truth into universal resonance. The EP is just under 19 minutes long, but every second is carefully planned to take listeners on a journey through courage, joy, healing, and the quiet strength that comes from accepting all parts of yourself.

The first single, “Under,” stands out right away for its calming yet emotionally charged experience. Kalpee’s voice flows over a beat that sounds both new and old, fitting the EP’s theme of bringing cultures together. It’s one of the best examples of how he can mix soft and hard sounds, which is what makes his New Calypso sound so unique.

“Everybody,” which features Full Blown, is another excellent song that has already done very well. It has a happy vibe and an infectious bounce, making it one of the EP’s most replayable songs. “Everybody” captures the spirit of community and shared experience, which is what Kalpee means when he says that identity is not a box but a rhythm.

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